Water Taxi

This 5-hour tour begins with a sea bus ride from the new port of Mykonos to the old port. This is followed by a 30-minute boat ride from Mykonos to Delos. Once you arrive at Delos you’ll receive an introduction to the ancient and sacred site. With your guide, you’ll explore the narrow city streets. Marvel at the impressive house of Dionysus and the exceptional mosaics, well-preserved marble columns, and wall paintings. See other monuments in the urban area, including the Theater of Delos. Take a walk along the main street to the market and the sanctuary zone. Here you’ll find the Stoa of Phillipe, the Propylaia, the Colossus of the Naxians, and the Temple of Apollo.

Depart from Mylopotas bay on a luxury twin engine speed boat and head to the settlement of Hora, located on the south-east side of Sikinos. Visit the Church of Panagia Pantanassa, located at the central square of Hora, where you can step inside and admire the  Next, visit Kastro, where you will visit the Folklore Museum, housed in an old olive oil press. Here, admire a private collection of old agricultural objects, household utensils and traditional media for the processing of olive oil. Stop at a traditional coffee shop to rest before visiting the Temple of Episcopi, an ancient Roman burial monument which has been converted into an Orthodox Christian Church dedicated to Virgin Mary. Appreciate your surroundings as you take the one hour hiking trail to the temple, which is surrounded by a complex of a byzantine chapels, ancient ruins, wall stones and fragments of marble sculptures. Lastly, learn about the wine-making process at Manali’s Winery organic vineyard. Enjoy a wine tasting while overlooking the sea on the atmospheric terrace of the winery. Optionally, you can enjoy a plateau of Cycladic cheese and traditional delicacies with a glass of your favorite wine overlooking the Cycladic islands. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back the the port to meet your speedboat captain and return to Ios at 5:30pm.

Instead of looking for ways to find taxi transfer to the beach, select a roundtrip boat transfer to the world-famous Paradise Beach. Save time by heading directly to the old port of Mykonos and boarding a modern boat that will take you fast to the south coast of the island. Hop onto your boat and depart at 11:00 AM toward Paradise Beach, for approximately 40 minutes. With your pre-booked ticket, enjoy a coffee or refreshment on board while taking in the sea view and the coastline of Mykonos. On the beach, take approximately 3.5 hours to sunbathe, swim and snorkel. There are also a few beach bars and restaurants where you can enjoy cocktails or have lunch. At 3:00 PM, board the boat again, this time to return to the port of Mykonos. Enjoy a bottle of water and relax as the boat takes you back. 

Meet your local guide at Ammoudi, Oia's port. From there, take the 7-minute ferry to Thirasia. Admire the spectacular scenery as you embark on a 3-hour walking tour through unspoiled terrain to 3 villages. Find out how the first village which was once the capital of the island is protected by UNESCO. Take in the wild landscape and tranquility as you walk up to the very top of the main village. Smell the aroma of freshly baked bread on a visit to an old winery. Drink a glass of wine and experience the local ''filoxenia'' hospitality. As you walk, learn about the history of the island and get a sense of the present local lifestyle from your guide. End the tour at a restaurant where local dishes have been carefully selected for your lunch.