Overview

Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus -Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi, the center of the ancient world - the “Omphalos” (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo, the most famous oracle of the ancient world. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing masterpieces of the ancient Greek sculpture such as the bronze Charioteer, the famous athlete Aghias and the Sphinx. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi, and return back to Athens by the same route.

Delphi one day

Overview

* EXCLUDING TRANSFERS ( Transfers from the hotel are not included )

After a short 30min boat ride to Delos island, you will meet there your guide. You will have a 2-hour walking tour through the ancient ruins, with plenty of information about the history of Greek mythology. You have 1-hour free time on the island to explore yourself the site after you return to Mykonos by boat again. The ancient island of Delos is a very extensive and rich archaeological site that combines ancient art, history, and architecture with a unique location in the center of the Greek Cycladic islands. Since 1990 it is a Unesco World Heritage site. This sacred island of the ancient Greek world was the birthplace of Apollo – the god of the sun and daylight, and his twin sister Artemis – the goddess of the moon and the night light. Delos was an important cosmopolitan Hellenistic settlement and after its declaration as a free port became a center point of commercial activity in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Rich merchants and ship owners assigned artists and craftsmen to build luxurious houses richly decorated with frescoes and mosaic floors of outstanding beauty.

Overview

It departs from the main port of Athinios (Thira) at approx..09:45 hrs with a traditional wooden sailing boat.

After a short trip of 20 minutes, it reaches the small port of Nea Kameni, where the active volcano is. Your time there is for about 1 hour and 15 minutes where you can walk up and visit this wild landscape with the different volcanic rocks and the active craters of the volcano, where there is still smoke coming out and keenly smells sulfur.

To continue, the boat will depart for the island of Palaia Kameni, where the hot springs are located. Inside the small bay of Agios Nikolaos, the water temperature is 30-35 degrees Celcius but it constantly mixes with seawater. The boat stays for about 30 minutes, enough time since there is no beach, but you have to climb down a ladder of the boat into the sea and swim a distance of about 30 meters to the interior of the small bay, where the mud baths are. You need to be able to swim this distance & back. Swimming is your own responsibility.

Thirassia, Fisherman Island, free time for lunch (not included) or swimming (1,5h).

Oia - After Thirassia, sail back to the port where you started and take a bus (included) to Oia After arriving at Oia, walk approx.. (5-10 minutes) to reach the top of the village; free time to enjoy the most beautiful sunset. Please be back in time for the bus. (Guide will not be with you in Oia)

Return from Oia by bus after sunset (included) and drop off at the nearest drop-off point. 

Pick up approx. at 0900 hrs