The quarantine and all travel restrictions are over. And you are finally free to plan your trip to Greece, to enjoy the warm weather, the crystal clear Aegean Sea and the mouth watering tastes of the Greek cuisine. But above all, you are here to escape from the negative post Covid-19 era…Once on Mykonos, you already feel different and safe. Nevertheless, isolation has protected Greece and its islands. The taxi driver, the girl at the reception, the waiter at the restaurant and any other local you have talked with, mention Delos as a “first priority” visit. “Another site with ancient ruins”, you think and you just put a “maybe tomorrow” in your mind. Meanwhile, you have read mixed reviews mentioning about heat, crowds and some disorganization at the ticketing process. And here you are, already checking the webpage of a professional private guide, mentioned in Rick Steves’ guide book.
I am here to put you out of the trouble of thinking about tickets that you might need to pre-book, lines that you have to attend, cash or card that you might need to carry with you, but above all I am here to discuss with you while you observe the unique landscape and the antiquities of Delos. I am here to direct the discussion to the direction you feel comfortable with while showing us the impressive mosaics, the breathtaking architectural miracles of the Hellenistic and Roman installations of an important urban centre older than 2000 years. Together, we are exploring the remnants of the sanctuary of Apollo, retelling the myths of this “holy island” and realizing its impact in our lives today. Interaction, humorous tidbits inspired by the site, stories and interesting comments of previous visitors, even the “performance” of dropping a bucket into an ancient well to bring you water are included during this 4hr tour. One of the exciting things about being a local guide is to surprise his guests with those little things they are never mentioned in a guide book. The “inside” information that one needs years of experience, repeated visits and personal contact with archaeologists to filter and obtain. I am here for all these reasons, ready to welcome you with a smile (even behind my protecting mask!) and I am sure that Delos will amaze you with its natural and cultural beauty.
