From Naxos or Paros: Delos and Mykonos visit with Expert Guide (full day cruise)
Overview
Experience the power of the ancient myths on Delos, the largest archaeological site of Greece and top UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the temples of Apollo and Artemis, the famous ancient avenue of the marble lions, stroll through the residential quarter with its ancient mansions decorated with splendid mosaics and continue uphill to the ancient theatre.
Leaving Delos, you will set sail with your private guide to Mykonos. Meander through the quaint alleyways of the picturesque town and marvel at the famous "Little Venice". Before you leave, your guide offers tips on the best places for lunch and shopping so you get the most from your stay!
Inclusions
- Local cruise boat transportation from Naxos to Delos & Mykonos and return.
- “Skip the line” entrance tickets to Delos archaeological site.
- 2 Hours Full Guided Tour at Delos archaeological site by Licensed Professional Guide.
- Guided Walking Tour of Mykonos Town and harbour.
What to expect
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Stop At: Delos, Delos, Cyclades, South Aegean
Delos, the island with the brightest light in the Aegean, is one of the largest archaeological sites in Greece and a top UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience Delos and its powerful role as a sacred place in antiquity is with an expert guide. Our knowledgeable professionals will reveal the hidden treasures of this unique island, birthplace of Apollo -the ancient god of light and harmony.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mykonos Town, Mykonos Town, Mykonos, Cyclades, South Aegean
Mykonos island is one of Greece’s most popular destinations known worldwide for its cosmopolitan lifestyle. Enjoy a walking tour of Mykonos town meandering through the labyrinth of alleyways and gain insight into the Cycladic tradition of local whitewashed architecture. Before you leave, your guide offers tips on the best places for lunch and shopping so you get the most from your stay.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Not only a marvellous trip, but also a beautiful experience that combines knowledge of a cosmopolitan past (Delos) with the in-situ experience of a cosmopolitan present (Mykonos). Katja is the ideal company for both!
Not only a marvellous trip, but also a beautiful experience that combines knowledge of a cosmopolitan past (Delos) with the in-situ experience of a cosmopolitan present (Mykonos). Katja is the ideal company for both!The full-day Mykonos/ Delos tour in August was a great way to see the islands. You could skip the lines, and having a tour included in the price showed you areas of Mykonos you would have never found. The female tour guide lived on Mykonos, so she could explain how the locals lived. The archeolog...
The full-day Mykonos/ Delos tour in August was a great way to see the islands. You could skip the lines, and having a tour included in the price showed you areas of Mykonos you would have never found. The female tour guide lived on Mykonos, so she could explain how the locals lived. The archeological site of Delos could only be understood with a tour. The female tour guide put together the history of each remaining building. My only complaint was the boat was rocky, and some guests got seasick; they should use a giant ship. Also, the tour guide leaves at the end of the tour to do her own thing. She was leaving the participants to find their way back on their own to the ship. She should at least bring them back close to where the ship is docked, particularly with Mykonos; if she did this, her tips would be larger.We experienced a perfect day with our guide Antonis as we explored Delos and Mykonos. Everything was well organized and the timing was perfect. Great day trip from Naxos.
We experienced a perfect day with our guide Antonis as we explored Delos and Mykonos. Everything was well organized and the timing was perfect. Great day trip from Naxos.We had a perfect day with Antonis as our guide on Delos and Mykonos. He was a true professional: in total command of his facts - able to answer any question; polished and engaging in his delivery - able to turn the driest of facts into something interesting and relevant to today’s world; warm ...
We had a perfect day with Antonis as our guide on Delos and Mykonos. He was a true professional: in total command of his facts - able to answer any question; polished and engaging in his delivery - able to turn the driest of facts into something interesting and relevant to today’s world; warm and friendly; witty and wise. We have travelled the world for the last 11 months and Antonis has been our very best guide of all. Our boat, the Naxos Star was well equipped and turned out. Everything was spotless. The experienced crew were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The logistics of organising a boatload of passengers who had bought different packages and were going to different locations/doing different things was handled efficiently. However, we were over 30 minutes late departing Naxos island, which meant that our time on Delos was slightly less than we had hoped for. If you are on the full day tour, there is a very long time between breakfast at your hotel (before 08:00) and lunch on Mykonos (after 15:00/ 3 p.m.). Snacks and drinks are imperative., tho these are also available on the boat. Beware: tho we were delayed at the start of the day, the boat left every other mooring promptly on time. Get back on board a few minutes before you need to.When researching exploring Delos I had a conundrum: we were staying on Naxos but to have a full day exploration it seems you have to be on Mykonos itself. This tour was certainly the best option. Our guide was absolutely fantastic- knowledgable & engaging- he kept my teenager’s attention the enti...
When researching exploring Delos I had a conundrum: we were staying on Naxos but to have a full day exploration it seems you have to be on Mykonos itself. This tour was certainly the best option. Our guide was absolutely fantastic- knowledgable & engaging- he kept my teenager’s attention the entire time! The only reason I don’t give 5 stars is you don’t get a full 3 hours- only 2 on Delos- which is frustrating. Then they give extra time on Mykonos- I know the others in the group & I wish it were reversed- we did enjoy the taste of Mykonos but it also made us glad we choose other islands as home bases! If you try to go from Naxos or Paros w/out a guide though, you’ll loose even more time- standing in line & then trying to orient yourself w/out expert help. Also there are things our guide explained & showed us that I don’t think you would get from a guide book or audio tour. If you really want a good amount of time on Delos though (there was so much we didn’t get to see!) it seems like you need to stay on Mykonos or figure out ferries from the island to Mykonos & then over to Delos. Currently the museum on Delos is closed & it does get quite hot- so maybe that is why they set it up the way they did, as it’s not easy to get a reprieve from the heat. One thing we did all really love that our guide did on Mykonos, was introduce us to a Mosaicist. She was native, incredibly talented, & gave us a quick but interesting overview & demonstration. Also, listen to tour company and bring snacks & 2 waters per person w/ you!! We hurried in the morning & figured we’d get things on the ferry but there isn’t as much as the bigger ferries- we got coffee & juice (fresh squeezed!) but there aren’t baked goods- just packaged cookies, chips, sodas & tiny expensive ice cream. I really wished we had brought something more substantial because I know by the end I wasn’t paying attention I was so hungry! So listen to them- but get orange juice on board too!Amazing tour and our guide Antonia was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. The visit to Delos island is not to be missed for sure
Amazing tour and our guide Antonia was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. The visit to Delos island is not to be missed for sure