Delos Tours from Mykonos
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Seize the opportunity to take a trip back in time with a visit to the sacred island of Delos, a small
Island situated in the center of the Cyclades, a few miles southwest of
Mykonos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, Delos has been recognized as
The bright place in the world and it is here according to Greek Mythology that Leto gave birth to
Her twins, Apollo, the god of light and Artemis the goddess of moonlight, after she got pregnant by
Zeus.
The excavations of Delos started in 1873 and are still carried out today by the French School of
Archaeology and the Greek Ministry of Culture. The whole island has been declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site since 1990. Marble lion sculptures, the ruins of Apollo's sanctuary, ancient
Houses (house of Dionysus, house of Cleopatra, etc.) with well-preserved mosaics, and the theatre
Are only a few of the highlights you are going to encounter during your visit in Delos.
Do not miss the chance to visit the small museum, housing important artifacts and works of art that
Were brought to light in Delos during the excavations that have taken place on the island for more
than 140 years.