Delos Synagogue: Jewish Heritage Private Tour from Mykonos
ID: GYG170445-258564
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Visit the ancient holy island of Delos and explore the Jewish part where the Jewish Synagogue is located, one of the oldest in Europe. Take the boat from the Old Port of Mykonos City and enjoy an informative private walking tour.
Visit Delos island from the Old Port of Mykonos City by the boat that departs at 5:00 PM. Sail for half an hour to reach the uninhabited island of Delos, which is considered the holy island of Ancient Greece. There you will take a private guided tour of the Jewish Synagogue on the other part of the island. Learn the Jewish history of the island from a licensed guide. Later, take some time to explore the Museum of Delos before you board the boat to return to Mykonos.
The synagogue of Delos, Greece, is one of the oldest synagogues known today, its proposed origin dating between 150 and 128 BCE. The building’s most recent use is widely agreed to have been an assembly hall for Jews or Samaritans. However, the first use for the building is more controversial. While some people think the building was erected as a private house or a pagan meeting place, most believe that it was a synagogue even in its earliest form. Located on the eastern side of the city of Delos, the synagogue was far from the central areas of the city. Instead, the synagogue was built in a section of Delos called the Quartier du Stade. Join this tour to discover the Jewish Synagogue and learn about the history of the island.
Highlights
- Visit Delos island by boat in the evening and see the holy island of Ancient Greece
- Take a private guided tour to the Jewish Synagogue on the other part of the island
- Learn the Jewish history of the island from a licensed guide
- Take time to explore the outdoor archaeological site of Delos before you board the boat to return to Mykonos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Loss or damage of the wireless tour guide system will incur a penalty of 150 EUR.
• Please note that the Museum on Delos is currently open to the public
• Please note that the boat departure might be delayed by a few minutes if the port police decide to do so for safety or logistical reasons
• If other local or secondary services (such as ferries from neighboring islands or cruise ships) are affected or disrupted, but the Delos departure proceeds as planned, no refund will be provided.
• Due to local regulations, you have to exchange the GYG voucher for an official boat ticket at the port. This process takes a few minutes
Meet at the Old Port of Mykonos City.
INCLUDED
- 1.5-hour private guided tour with a licensed guide
- Roundtrip boat cruise to Delos from the Old Port of Mykonos City
- Skip-the-line entry to Delos site
- Wireless tour guide system
- Taxes
- All safety equipment
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
