Delos & Rhenia Islands: Private Sailing Tour with Lunch

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Ancient Delos ruins and quiet Rhenia beaches by sailboat

You’ll board a sailing boat from Mykonos with hotel pickup included, visit ancient Delos with its marble ruins and mythical history, then swim or snorkel off peaceful Rhenia Island before sharing lunch on deck. Expect sun on your face, stories from your guide, and moments that linger long after you’re back on shore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and island exploration

Shuttle to sailing boat Nadia K
Board sailing boat and start tour
Sail from Tourlos to Delos (1 hour)
Disembark and explore Delos archaeological site
Sail to Rhenia island
Swim and snorkel at Rhenia island
Sail from Rhenia to Tourlos (1 hour)
Shuttle to hotel or chosen location

The Experience

“No one was ever born or died here,” our captain said as we drifted up to Delos — he had this way of making the island sound even more mysterious. I’d seen photos before, but stepping off the Nadia K with the sun already warming my shoulders, I got that odd shiver you get when you realize you’re actually somewhere you’ve only read about. The marble underfoot was still cool and a bit gritty, and the wind carried this faint smell of wild thyme. Our guide pointed out where Apollo was meant to have been born — I tried to imagine gods growing up on an island where mortals weren’t allowed to be born or die. It’s strange, but standing there, it felt like time just sort of paused for a bit.

After wandering around Delos (I lost track of time — there’s so much old stone and silence), we sailed over to Rhenia. The water changed color completely; it went from deep blue to this clear turquoise that made me want to just jump in before anyone else. Lunch was simple but hit the spot — salty feta, bread that tasted fresh-baked, olives that actually tasted different than back home. Someone started laughing because I tried snorkeling for the first time and managed to get water up my nose (not as graceful as I’d hoped). The crew didn’t mind at all — they just handed me another mask and told me not to worry about it.

I kept thinking how close all these islands are to Mykonos but how different they feel — like you’re let in on a quieter side of Greece for a day. We sailed back in the late afternoon light, everyone a little sun-warmed and quiet. There’s something about salt on your skin and old stories in your head that sticks with you after a trip like this.

What’s included

Your day includes complimentary hotel pickup and return transfer from Mykonos, all sailing aboard Nadia K with WiFi access, entry to Delos archaeological site guided by local experts, use of snorkeling equipment at Rhenia Island, onboard restroom facilities throughout the journey, plus a relaxed lunch served while anchored in calm Aegean waters before heading back in the afternoon.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mykonos Sea Excursions/Mykonos Sailing Dream