Day trip to Delos

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We believe that if you are visiting Mykonos for a first time or even if you are a returning visitor but never been to Delos, you need to book a day trip there! There is plenty of history about this island, a lot of ancient Greek statutes and temples in good condition and guided tours!

The island of Delos, near Mykonos, near the centre of the Cyclades archipelago, is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. The excavations in the island are among the most extensive in the Mediterranean; ongoing work takes place under the direction of the French School at Athens and many of the artifacts found are on display at the Archaeological Museum of Delos and the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. From its Sacred Harbour, the horizon shows the three conical mounds (image below) that have identified landscapes sacred to a goddess in other sites: one, retaining its Pre-Greek name Mount Kynthos,[1] is crowned with a sanctuary of Zeus.

Established as a culture center, Delos had an importance that its natural resources could never have offered. In this vein Leto, searching for a birthing-place for Artemis and Apollo, addressed the island:

Delos, if you would be willing to be the abode of my son Phoebus Apollo and make him a rich temple –; for no other will touch you, as you will find: and I think you will never be rich in oxen and sheep, nor bear vintage nor yet produce plants abundantly. But if you have the temple of far-shooting Apollo, all men will bring you hecatombs and gather here, and incessant savour of rich sacrifice will always arise, and you will feed those who dwell in you from the hand of strangers; for truly your own soil is not rich.

— Homeric Hymn to Delian Apollo 51–60

You can book your trip to Delos following the below links:

Option 1 – delostours

Option 2 – go ferry

Option 3 – getyourguide

Boats are usually leaving from Chora (center of Mykonos) near old port.

If you need further information do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Our chosen ones places to eat

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If you are looking for something different to eat and enjoy your time we suggest the following bars/restaurants:

Hint: you can go for a swim to agios sostis beach and then have to wait for 20-30min to be served but its worth waiting as it’s the best stake you’ve ever eaten. No pre-booking allowed.

  • High end international cuisine (Paraga beach) – Scorpios

Hint: You have to pre-book, prices are high but lovely cocktails, very good food and nice atmosphere

Hint: came from London’s famous Hakkasan restaurant. Not a big menu but everything is delicious and nice atmosphere as well.

  • High end International cuisine (Town-Chora) – Interni

Hint: Dress up and enjoy cocktails, food and atmosphere

  • High end by the beach international cuisine (Kalo Livadi beach) – Solymar

Hint: have a swim at one of the most famous Mykonos sandy beaches and enjoy your drink/food at the famous Solymar

  • Decent international cuisine (Elia beach) – Elia beach restaurant

Hint: go for a swim at the beautiful sandy Elia beach and have a bite at the local restaurant by the sea.

  • Italian restaurant (Kalafatis beach) – Bandanna

Hint: Very good italian restaurant with pizza nutella at the end as dessert.

Hint: very good burgers and presentation – on main road no so good view but very good taste.

Hint: go by the beach from Agia Anna and find this restaurant which is built inside a rock; the scenery is fantastic and you can find a bit pricey but very good fish

We will keep updating this list. For more information or options contact us.