Tour Description
Meet your licensed guide at your hotel and board the car to drive around Mykonos. The guide will narrate the history of Mykonos from the ancient times to the Venetian occupation to the era of the pirates, and from the War of Independence to the tourist boom of the 1960's.
Visit Saint John's beach, the only place of Mykonos from where you can see in a distance the sacred island of Delos, see the place where many scenes of the movie Shirley Valentine were shot, and also the twin private chapels of St John, while your guide will explain for you the phenomenal number of private chapels and their significance.
Drive to Ano Mera (the second biggest town) to visit an old 16th c. monastery, the church of which is famous for its unique woodwork as well as for a very old and supposedly miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. The guide will take the opportunity to explain to you the basics of this faith as well as the all the symbols you will see in the church.
Visit Kalafati beach, one of the most popular beaches of the island, famous for all water sports facilities.
Do a complete walking tour of Mykonos Town to see its most important monuments and landmarks, including the famed windmills, Little Venice, the monument of the local heroine Lady Mando, the Town Hall, Paraportiani church, the most photographed one, the waterfront with its plethora of cafes and shops, and more.
Total price is 300 Euros (group price). There are no extra charges.
Maximum 4 persons.
Tour operates 7 days a week, AFTERNOONS ONLY.
Tour starts and ends at your hotel.