Ancient & Cultural Day Trips From Mykonos

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Mykonos sits just two kilometres from Delos, one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Greece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Beyond Delos, the island itself has a rich cultural heritage visible in its museums, monasteries, and the traditional village of Ano Mera.

Ancient & Cultural Day Trips From Mykonos

Marble lion statues on the Terrace of the Lions at the archaeological site of Delos Ancient & Cultural

Delos Island Day Trip from Mykonos: Greece's Sacred Archaeological Island

Delos is a 30-minute boat ride from Mykonos and one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean: the...

6 min read
The colourful old houses of Little Venice in Mykonos town, their wooden balconies overhanging the sea Ancient & Cultural

Little Venice, Mykonos: The Waterfront That Defines the Island

Little Venice is a row of 18th-century houses built right on the water's edge in Mykonos Town, with colourful balconies ...

6 min read
Two whitewashed Kato Mili windmills lit at dusk above Mykonos harbour, with Little Venice glowing below Ancient & Cultural

Mykonos Windmills and Chora Walking Tour: The Island's Iconic Landmarks on Foot

The windmills of Mykonos are the island's most recognisable image: a row of white cylindrical towers on a hill overlooki...

2-3 hrs 5 min read
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos with its collection of antiquities Ancient & Cultural

Mykonos Archaeological Museum: A Quiet Hour Among Ancient Things

The Mykonos Archaeological Museum is a small, quiet museum in a neoclassical building overlooking the Old Port. Entry co...

4 min read
The Panagia Tourliani monastery in Ano Mera village, Mykonos Ancient & Cultural

Ano Mera Village, Mykonos: The Other Side of the Island

Ano Mera is Mykonos's only inland village, about 8 km east of Mykonos Town, and it feels like a completely different isl...

8 km 5 min read
Armenistis lighthouse standing on the rocky headland of northwest Mykonos Ancient & Cultural

Armenistis Lighthouse: Mykonos's Wild Northwest Coast

Armenistis Lighthouse sits on the windswept northwestern tip of Mykonos, about 7 km from town. It's a 19-metre stone tow...

7 km 5 min read

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