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From Mykonos: Delos Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

1. From Mykonos: Delos Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Discover the ancient ruins on the island of Delos with this boat tour from Mykonos. See sights like the house of Dionysus, the Colossus of the Naxians, and the Temple of Apollo. Step back in time as you stroll through the ruins of a market. Start your morning tour with a 30-minute boat ride from Mykonos to Delos. Once you arrive on Delos you will receive an introduction to the ancient and sacred site. With your guide, you will explore the narrow city streets. Marvel at the impressive house of Dionysus and the exceptional mosaics, well-preserved marble columns, and wall paintings. See other monuments in the urban area, including the Theater of Delos. Take a walk along the main street to the market and the sanctuary zone. Here you’ll find the Stoa of Phillipe, the Propylaia, the Colossus of the Naxians, and the Temple of Apollo.

From Athens: Mykonos Day Trip with Ferry Tickets

2. From Athens: Mykonos Day Trip with Ferry Tickets

Spend the day exploring one of the most famous Greek islands. Depart Athens and set out to discover the quintessential Greek island charm of Mykonos on a guided tour. Start your journey early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Athens. Relax with transfer to the Port of Rafina. With your guide, embark on the fast ferry to Mykonos. From the port, board a local sea bus and sail to the city center. Enjoy a 60-minute walking tour among the whitewashed houses and the maze of Mykonos alleyways. Visit the Little Venice of Mykonos where the famous pelican strolls. Continue to the hill with the windmills, one of the most popular spots on the island. From there, walk to the Matoyiannia neighborhood for high-end shopping. Enjoy a few hours of free time. Have lunch at a local traditional restaurants or stop for a swim. Take the ferry back to Rafina and enjoy transfer back to your hotel in Athens.

From Mykonos: Ancient Delos Tour

3. From Mykonos: Ancient Delos Tour

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel or the cruise ship port in Mykonos at 09:15, and then travel by minibus to the new port of Mykonos Town. Meet your guide, and sail to the island of Delos, revered in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Now considered one of the most important ancient archaeological sites in the Eastern Mediterranean, Delos was once a prosperous place of thriving trade and a center of culture and religion in the 8th to 1st century BCE. Upon arrival on the island, follow your guide through the entire ancient city. Encounter the old market places and public squares, along with the Temple of Apollo and Sanctuary of Artemis. Take a look at the old city and amphitheater, and walk down the celebrated Terrace of the Lions, where between 9 and 12 statues of marble lions guarded the Sacred Way. Look inside the museum to see artifacts excavated over the centuries, including sculptures from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman era, a collection of vessels from all periods and small items from everyday life. Enjoy a refreshment at the café next to the museum before boarding the ferry back to Mykonos. A transportation service will be provided to take you back to your hotel or a location of your choice if you haven't booked a supplementary option. Benefit from pick-up at your hotel or the cruise ship port in Mykonos at 09:00, and then travel by minibus to the embarkation point of the boat that will be traveling to Delos. Meet your guide, and sail to the island of Delos, revered in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.

Mykonos: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

4. Mykonos: Photo Shoot with a Private Vacation Photographer

Organize your very own personal photographer on Mykonos and bring home incredible photographs of your time away. Push away the stress of capturing perfect vacation moments and pre-organize your photo shoot based on your own unique requirements, whether it be a family getaway, a romantic trip or a livelier one with friends. Then, simply meet the photographer on location on the day and let them work their magic, capturing your travels in a contemporary and candid style. You have the added benefit that your photographer is a local expert, and will share their knowledge of the city with you like an old friend. Once your photo tour has finished, receive a link to your own personal online gallery (password protected) within 5 working days, containing your professionally edited images, all free to download.  Look back over your travels with fond memories, so you make sure you have mementoes that will last a lifetime and beyond.

Mykonos: Little Venice Sunset Cruise

5. Mykonos: Little Venice Sunset Cruise

Climb aboard for a cruise off the coast of Mykonos at the end of the day. Sail past the charming buildings of the Little Venice district, where many people gather to watch the sunset and begin their evening's entertainment. Relax aboard the traditional handmade wooden boat as you set sail for Delos island. Get magnificent views of Little Venice and Mykonos Town as you cross the Aegean Sea. Drop anchor between the island of Delos and Rhenia and see the ruins of the ancient theater and old harbor. Marvel at the half-sunk houses off the rocky coast of the sacred island. Then, return to Mykonos via Little Venice and be captivated by the light of the setting sun over the Aegean Sea.

Mykonos: Guided City Walking Tour with Photoshoot

6. Mykonos: Guided City Walking Tour with Photoshoot

Experience Mykonos on this guided walking tour. Pack your memories with you as you take stunning photos with the help of your personal photographer. At the start of your walking tour in the traditional town of Mykonos, your guide will show you the best locations to take unique photos in. Listen to photography tips and have your questions about Mykonos answered. Continue to Paraportiani Church, a historical architectural marvel built in the 16th century. There, your guide will take photos of you from unique angles to show the heavenly combination of the white church and blue sky. Afterward, walk through the narrow streets surrounded by white and blue houses and stores. Head out to Little Venice, which boasts vibrant cafe bars and an amazing view of the sea and windmills. There, visit a traditional cafe bar and meet some of the locals. Your guide-photographer will then teach you how to behave in front of the lens to take the best shots. A photo tour in the early morning is recommended because of the lighting, but sunsets can produce great silhouettes too, thanks to the vibrant colors.

Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Terminal Pickup

7. Mykonos: Shore Excursion with Terminal Pickup

Explore the sites in Mykonos with this shore excursion tour. Snap pictures at Kalafatis Beach and admire the Panagia Tourliani monastery in the town of Ano Mera. Take a guided walking tour through the top attractions in the charming white-washed town of Mykonos.  Choose to be picked up from the cruise ship terminal in Mykonos New Port or the disembarkation point for the cruise tender boats. Sit back and relax in the air-conditioned van on the way to the iconic Armenistis Lighthouse. Admire views of the sea and the island from the lighthouse.  Continue to the Kalafatis Beach where you will have some time to get out and capture some photos. Head inland to the village of Ano Mera, home to the restored 16th-century monastery Panagia Tourliani. Spend some free time strolling around the village square or visiting a café.  Continue to the town of Mykonos for your guided walking tour. Dive into sights like the 16th-century windmills and the 15th-century Greek orthodox Paraportiani church.  Take in the romantic atmosphere as you walk through the elegant old houses that line the sea in the district of little Venice. Finish your tour in at the Mykonos waterfront. 

From Mikonos: Tastes and Traditions of Mykonos Guided Tour

8. From Mikonos: Tastes and Traditions of Mykonos Guided Tour

After you have been collected from your pick-up location (your hotel or the cruise-ship port),you will walk with your guide in the labyrinth of the old town among the whitewashed buildings.You will have the opportunity to admire the Windmills and learn their history and their use and take pictures. You will also discover Little Venice ,one of the most romantic places in Mykonos. This neighborhood is replete with elegant and gorgeous old houses that are situated precariously on the edge of the sea. A stop to oldest medieval working Bakery on the Island, invites you to taste the unique traditional Greek recipes of breads, pies and buns while wondering around in one of the oldest and most graphical Mykonian settlements. Υou will be offered coffee or tea. Continuing on with the van you will arrive in the heart of the island to visit the farm of a Mykonian family.Through the guided tour around the facilities, the visitor experiences the Mykonian tradition and everyday life of the family. Through an experiential visit of the traditionally decorated house around which, the traditional stone oven, the cheese workshop, the winery foot-pressing vat, the well and the chapel are all located. The visitor can access all 3 folklore workshops of the farmstead where one can watch the tsampouna construction (traditional musical instrument), the loom and the icon painting. While wandering around the vegetable garden, the vineyard and the crops, one can meet all the domestic animals of the estate, sheep, cows, chicken, horses, and so on. After the completion of the tour, the visitor returns to the main yard of the farmstead to enjoy a delicious treat with wine and tsipouro, home-made pies and local dishes. Next up a guided tour of Mykonos’ only brewery and sampling of six small-batch beers Αfter this you will be offered a a pita gyros (vegetarian option too) in a local grill shop and the tour conclude with a traditional Greek baklava.

Mykonos: Highlights Tour with Panagia Tourliani Monastery

9. Mykonos: Highlights Tour with Panagia Tourliani Monastery

After you have been collected from your pick-up location (your hotel or the cruise-ship port),you will walk with your guide in the labyrinth of the old town between the whitewashed buildings. You will have the opportunity to admire the Windmills, the Little Venice and the famous church of Paraportianni and if you are lucky, find Petros the pelican, the mascot of Mykonos. After this you are exploring the island with a car, arriving in Agios Ioannis . A small tourist village in the southwest of the island, 2.5 km from Ornos. It is built in amphitheater and located across from Delos, combining natural beauty with excellent tourist accommodations. Afterwards you will depart towards the Mykonos’ airport area,where you will see the biggest pigeon house in Greece and you will be headed towards Ano Mera Village. You will be passing by some of the most distant beaches of Mykonos, named "Kalafatis" and “Kalo Livadi”,arriving in the village of Ano Mera where you will visit the the 16th century cathedral monastery of Panagia Tourliani. Passing through the picturesque square of the village , which is bordered with outdoor tavernas and coffee shops, will be offered to you a piece of spinach pie from the local traditional bakery. Next stop Agrari Beach. A long sandy beach, which, although popular with locals and tourists, still offers plenty of space for yourself . It’s usually split in half — umbrellas and sunbeds on one side, just sand on the other. It offers crystal-clear water and a more reasonably-priced bar-restaurant, when compared to the rest of Mykonos. Finishing you will stop at a very well known site which all the island’s visitors must see, in order to capture a panoramic Mykonos Town view. *The order of sites visited may vary .

Mykonos: Full-Day Off-Road Safari

10. Mykonos: Full-Day Off-Road Safari

Get behind the wheel of a jeep and spend the day exploring the rugged landscapes of Mykonos. Access parts of the island that other vehicles can't reach. Depart from the Old Port of Mykonos Town and drive along the coast to Houlakia Beach. Continue up to the lighthouse for some panoramic views, and then make your way through Marathi. Pass Panormos Beach on the drive to Agios Sostis Bay. Enjoy the peace and quiet of Ano Mera, and stop to admire the ruins of Gyzi Castle, a Venetian castle at Paleokastro. Discover an old abandoned mine as you explore the area around Ano Mera, far from the hustle and bustle of Mykonos Town. Stop for lunch at a picturesque spot before continuing along the south coast past Kalafatis and Kalo Livadi. Continue through the lush green area of Halara. Take in the stunning views from Agrari Beach, where you can enjoy a coffee and cool down with a swim in the sea. Head back to Mykonos Town via the old castle and get dropped off at the Old Port.

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The guide, Yolanda, is an accomplished academic and provided not only wonderful historical and cultural information about the site, she helped uts tp understand what daily life was like for the people who lived on Delos over the centuries

Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about the island. You could hear the passion in her voice as she shared its wonderful history with us. We really connected with her- it was ab excellent your!

A beautiful boat ride fir 35 minutes to the island of Delos and a very comprehensive tour. Being able to walk in and see many, many ancient ruins from the 1st-6th centuries BC...amazing!

Delos is beyond words. I wanted to get back on the late boat and go again.

I enjoyed the sights on Mykonos as well as the restaurants.