An old well amid the ruins of Delos, Greece.

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. This guide was updated in February 2026 to confirm pricing information. Why visit Delos? The historic, World Heritage-listed island of Delos is one of the most attractive…
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.…
The ruins of Delos from the ferry port.

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…
An old well amid the ruins of Delos, Greece.

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…