Top Delos posts
Modern sculptures amid ancient ruins: An extra visual delight for Delos visitors this summer
Sculptures by Sir Antony Gormley, including this 2015 work entitled Connect, have been installed on Delos island as part of a landmark art exhibition on display this summer only Modern art on ancient site: After exploring the historic ruins on Delos three separate times between 2004 and 2010, I haven’t felt an urge to […]Read More »
Visiting Delos in 2017
This short video includes aerial views of Delos island, film of the excursion boats that ferry visitors between Mykonos and Delos and, at the 1:39 mark of the clip, a schedule of boat trips and prices for tickets and guided tours in 2017 Time changes: If you’re visiting Mykonos this summer and hope to take […]Read More »
Visiting Delos in 2016
The “sacred island” of Delos is seen in a photo from the Google+ page for Delos Tours, the firm that runs ferries between Mykonos and Delos. Delos daytripping: It has been nearly two years since I last wrote about Delos island, and because there have been some noteworthy price changes for 2016, I’ve written this general […]Read More »
Visiting Delos will be easier this summer with Sunday openings, longer hours & extra ferries
This summer’s extended hours and Monday openings mean tourists will enjoy the best opportunity ever to visit the historic ruins on Delos island near Mykonos [Editor’s Note: See my Visiting Delos in 2016 post for current information about ferry ticket prices and entrance fees for the Delos archaeological site.] Delos every day: Tourists […]Read More »
Visiting Delos island, the sacred cradle of Greek gods
Fascinating ruins and antiquities abound on Delos island … … an outstanding archaeological site where visitors encounter the vestiges of ancient Greek history and mythology as they wander the vast outdoor museum to explore remarkable ruins like the House of the Tritons, above Daytripping back in time: One of the top sightseeing attractions […]Read More »
Visiting Delos: So much to see, indoors & out
The House of the Masks … The Temple of Isis … The House of Hermes … … intricate mosaics, like this one in the House of Dionysus … … and ruins and antiquities practically everywhere you step, like these in the Agora of the Competialists, will enthrall you for hours on […]Read More »
Visiting Delos: How to get there
This Google map image shows Delos island’s location between Mykonos, right, and Rinia, left. Mykonos offers the closest and most convenient access to Delos, with ferry service from the Mykonos Town harbour [Editor’s Note: Please see my Visiting Delos in 2016 post for current Delos information, including new ferry ticket prices and new fees […]Read More »
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