This was our second time in Mykonos and wanted to try something different. We were pleasantly surprised to learn of Delos and all its history. We took a half hour ferry ride from the port to Delos, and was assigned a guide to provide some background on the area. We learned a lot. The only negative for us was that she ran out of headsets and we therefore had to stay real close to her to hear what she was saying.

Delos is a fascinating island in the Mediterranean Sea which figures prominently in ancient Greek mythology. In times gone by, it is said that Zeus, the lord of the Greeks, created gods including the sun god, Apollo. It's safe and sound to be on Delos; the dancing girls commemorate the creative role of historic Goddess. The role of Goddess is interesting; the trip to Delos is well worth the excursion from Greece.

While it's entirely possible to visit Delos on your own, you will get more out of the experience if you join a guided tour, or hire a private guide. We were part of a tour, and guide brought the ruins to life. Much was explained about how the ancients lived through what we were seeing. The ruins are vast and impressive and stretch across a wide landscape. In any case, you'll enjoy Delos because there is much to see.

This is an interesting sidetrip from Mykonos. Definitely do the evening tour if it's offered. They do it starting May for the daylight. You should miss the hordes from the ships that way, hopefully. Wear comfortable walking shoes, lots of gravel although pretty even. There are bathrooms right by the ticket booth. Hope you like cats, there are hundreds eager for some loving. All vaxed and well cared for, if you miss yours at home you'll be happy. Tour will depend on the guide and the wind, it does interfere with the audio.