The Sacred Island of Delos
The Sacred Island of Delos
Delos is the island of lights and the mythical birthplace of the God Apollo and the Goddess Artemis. On this guided walking Yachting Land Adventure, admire the interesting monument of the Agora, the treasures of the various cities, the theatre and the Sanctuary of Apollo.
Its name means "that which appears" and, according to mythology, the island appeared amid the waves so that Leto would have a place to give birth to Apollo and Artemis. Delos Island, an area of only five sq. km., was once a very important religious, cultural, and commercial center. Today, the island is a piece of land covered with ruins fallen columns, sections of the famous mosaics which adorned the houses of the rich, a stadium, tiers of seats from a theatre. Among these ruins, five marble lions in a row still stand. These were the guardians of the sacred lake, still gazing out to the east waiting for the sun to rise. Other interesting monuments, spread over a wide area, are: the Agora, the treasuries of the various cities, the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Theatre, the Sanctuary of the Foreign Gods and the Sacred Mt Cynthus. Leaving the sacred island of Delos you re-board the yacht at anchor.
Notes: This visit includes a walk across uneven surfaces at the archaeological sites so please wear comfortable walking shoes. There is limited shade at the site so bring protection from the sun. There is a coffee kiosk on the island as well as restrooms near the pier on Delos.
A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures programs are subject to change. Departure time will be published onboard.
Port: Delos, Cyclades
Duration: 3 hours
Current Price: 99 USD
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