Archaeological Site of Delos — Attraction in Municipality of Mykonos

Visiting Delos was one of the best experiences of my trip to Greece. This island is said to be the birthplace of Apollo, and the myth says it stopped floating so he could be born there, with all the other islands gathering around to honor his birth. Walking around with that story in mind makes the visit feel very special.

What is amazing about Delos is that the whole island is an archaeological site. Everywhere you go, there are ruins of temples, houses, markets, and mosaics. It feels like stepping back in time, because the entire place is history, not just one small section.

Most people go to Mykonos for the parties and nightlife, but honestly, I thought Mykonos was overrated compared to other islands. The real highlight was the trip to Delos. For me, it was the only thing in Mykonos that was truly worth the money. Mykonos is nice, yes, but Delos is unique and unforgettable.

Getting there is easy with a short boat ride from Mykonos. Once on the island, you can also climb Mount Kynthos for amazing views of the ruins and the surrounding sea. It’s easy to see why this place was considered sacred — the view and atmosphere are incredible.

If you are visiting the Cyclades, make sure Delos is on your list. It’s not just an island but a huge open-air museum and an important part of Greek history. For me, it was the highlight of my trip and the best reason to pass...

Really really amazing, must-see archaeological site. Entrance fee was €8 for adults, €4 for under 25's non-EU, and €0 for under 25's EU. I would say this is a bit like the Pompeii of Greece, though less well preserved as it has been open to the elements for 2 millenniums. The island is uninhabited, and fortunately, we went late May and the crowds were still meagre, especially as this is quite a large site, and compared to Pompeii. There are a some decent mosaics, but you really should come here just to walk in the island stuck in time. The map provided is a physical copy, unlike the frustrating QR code maps many places now do. There are 3 routes, one taking 1.5 hours, one 3, and one 5 hours. I managed to do the 5 hour one in 3 hours but it did help that the museum was closed (apparently will open in a few weeks), and I ran up the slope to Zeus' temple, which is well worth it for brilliant views. I paid for a round trip via the GetYourGuide company for £50 each from Naxos, which took me to Delos for 3 hours, followed by Mykonos for another 3 and then back to Naxos. Definitely wear walking shoes as there are some spikey plants, and sun-cream as there is practically no...

To be honest, having done Athens, I don't think you need to do Delos. We booked a return trip to Delos. Leaving Mykonos at 11.30 we took the boat to Delos (20 Euros). Once on site, you have to pay 12 Euros to access the site. Once there, you follow arrows around the site. My personal impression is that it is hard to picture what was there as the site is missing some pictures with simple explanations or videos. A guided tour is possible for 50 euros, if not there is no good explanation. In our guide, it was written that we could eat there but after hours under the sun, this "shop/restaurant" was closed (no reason explained) so some water bottles were given in the museum. The "better" part of that trip is to go up the hill to have a 360° view of the island around Delos. The hike is quite steep. It took us just 2hr to do everything. Several boat with specific times are provided for the return to Mykonos. After waiting an hour for our 3pm boat, we found ourselves waiting even longer for other people as there was some misunderstanding and communication issues on the return boats. In brief, I will not do it or recommend it especially if you have done...