Mykonos is a small island with big contrasts. In ancient Greece it was a busy trading hub, nowadays, destination for visitors. Known as the island of winds, although it hides many quiet beaches. Party scene for international celebrities but authentic in local traditions.
Mykonos is next to the island of Delos, the most sacred island in ancient Greece, the birthplace of the mythical Gods Apollo and Artemis, the large archaeological site which is enlisted in UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. Mykonos presents its ancient past in the island’s Archaeological Museum.
In 1207, Mykonos came under Venetian rule. At the following centuries, the island shaped its architecture. The famous windmills, the picturesque neighborhood “Little Venice” and the narrow alleys in Mykonos Town (Chora), were influenced by the Venetians.
Following the fate of the other islands, Mykonos was conquered by the Ottomans in the 16th century and played a vital role in the Greek War of Independence in 1821. One of the big sponsors and heroine of the revolution, was the Mykonian Manto Mavrogenous.
The cosmopolitan spirit of Mykonos urges every visitor to have fun and enjoy life. Aristotle Onassis, Jackie Kennedy, Maria Callas, Grace Kelly, Elisabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Marlon Brando, Brigitte Bardot, Jean Paul Gaultier, Tommy Hilfinger, Giorgio Armani, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Mick Jagger, did.
From Mykonos, daily excursions or cruises to the nearby islands of Delos & Rhenia or Tinos can be organized.
Doucas Tours & Travel offers holiday packages to Mykonos Island.
Access to Mykonos Island: By plane from the airports of Athens and Thessaloniki. By boat from the ports of Piraeus or Rafina (Athens).
The packages include:
- Accommodation in selected hotels of all categories.
- Domestic flights or boat tickets from Piraeus or Rafina (May-Oct).
- Transfer or Car Rental.
- Shared cruises and shared or private activities.
- Tailor-made Day-by-Day itinerary.
This program applies to Individuals (May-Oct). Request a quotation.
