Highlights of Greece 12nights
An amazing itinerary highlighting the best of Greece.
An amazing itinerary highlighting the best of Greece.
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Day 9<br />
Excursion to Delos<br />
Today in the morning a highlight visit to the Unesco world heritage site<br />
<strong>of</strong> Delos island.<br />
Start <strong>of</strong>f this lovely tour from your hotel where you will be<br />
picked up and transferred to the port. The island <strong>of</strong> Delos is<br />
about nine miles <strong>of</strong>f the coast <strong>of</strong> Mykonos and the boat ride<br />
there will take about 30 minutes. Enjoy the time on board and<br />
bask in the sun, feel the sea breeze and take in the Aegean blue<br />
sea.<br />
The site you will visit today is one <strong>of</strong> the most impressive in<br />
<strong>Greece</strong> with an incredible history; the sacred island <strong>of</strong> Delos.<br />
The mythical birthplace <strong>of</strong> twins Apollo and Artemis, splendid<br />
Ancient Delos was a shrine turned sacred treasury and<br />
commercial center. Your guide will make this site “come alive”,<br />
the remains <strong>of</strong> the city are so clear that you easily see how the<br />
ancients lived and the city thrived. On Delos, which is Unesco<br />
World Heritage Site, the excavations are among the most<br />
extensive in the Mediterranean; and it is a site where the<br />
ongoing work is still taking place.<br />
The boat ride back to Mykonos will give you time to relax before<br />
returning and ending this unique experience.<br />
In the afternoon enjoy sitting by the pool <strong>of</strong> your hotel and later maybe<br />
explore the famous island nightlife.<br />
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