Monument visits in Mykonos
Known as the ‘Island of the Gods' in ancient times, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, and one of the most sacred places of all – Delos packs a punch for history and archaeology fans. You'll cruise over from Mykonos to explore this important archaeological site and museum on this half-day excursion.It's just a short boat trip southwest to Delos from Mykonos, some 40 minutes. And once we've landed, we'll kick things off with a guided tour of the main archaeological sites. The Sacred Way, Temple of Apollo, Terrace of Lions and Agora of the Competaliasts are just some of the ancient ruins you'll discover. It's no wonder the whole island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.In 1990, the island of Delos was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. To preserve its archaeological integrity, there are no permanent residents or tourist accommodation. After your tour, you'll have free time to explore at your own pace, then it's back to Mykonos in the early afternoon.
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Visit the island of Delos, a Unesco site and one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.
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Delos today is an uninhabited rocky island. But in classical times, it was the ‘Island of the Gods' – the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, and the most sacred place of all. On this half-day tour, you'll cruise to Delos to explore its important archaeological sites, and to learn about the myths and legends of ancient Greece.It's just a short boat trip southwest to Delos from Mykonos, some 40 minutes. Once we've landed, we'll kick things off with a guided tour of the main archaeological sites. The Sacred Way, Temple of Apollo, Terrace of Lions and Agora of the Competaliasts are just some of the ancient ruins you'll discover.In 1990, the island of Delos was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its outstanding collection of antiquities dating from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. To preserve its archaeological integrity, no one is allowed to be born or die on Delos, and there are no permanent residents or tourist accommodation.
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