Mykonos: Delos Guided Tour & Rhenia Island by Sailing Yacht
ID: GYG58746-82222
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore Delos and enjoy swimming and snorkeling to a secluded cove off the uninhabited island of Rhenia. Experience ancient history with a guide, private beach time, and lunch with drinks.
Your sailing cruise experience starts with complimentary transportation from your hotel or a designated meeting point depending on the location of the accommodation. One of the cruise representatives will greet you and give you an overview of the cruise itinerary.
Once an overview of the sailing yacht and important safety information has been introduced by the crew, you will set sail for Rhenia and Delos islands, the center of the Cyclades, located few miles south-west of Mykonos.
During the cruise the crew will be happy to show you how to raise and trim the sails as well as to steer the yacht, weather permitting. Along the way, as you admire the spectacular scenery and the remarkable blue Aegean waters, you can enjoy music of your choice. Relax on deck, sunbathe, and hear about local island history from the crew.
After around 60 minutes of sailing, you’ll arrive at the unspoiled island of Rhenia, separated from the sacred island of Delos by a small strait. You’ll drop anchor in the idyllic bay and have around 2 hours to enjoy swimming and snorkeling, and then a light lunch on board of specially made pasta, Greek Salad and fresh fruit. A selection of complimentary house wine and soft drinks are also offered.
The next stop is the archaeological site of Delos, where you’ll have approximately 1.5 to 2 hours at your disposal to explore the island with a professional English-speaking guide. According to mythology, Delos was the birthplace of Apollo, the god of daylight and of music and his twin sister Artemis, the goddess of night light and hunting.
The sanctuary dedicated to Apollo and Artemis surrounded by a Hellenic city of about 30,000 inhabitants, the monuments, and impressive mosaics from the Archaic, the Classical, and the Hellenistic periods are certainly worth exploring.
Delos was inhabited between 2500 and 69 BC, and was a famous religious center as well as a major commercial center. It was proclaimed a tax-free port and due to its exceptionally favorable geographical location, became the hub of the transit trade between the eastern and western, and northern and southern Mediterranean.
In 1990 the whole island of Delos was designated a World Cultural Property and is protected by UNESCO. Visit the museum and walk up Mount Kynthos, which at 367 feet (112 meters) provides stunning views of the surrounding Cycladic islands.
At the end of the trip, sail back to Mykonos. Complimentary shuttle transportation will be waiting for you to take you on your way back.
Highlights
- Discover the archeological site of Delos with a licensed guide
- Explore the uninhabited island of Rhenia
- Swim in crystal-clear waters and enjoy included snorkeling gear
- Savor a lunch of a specially prepared pasta, Greek salad, and fruits
- Enjoy complimentary white house wine, rosé wine, and soft drinks
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Due to local laws, you must provide the full name and passport number for all participants of your booking before the departure date
• In case of pregnancy, mobility problems or health issues advice should be sought before booking
• It is recommended that you schedule your cruise date at the beginning of your stay in Mykonos, especially for short stay vacation planners, in case of cancellations due to bad weather
• For passengers who disembark at the archaeological site of Delos, the dress code is modest: walk shorts, pants and t-shirts etc. No entrance is allowed in bathing suits
• According to the number of guests and the weather conditions, the yacht used is either up to 51 feet or the 112-foot Motor-Sailer yacht
• Tickets to the archaeological site of Delos are not included (€12 per person, payable by cash, on site)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must fill out a travel information form
Pickup and drop-off shuttle service is included and is either from/to your hotel, or a designated meeting point. The pick-up time and meeting point are arranged according to the location of your accommodation via contact with your local operator after booking. It is shared transportation with a timetable. The embarkation time of this cruise is at 8:45 AM and the departure time is at 9:30 AM.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
