Such a wonderful experience – like being in Portugal. The food was just wonderful – great
seafood and sides. The bread is outstanding. But the service was outstanding!!! Our
waitress ( from Portugal) could not have been sweeter.
Transport was easy and on time. Getting to Delos was a breeze. While on the island our
guide was personable and knowledgable. She was able to answer all our questions and
kept the day interesting!
The site was spectacular, the instructions when arriving at the port was not so clear.
Our tour guide was long winded and the group too large. The whole experience felt a little unorganized.
If you’re passionate about history and Greek mythology, this tour won’t provide enough time to truly explore Delos’ main sites and fully immerse yourself in its rich heritage. I would rate it two stars, primarily because of the tour guide. She is fairly knowledgeable, maternal, and well-organised, which makes for a more structured experience. We were placed in Group 2.
However, the staff at the ticket office, managed by young women, were not just rude and impatient, but also displayed a complete lack of respect. Their behavior was unprofessional, and considering that tourism is the backbone of their economy, they should be trained in customer service, especially when dealing with international visitors. Without tourism, they would likely face unemployment, so this lack of respect is unacceptable.
The tour allotted only 60 minutes for self-exploration, which includes visiting the museum and walking back to the ferry for the 1:30 PM departure to Mykonos. This short window doesn’t allow sufficient time to reach areas like the Temple of Isis.
We decided to return the following day on our own, taking the 10:00 AM ferry, which returned at 1:30 PM. Be aware that your return time is fixed, and you can’t simply catch a later ferry. The ferry costs 25 euros per person, and entrance to the site is another 8 euros. I recommend to run to the ticket office upon arrival, as the queue can take up to 30 minutes, eating into your limited time if you visit independently.
Even without the tour, it’s challenging to see everything. However, we managed to hike up to the Temple of Isis, explore that area, and descend through the Theater Quarter in about 90 minutes. This left us with enough time to enjoy the museum and walk leisurely to the ferry.
Bring water as it can get very hot. You can purchase it on the ferry or from the museum’s vending machine.
The tour was great, we had an actual archeologist as a guide who had a wealth of knowledge. Getting there was challenging. We were picked up at the hotel on time. The driver spoke no English. We were dropped off with no directions about checkin. We were told to get on the first ferry, which took us across the harbor. We were told on board by an actual tour guide (after she asked if we needed help) to check in at the booth on the next dock. We did so and we’re directed to the ferry and given our tour group number. Delos was uneventful, but there was not enough time to take the tour, and see all of the sites (temple of Athena, highest peak, and museum). Another 45 minutes to an hour would have been nice. We were hurried back on the boat to go back to Mykonos town. Upon arrival we found that we would have to purchase additional tickets to get back across the harbor (we opted to walk) where our driver was waiting. The directions needed to be much more clear as well as point to present voucher. Everything should have been disclosed as well as tour timeline. Again the guide was amazing and learning about the site from an arechologist was great.
