Half Day Delos Tour of Mykonos from the Cruise Ship Port
Combining 2 in 1, this tour is perfect for those visiting Mykonos as part of their cruise. Once you disembark, the local SeaBus welcomes and introduces you to the first coastal views of the picturesque Mykonos island. Soon, the torch is picked up by the Delos ferry, indicating the beggining of a once in a lifetime journey back in time with final destination: the island of Delos, the most famous and sacred of all islands in antiquity. A half-hour boat trip takes you to the historical Delos sanctuary, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, Unesco's world heritage. Your guide shows you the ancient temples, mosaic floor villas, the Naxian Lions, the Roman amphitheater and more. This shared tour takes 5-hours overall and you are able to choose from one of two departure times when you book.
Options
Afternoon Tour- English C.Port
What's included in Half Day Delos Tour of Mykonos from the Cruise Ship Port
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Archaeological Site of Delos
This 5-hour tour begins with a 10-minute SeaBus ride from the New port of Mykonos (Cruise Ship Terminal), providing exclusive access into the pedestrian zone of the Old town of Mykonos. This is followed by a boat ride from Mykonos to Delos, lasting 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Delos, you will be introduced to the ancient and sacred site. With your guide, you will explore the narrow city streets and indulge in a magical journey back in time. 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.
Inclusions
- Taxes
- Wireless tour guide system(Very important note: Loss or damage of equipment will incur a penalty of 150 EUR)
- All safety equipment
- Guide on Delos
- Roundtrip Delos Boat Ticket
- Cruise port pickup and drop-off
- Skip-the-line entry to the ancient site of Delos
- Shared transfer to/from hotel (available on request at own expense approximately 12,00€ pp,each way)
- Entrance fees to the Archaeological Site & the Museum (Payment in cash only)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Camera, spending money, water, sunscreen. Bring some local currency with you for souvenir purchases. You may find it helpful to bring a small backpack along to carry belongings and purchases. Photo ID required if you make purchases with a credit card
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Suitable for cruise ship day stops
- Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
- Last minute cancellation or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability).
- Check-in time is 60-30 minutes before departure time.
- The booking voucher doesn't guarantee boarding the boat nor entrance to the archaeological site. Please make sure you arrive at the Delos Tours kiosk in the Old Port 60-30 minutes before departure time to check in and receive your boat ticket. Entrance fees to the Archaeological Site & the Museum are not included and need to be paid at the Delos Tours kiosk upon check in, in cash only. You will receive your ticket to the archaeological site when you arrive in Delos.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: The minimum number of participants required for the tour to take place is 8. In the unlikely case that the tour is cancelled because of low participation we will inform you accordingly so you can re-schedule or arrange for a refund
- Very important note: Loss or damage of the wireless tour guide equipment will incur a penalty of €150.
- All boats are wheelchair accessible, yet wheelchair access is limited when it comes to rugged outdoor parts of the site.
- You have 3 hours on the archaeological island of Delos. The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- As soon as you disembark from your cruise ship, meet us at the SeaBus ticket office at the cruise port of Tourlos (New Port), at least 45 minutes before your departure time to Delos. Our Operation manager will arrange your transportation to the Old port (Delos pier).
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
For the SeaBus tickets, you will find our ticket booth as soon as you disembark from your cruise ship. Meet us at the SeaBus ticket office at the cruise port of Tourlos, (New Port). Our Operation manager will arrange your transportation to the Old port , Mykonos Town (Delos pier). From there you will receive your boat tickets to Delos along with all necessary information to find your guide.
