Private Tour: Delos Day Trip from Mykonos

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Private Tour to Delos Island from Mykonos — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Get to know the history of Delos on a private tour from Mykonos — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the legends and beauty of Delos on a half-day tour, led by a private local guide. After a boat ride from Mykonos, explore the island’s sacred ruins and relics while hearing tales of Greek mythology. Spiritually significant, Delos is said to be the birthplace of the Greek gods Apollo and Artemis, of whom many of its sights are linked. Walk around the UNESCO-listed island's archeological site (own expense) and see the Sanctuary of Apollo, Sacred Way, Terrace of the Lions and more!

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Achtypis Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
Included: round trip boat transfer to Delos (non-private/ shared with other passengers)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Entrance fees: Delos archaeological site

Itinerary

Archaeological Site of Delos

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Depart from the port of Mykonos and be taken to the ancient harbour of DELOS by local boat. Follow you guide as commence your ½ hour guided walking tour, marvelling at the Agora and further on, the Sacred Way, which leads you to the Temple of Apollo.
Cleopatra's House

30 min Admission not included

Continue on to view the remains of a Hellenistic Quarter with its harbours, waterhouses, luxurious villas such as the House of Cleopatra, the House of the Dolphin, the House of the Mask and the House of Dionyssos, as well as the remains of other notable quarters. Make note of their architecture and mosaic floors, which have amazingly survived over 2,500 years.
Avenue of the Lions

30 min Admission not included

End your walking tour by viewing the spectacular Avenue of Lions, where five Naxian marble beasts replicas from the 8th Century BC crouch, vigilant guardians of the Sacred Lake, which stands today dry

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Lyo Mykono
Ostraco Hotel & Suites
Galini Hotel
Hotel Pelican
The Coast Bill&Coo
Mykonos Beach Hotel
Mykonos Drops
Zephyros Hotel
Dellatola Hotel
Manoulas Mykonos Beach Resort
Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
Vouniotis Rooms

and 175 more pickup points

You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)

Using your ticket

In order to define the departure time of the tour, you must send an email with the booking reference to [email protected]

Opening hours are:

09:00 - 14:00 Monday to Friday

This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please enter your preferred pickup time in the 'Special Requirements' box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount