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An old well amid the ruins of Delos, Greece.

Do you need a guided tour for Delos?

It is not essential to book a guided tour for Delos. Independent visitors can learn the history at the Delos Museum. But a small group tour arguably offers a better experience. To book a Delos tour, choose from the options here. For a look at…

cruises, Delos, ferries, Greece, Greek Islands, Mykonos, tours

Mykonos to Delos ferry: Times, prices and departure point

The Mykonos to Delos ferry is the easiest and cheapest way to see the remarkable Delos Archaeological Site. Why visit Delos? The historic, World Heritage-listed island of Delos is one of the most attractive day trip options from Mykonos. Delos is regarded as the birthplace…

Delos, ferries, Greece, Greek Islands, Mykonos

Rhodes city walls walk: Opening times, prices and where to get tickets

The Rhodes city walls walk is not free, and has strange opening times. Prepare to queue for tickets. Rhodes City Walls Walk: Opening Times, Prices & Tickets Rhodes city walls walk is not free, with €5 tickets required at Grand Master’s Palace. Prepare to queue…

Greece, Greek Islands, Rhodes, walks

The Terrace of the Lions on Delos, Greece.

Where are the original lions of Delos?

The lions on the Terrace of the Lions, Delos, are replicas. However, it is possible to see the originals nearby. What is the Terrace of the Lions? The Terrace of the Lions is one of the most photographed landmarks on the Greek island of Delos.…

Delos, Greece, Greek Islands, history, museums

Rhodes Town, as seen from aboard the Majestic Princess in May 2025.

Why Rhodes is a great cruise destination to explore independently

The location of the Rhodes cruise terminal next to the city walls makes the largest of the Dodecanese Islands ideal for exploring without a shore excursion. The best Greek Island for cruisers? There’s a strong argument for Rhodes being the best Greek Island that cruise…

cruises, Greece, Greek Islands, Rhodes

Mykonos Old Port as seen from the Mykonos Sea Bus.

How close is Mykonos Town to the cruise terminal?

Mykonos Town is 2.5km away from the cruise terminal at Mykonos New Port. It’s a horrible walk – take the Sea Bus water taxi instead. Mykonos for cruise passengers The party island of Mykonos is a very popular stop for cruise ships. Some would say…

cruises, ferries, Greece, Greek Islands, Mykonos, public transport

Is it possible to visit Delos in winter?

It is technically possible to visit the Greek island of Delos in winter, but special arrangements are required. And they’re not easy. Where is Delos? Delos is an island in the Cyclades chain, Greece. It brims with history, and was regarded as sacred in the…

Delos, Greece, Greek Islands, Mykonos

Delos accommodation – is it possible to stay on the island?

Visiting Delos in Greece requires a ferry journey from Mykonos. Tourists cannot stay overnight on the sacred island. Here’s how to visit… Why visit Delos? The island of Delos has a unique place in Greek culture. It is the supposed birthplace of the Greek god…

accommodation, Delos, ferries, Greece, Greek Islands, history, Mykonos

The cisterns of Delos

Among the ruins of Delos, once one of the most important religious and trading centres of the ancient Aegean, you’ll come across circular stone pits like the one in the photo below. They are not wells but cisterns – storage chambers for collecting and holding…

Delos, Greece, Greek Islands, Mykonos