Photos: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 lensnmatter, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Zde, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 lensnmatter, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Zde, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The old port: where boats leave for Delos
Your local guide
Ariadni Vidali
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Highlights
- Fishing boats beside the Delos ferries
- A sacred island seen across the water
- Where no one was born or allowed to die
- Ancient Greece's most sacred island, explained
- The old port's working harbour
About this tour
This short session covers the old port in Chora, the departure point for boats crossing to the ancient sanctuary island of Delos. Ariadni explains what made Delos sacred to the ancient Greeks and why, unlike Mykonos, no one was allowed to be born or die there. The camera takes in both the working harbour and the view across the water toward the island itself.
Ariadni checks her connection at the harbour edge before walking along the quay, pointing out the different boats moored there. She answers questions about Delos and the crossing as she goes. A short list of facts about the island follows by message after the call.
This suits travellers deciding whether to make the crossing to Delos themselves, or wanting the history before or after a visit. It also works well as a short morning session before a longer day.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Mykonos before heading out.
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The old port harbour 15 min
Ariadni stands at the small harbour in Chora where boats depart for Delos, the camera catching fishing caiques moored alongside the tour boats.
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The view across to Delos 15 min
Looking out across the water, she points to the low outline of Delos on the horizon, explaining why the ancient Greeks considered the island sacred and built no permanent homes on it.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Mykonos: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Local Vidiano white wine and Little Venice (Alefkandra), worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Athens time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Mykonos, showing you The old port harbour and The view across to Delos live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet, the link arrives with your booking. I hold the camera on the water so the outline of Delos stays visible.
Times shown in Athens time (EET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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