Mykonos Private Tour - Option 3

Delos & the Old Town of Mykonos

Starting from the Mykonos pier

Tour Summary-
Type: Antiquities, Culture, Drinks, Walking
Length: 6.5 Hours
Walking: Difficult
Mobility: NO wheelchairs
Guide: Licensed Guide
Languages: English
Timing: This tour is not available on Mondays
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Your English speaking licensed guide will meet you at your ship and transfer you the short distance to the pier in Mykonos town.  There you'll board the local kaiki (ferries) to Delos.  Once you arrive your licensed guide will provide a fascinating walking tour of one of the most respected and revered sanctuaries of antiquity. 

Delos is located virtually at the center of the Cyclades island group and it is this position that caused it to develop into one of the most important trading centers of the Mediterranean.

Today a small uninhabited island, it was once the religious center of the entire Aegean.  According to mythology it was the birthplace of Apollo, the god of music, light and beauty.  Pilgrims from all over the known world came to pay their respect to the God, bringing gifts and offerings, and making the island one of the most important sanctuary islands of the ancient world.

In the early 19th century excavations uncovered ruins of a long dead city.  Beautiful artifacts such as the Naxos marble lions and splendid mosaic floors are visible amid the ruins and inside the small museum.

Rising above the ruins of the ancient city is Mount Kynthos.  Here the earliest traces of inhabitation were discovered, dating back to the 3rd century B. C.. 

After your tour on the island of Delos you return to the harbor in Mykonos where your walking tour of the town begins.

Mykonos is probably the most well-known and talked about of all the Greek islands. After many years as a quiet fishing village the island was rediscovered as a beautiful location for filming. This brought movie stars, artists and jet setters.  Your walking tour will reveal both the lifestyle and the true history of this unique town. 

You start with a visit to the Mykonian Archeological Museum which has a number of exhibits from the island of Delos.

Next you walk tour through the narrow whitewashed streets, where you will appreciate the fact that its confusing layout was designed to foil the attacking pirates. Your next stop is the traditional 15th century bakery which is still operational today and one of the few bakeries in Greece which still uses wood burning ovens.  

You will stroll through picture-perfect Little Venice, so called due to its striking resemblance in design to the famous canal city. You will also see the famous windmills, an island trademark, which offer a wonderful photo opportunity.

Optional Treat: Do as the locals do and sit for an afternoon drink and snacks. We can arrange a spot for you to enjoy Ouzo (local anise flavored spirit) with traditional mezedes (appetizers).

Your tour ends in the old town of Mykonos so you can enjoy free time.  It is about a 20 minute walk through the town and along the harbor to return to the pier where large cruise ships dock. Most cruise lines offer free shuttles from the town back to the ship.

Tour Breakdown-
1-Depart pier and drive to Mykonos town pier- 5-10 Minutes
2-Ferry to Delos- 45 Minutes
3-Tour archaeological site on Delos- 2 Hours
4- Ferry to Mykonos town- 45 Minutes
5- Walking tour of Mykonos Town- 2 Hours
6-Optional: Ouzo & Mezedes- 40 Minutes

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