From Mykonos we sail to the ancient harbour of Delos to explore one of the most important mythological and historical sites in all of Greece, ‘the sacred of all islands.’

Excavation work is still ongoing in this incredible location and archaeologists consider the island to be one of the finest sites in the Mediterranean. It is aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Once again we really will travel back in time and experience a rich historical wonder.

Delos was a holy sanctuary and one of themost important and prosperous commercial ports in the eastern Mediterranean during the 1st millennium BC. Olympian mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and his twin sister Artemis and it attracted pilgrimsfrom all over Greece.

There are numerousruinsto marvel at including Doric temples, an amphitheatre, houses with mosaics, Agora, the Oikos (House) of Naxians and the iconic statues at the Terrace of the Lions. Seven of the original full sized marble lions still stand.

There are the remains ofthe Sanctuary of Apollo and the Establishment of the Poseidoniasts of  Beirut, built by ship owners and merchants from that city across the Mediterranean.

There is much more to see in this awe-inspiring open air museum. The excursion comesto an end back at Chora with free time for strolling through the alleys and the shops. The excursion includes guide, boat and entrance fees