Country: Greece, Region: Cyclades, City: Mykonos Island
Set the sails to the wind on a 5-hour afternoon yacht cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Bring the rich history of Delos back to life through the 3D Web App in your own device, available in 9 audio languages and self-tour the ancient ruins leisurely. Swim and snorkel in a secluded bay of Rhenia & savour an early dinner with drinks on board. End your day with a breathtaking sunset view!
Starting time at 03:00pm.
Whether you are staying in Mykonos, the neighbouring Tinos or arriving by cruise ship, this sailing yacht cruise is the definitive way to experience the Aegean. In a single day, you will explore the islands of Delos and Rhenia —two of Greece's most sacred and historic sites— making it the undisputed highlight of any vacation itinerary.
After you reach the embarkation point and meet us at the sailing yacht (pick-up transfer service is optional and available upon your request, after booking) one of our cruise representatives and crew will greet you and give you an overview of the cruise itinerary and a safety briefing.
We lift the anchors from Mykonos and sail across the Aegean toward the uninhabited islet of Rhenia, also known as "Big Delos". Along the way, you may also spot - just 10 nautical miles away - the Island of Tinos, adding to the stunning Cycladic scenery.
After approximately 1 hour sailing, we reach Rhenia, which is accessible only via yacht, making it a small secluded paradise compared to the crowded beaches of Mykonos. The refreshing turquoise salty waters are inviting you for a relaxing swim entering the clear sea by the yacht swimming ladder (pier facilities or tendering ashore are not available). Snorkeling gear is available on board for free use at your convenience.
On board early-dinner is ready. It is either a specially made Italian pasta with Greek flavored dressing instantly cooked on board & Greek salad or a Mediterranean style buffet and juicy seasonal fruits. A selection of complimentary house wine, beers and soft drinks are also offered.
After spending approximately 2 hours in the untouched islet of Rhenia, the next stop is the UNESCO-listed Island of Delos, one of the most important and sacred archaeological sites in Greek history. Immerse yourself on a self-guided Virtual Tour with the 3D Web App in your own device, crafted by archaeologists and available in 9 audio languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Portuguese).
Delos island was a major commercial and religious center of the Mediterranean with about 30.000 inhabitants between 2.500 and 69 BC. At disposal about 1 hour to explore leisurely - with the 3D Web App at your preferred language - the main remarkable monuments and impressive mosaics of Delos as they were in antiquity, such as the Terrace of the Lions, the House of Dionysus and Trident, the Ancient Theatre and the Sanctuary of Apollo.
We are ready to sail back to Mykonos by watching the breathtaking landscape of yellow, orange and red colours while the sun goes down in the very blue Aegean Sea. We will say goodbye in the Greek way with a farewell shot drink toast and returning home full of euphoria for having shared with you our Greece, whose destiny is bound to the sea and sailing is the best way to experience it.
*Thanks to frequent ferry routes connecting Tinos and Mykonos throughout the day, this sailing yacht cruise is also fully accessible for travelers staying in Tinos who can easily hop on for a day escape in Mykonos (without a hotel overnight), making this sailing cruise the perfect addition to their vacation itinerary.
SUNSET SAIL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Experience a self-guided Virtual Tour of the iconic Delos site as it was in antiquity
• Use in your own device the 3D Web App crafted by archaeologists & available in 9 audio languages
• Swim & snorkel in the turquoise waters of the uninhabited islet of Rhenia
• Savour on board an early-dinner of Greek flavours & juicy local fruits paired with complimentary wine, beers & soft drinks
• Capture the sunset magical beauties of the windy Mykonos
• Stay connected with free use of Wi-Fi on board
• Select our pick-up & drop-off shuttle transportation for a stress-free getaway
• Sailing yacht cruise for 5 hours + crew
• Access link of 3D Web App provided on-site for the self-guided audio tour at the archaeological site of Delos*
*available in English, French, Spanish, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian & Portuguese
• Early-dinner freshly cooked on board
• Open bar of white and rosé house wine, beers, soft drinks, bottled water and instant coffee/tea
• Complimentary snorkeling gear (mask with snorkel and fins) and floating noodles
• Farewell shot drink
• Two cabins with restrooms
• Wi-Fi
• All safety equipment (i.e. life vests)
• Fuel
• Taxes
ADD-ON SERVICES INCLUDED:
• For Cruise Ship Passengers: complimentary shuttle transfer service for pick-up and drop-off Mykonos Cruise Ship Terminal. This is provided only when our embarkation point or the Cruise Ship Terminal is at a different location other than the New Port of Mykonos (Tourlos).
• For Travelers with Accommodation in Tinos Island: complimentary shuttle transfer service for pick-up and drop-off Mykonos Ferry Terminal of Tourlos Port. This is valid only when our embarkation point is from a different port other than the New Port of Mykonos (Tourlos), which is only 550 meters walking distance.
• Pick-up and drop-off shuttle service (optional when applicable & available upon your request, after booking) *please refer to our Add-On Services above
• Entrance fee for the Delos site (Euro 20,00 per person, payable locally for passengers disembarking at Delos)
• Beach towel (available for rental on board)
• Voluntary Service Tip 10% will be appreciated
NOTES:
• Good health is necessary to take part to the sailing cruise and moderate physical fitness level matches to the sailing cruise requirements
• Cases of pregnancy, mobility and health issues must be advised before reservation and are subject to reconfirmation so to assure a safe participation of the passenger on cruise
• For the self-guided tour of Delos, Sunfos Alessia Yachting gives access to the link of the 3D Web App which the participant will use only through his own portable device (smartphone, tablet, etc.). Each participant wishing to use the 3D Web App at Delos must be equipped with his portable personal device, which if not available, Sunfos Alessia Yachting is not in charge to provide any device to the participant and will accept no responsibility for such a missed service
• Children aged under 2 years old are complimentary
• The sequence of waypoints visited is determined by the weather conditions and operational constraints
• Number of guests may vary according to the size and type of sailing yacht allocated and to the current weather conditions so as to ensure a safe and comfortable sailing experience.
DETAILS ON MEETING POINT:
The meeting point is subject to change and to be confirmed the day before, depending on the current weather conditions and on the finalized embarkation point. You will be able to recognize one of the cruise representatives and crew by their t-shirt or sign saying 'Sunfos Alessia Yachting'.
Pick-up and drop-off shuttle service is optional when applicable and available upon your request, after booking. Transfers will be arranged either from/ to your hotel or a designated meeting point depending on the location of your accommodation. Please contact us after booking, if required.
GOOD TO KNOW:
Mykonos is nicknamed “Island of Winds”. The Cyclades - the complex of islands where Mykonos belongs to - have been geographically shaped from the phenomenon of wind called “Meltemi”. Every summer the low barometric pressure from the Balkans clashes with the higher hot blasts from Africa and in this way the north wind of “Meltemi” is formed. Thus, the wind in Mykonos is completely normal and part of the lifestyle of both locals and visitors. It will ultimately leave its mark on your own Mykonos holiday album. According to the weather during the cruise, the selected beaches for swimming are the most protected ones and less windy. After all, this is also the experience of being on a sailing yacht, setting the sails to the wind needed as it is the primary engine power. Occasionally during the season there might not be enough wind or the convenient wind direction to set sails and only in such cases, the sailing route will be motorized.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
Our sailing yachts are fully equipped with all the necessary safety measures and tools required by the Greek Law, such as life jackets, life raft & first aid kit. The safety of our guests is our No1 priority and our dedicated land-based and onboard teams are always available to assist you in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable sailing experience.
IMPORTANT NOTICE DUE TO COVID- 19:
We are ready to greet you on board under a Covid-friendly environment complied with the public health protocol that you can review by clicking: https://www.sunfosalessiayachting.gr/covid-19
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Set the sails to the wind on a 5-hour afternoon yacht cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Bring the rich history of Delos back to life through the 3D
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