Back to 2nd century BC boat tour to Delos island


5 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Just a few miles away from cosmopolitan Mykonos you will find the UNESCO world heritage site - Delos island, the place where the light was born. Nowadays, the island of Delos has one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. This island is unique because nowhere else in the world you will find so many monumental antiquities from the Archaic, the Classical, and the Hellenistic periods. This island is the museum and history.

Inclusions

  • Professional licensed guide
  • Pick up and drop-off
  • Transportation by ferry
  • Entrance tickets
  • All fees and taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Theatre of Delos
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of the Delians
  • Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site of Delos
  • Entry/Admission - Terrace of the lions

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Temple of the Delians, Delos, Dilos 846 00, Greece

The Temple of the Delians is the largest of the three cult temples dedicated to Apollo within the temenos of the Sanctuary of Apollo on the Greek island of Delos. It is also known as the Great Temple or the Delian Temple of Apollo.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Delos, 846 00 Greece

Archaeological museum in Delos

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Terrace of the lions, Delos 846 00, Greece

This terrace was erected and dedicated to Apollo by the people of Naxos just before 600 BCE. The terrace consisted of a row of nine to twelve marble carved lions that faced eastward towards the Sacred Lake of Delos along the Sacred Way from Skardana Bay to the temples. The lions, with their mouths open as if roaring or snarling, were both meant to guard the sanctuaries and to inspire a feeling of divine fear among the worshippers.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Delos, Delos 846 00, Greece

The ancient theatre of Delos was one of a few ancient Greek theatres completely built in marble. It had a capacity of 6.500 people. Its construction started around 314 BC and ended around 70 years later, in 250 BC. It was abandoned in 88 BC after the Mithridates plundered the island.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Delos, Delos, Cyclades, South Aegean

Delos is a Greek island and archaeological site in the Aegean Sea's Cyclades archipelago, near Mykonos. The mythological birthplace of Apollo, it was a major religious center and port during the 1st millennium B.C. The island's ruins encompass Doric temples, markets, an amphitheater, houses with mosaics and the iconic Terrace of the Lions statues. The Archaeological Museum displays statues excavated from the site.

Duration: 2 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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