delos

买完船票搭船从MYKONOS岛旧港前往DELOS岛,航行时间约2小时,沿途可体验爱情海的风光,平静少浪的爱情海蓝的不可思议,且十分清澈,几乎可看到其实很深的海底大石,觉得不可思议,到了岛上有许多神庙,和马赛克艺术非常精美,其中还有希腊神话中提到太阳神阿波罗诞生时母亲达夫尼变成了月桂树也在岛上,许多希腊神话都是以此岛为背景写成,岛上有都有相对应场景或神庙,非常有趣!整个岛除了研究人员外没有其他人居住呈现出一种失落的帝国感,岛上古蹟实在太多,且都沿山坡而建,需要非常好的脚力,且没什么遮蔽太阳的地方,还必须赶着最后船班离开前浏览整个岛和岛上收藏丰富遗迹雕像的博物馆,其实相当费体力,但大片花海遍布岛上,随意的在倒落的神殿石柱旁坐下喝水休息片刻,心赏美景心灵感到异常充实,绝对要留意回程船班时间,否则错过最后一班船岛上可是没任何地方可以住的.

We went to this ancient Greek Island for an excursion off our cruise ship. We found it fascinating and rich with Greek history. We had a wonderful local tour guide who was very well informed and brought drawings of what the building might have looked like before the destruction. The museum was very interesting and does not take long to walk through. We were there in September which was still fairly hot but the cool breezes off the waters kept us comfortable. Must see for history buffs! No one lives on the island so it is as it was left in ancient times. With exception of some small buildings for maintenance and curator staff. There is a small store to purchase refreshments; limited choices. Bathroom is in the museum.

I had never heard of this attraction. It is called the birth place of the Greek Gods. It is an amazing site to visit. We don't realize what people had at that period of time. It still is in the process of being restored. We, in the USA, think that running water, heated homes, and theatre, came later. Not that this was something that 2000 years ago people wanted and expected. I would go again, just to be amazed.

Something that you must do while you're in Mykonos. Ask your hotel staff to check the schedule of the boat first before going to Mykonos town port. Preferably leave with the morning / noon boat and back with the last one. This place is HUGE. You need a whole day if you want to explore the whole island. If you're a history nerd, pay a guided tour. If you like explorations and an expert on google search - then you can explore the island by yourself while reading facts from the internet.Anyhow this place is one of UNESCO's certified site and one of the largest preserved historical site in the world. So it is worth a visit. A little tips: bring one or two bottles of water, bring a backpack, use your sun screen, jeans (no shorts) and hiking shoes. Enjoy the outdoor!

If you are a history, archeology or art buff this is a must for your bucket list. Be prepared to spend at least 4-5 hours exploring the deserted island and magnificent structures. I have been here two times and hope to come back.

My wife and I visited Delos during a recent cruise. The ship stopped in Mykonos. We bought a ticket for the ferry shuttle at the Mykonos harbor. Take the earliest boat possible because the island crowds up later in the day. The island includes lots of paths that are rocky and gravel. Wear good shoes. It also gets hot so take water. There's an unbelievable amount of artifacts throughout the island. The extensive history of the island is very impressive and worth researching before your visit. It's a must do! It was the hit of our Mykonos visit. But don't forget to explore Mykonos too. Whitewashed buildings and paths with beautiful views, sidewalk cafes with ouzo!

While you are in Mykonos, you should put this island at the top of your list of things to see. The island is uninhabited aside from the few archaeologists still working on the excavations.Much of the ruins you will see here are as they were left after being destroyed in 88 BCE, if I remember the tour guide well. I was there in mid September 2014 and the sun was intense (apparently it always is). You should bring some water with you and a hat. There is much to see and it helps to read a bit before you visit and/or hire a tour guide who will give you a rundown in about 30-40 minutes. Then you should explore the archaeological site on your own. Much has been said about it's history, and I will just tell you that if you like ancient Greek history then this place is one of the top 5 in all of Greece. I went twice in 1 week. You can't see and soak in everything in 1 day. Take on of the earlier boats to the island and return with the last one if you want to see most everything. And do climb to the top of Mt. Kinthos and enjoy the magnificent 360 degree view of the surrounding islands as the winds try to knock your hat off. I saw people having little picnics up there. It's a calm and serene place and well worth the not very difficult climb.

My family traveled from Naxos to Delos/Mykonos on a day trip arranged through Greeka tours. The Delos portion of the trip was excellent. While the museum was mediocre, we really enjoyed exploring the ruins, getting lost, and just enjoying this ancient city. Wear shoes sturdy enough to traverse gravel, unpaved trails, and walk through hip high grass (if you lose the trail like we did). This site, with the ocean in the background, is stunningly beautiful! This one one of my favorite sights in Greece.

Truly an extraordinary place to visit. Worth a visit. Part of a Sea Cloud adventure of the Aegean Sea.

A huge archaeological site to explore. There are many ruins to see. We hired a guide when we got there and she told us how the city was laid out and explained what we were looking at as we walked around. It is very windy and hot there. Take water and sunscreen and wear good walking shoes.

The island basically a museum in itself. We decided not to take the guided tours, and although the signs could be better translated and we felt that maybe a tour would be an advantage I had a great time. But I love history. The island itself no one can stay overnight, except the archeologists, so in itself you have that "abandoned city" feel. Yes, for the haters, it's mostly rubble and pots on the outside (with some various exemptions of AWESOME). If you have time, climb to the top of the hills and you get a great view. Mykonos and other island just sitting there around you....Plus, the history of what Delos was in ancient times (the "tax-free" island of the cyclades) and how it got destroyed (pirates) and the theories of why (pirates paid by the government to get rid of "tax-free" ???) all of it is very cool and you can really imagine what it could have been.

Please read my review on Mt Kynthos.I was in two minds as to whether I should go-thinking a couple of statues of lions on a barn island.Boy was I wrong-this place is awesome and should be included on the itenary.As I explained on my review of Mt Kynthos this archeological site is very well preserved,with coloured mosaics and marble statues exposed to the elements but still in good condition and you can very easily see the layout of what was once a thriving community.Not to be missed.

My sister and I who visited Mycenea and Epidarus, Delphi, the Palace of Knossos, loved Delos the best. I think that it was one of the best preserved of the ruins. The island is a sight to behold as the ferry pulls in. You can also visit the island by fast boat that you can book at the water taxi depot in Platys Gialos for $30 Euro round trip, and explore the island at your own leisure. The best part is the taxi doesn't depart until 10:30 a.m. unlike the tours which pick you up and drop you off at the small port in Mykonos.We booked a tour through our Hotel (Petasos Beach Resort and Spa). I might add that this was also the best tour we had in Greece. I absolutely hated the tours especially in Athens where they made you get up at the crack of dawn and didn't drop of you until sunset, while forcing you to endure a lot of tourist traps. (Avoid the tours and go on your own whenever possible unless you have never been exposed to any mythology or history in which case you wouldn't care if someone is providing misinformation).

We were privileged to be part of a cruise ship excursion - no queuing, all tickets handled by the guide, great explanations of what we were seeing.Can understand the frustration of those who pay E18 for the ferry ride and then have to queue again and pay again to access the site while the belle gente from the cruise ship glide past. Life can be so unfair.It also seems that most of what you see is "reconstruction" - they work in 10 year cycles of dig a bit and then use the material to reconstruct what it would of looked like. That is not readily explained - our guide had to be pressed before she finally came clean. And some of the exhibits are repos - the originals are in store or museums.But with all that, we'll worth a visit.Caveat - the ferry crosses open water.

The boat ride is like time travel. The restoration of the ancient treasures is amazing. I found a day wasn't long enough to study all the beautiful structures and works of art and went back a second time. Take the time to climb Mt Zeus and view from above and the surrounding islands. It can get hot and not a lot of shelter so take lots of water. I would definitely take another journey across the water when I am next in Greece to marvel at the abilities of our ancestors. Personally I could feel the presence of The Gods up on top of the Mt.