Excursion The sacred island of delos tour at Mykonos

Experience the ancient beauty and ruins of Delos during a scenic and informative half-day discovery of this sacred island.

Ferry Transfer to the Island of Delos

Depart the ship for the brief transfer to the local ferry dock, then board a ferry for the 45-minute ride to the tiny, uninhabited island of Delos. Upon arrival, your tour continues on foot.

Guided Walking Tour

Although Delos Island only has an area of approximately 1.5 square-miles (about four square-kilometres), it was once a very important religious, cultural and commercial centre. Today, the island is covered with ruins from fallen columns, sections of the famous mosaics that adorned the houses of the wealthy, a stadium and seats from a theatre. A row of five marble lions also stands amidst these ruins. Other interesting monuments found at the site and spread over a wide area include the Agora, the treasuries of the various cities, the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Theatre, the Sanctuary of the Foreign Gods, and the sacred Mt. Cynthus.

Ferry Transfer Back to Mykonos

After your visit, re-board the boat for the approximate 45-minute return ride to Mykonos. Upon arrival, you may opt to return directly to the pier via shuttle bus, or remain in town to explore picturesque Chora and return to the ship at your own convenience.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Delos Island, Agora, Sanctuaries of Apollo and the Foreign Gods, Terrace of the Lions, Mt. Cynthus, Mykonos, Chora

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately two hours and an apporximate distance of 4 miles (6.4km), mostly on uneven ground. Exploration of the archaeological site is entirely on-foot. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. The trip to-and-from Delos is via local boat on seas that may be choppy at times. Please note that the local boat is not exclusive to Silversea. Operation of this tour is subject to favourable weather and sea conditions. Air-conditioned coaches are the best available, but not deluxe, and can be described as 'well-travelled', island-style motor coaches. Wear light-weight, comfortable clothing with closed-toe walking shoes, and bring protection from the sun (hat, sunglasses, sun block). There is limited shade at the archaeological site. Restrooms are available at the cafeteria located approximately 975 feet (about 275 metres) from the tender area at Delos; however, the cafeteria is privately owned and might not always be open.