Board a local ferry from the tender pier in Mykonos and cross to the ancient island of Delos. Delos was the birthplace of Apollo and his twin sister Artemis -- the children of Zeus and Leto. This sacred island is uninhabited now, but its first settlements date to the 3rd millennium BC. The ruins on Delos are numerous and important to Greek history -- the Sanctuary of Apollo complex, the area of the Sacred Lake (which dried up in 1926), the Terrace of Lions, the sanctuaries on Cynthus, the theater district, and the commercial harbor district.
Today, you will see the ruins of Delos in a most extraordinary fashion with the aid of Augmented Reality Software (AR). Augmented Reality combines the camera's content with a virtual one. In other words, it is a mixture of real-time video and many different virtual elements. AR essentially enables you to simply point the tablet's camera at various locations of the site and view them in their original form, as they once stood thousands of years ago. It is an amazing way to view the site as both the ruins of today and the complete, whole buildings of yesteryear.
An archaeologist provides narration, offering valuable insights into the history, architecture, and significance of the all-important sanctuary.
Please note: Tour requires a great deal of walking. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, grass, and steps. Shade is limited; please dress accordingly. Bring a hat and wear sunscreen. The public ferry ride is 45 minutes each way; the crossing can be rough; guests who suffer from motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.