Chartering a motor yacht with Delos at the centre of your itinerary connects the ancient sacred heart of the Cyclades with the full range of modern island destinations surrounding it. The tiny uninhabited island of Delos lies just two nautical miles west of Mykonos and is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. A morning at anchor off Delos, with a guided tour of the Lion Terrace and the Temple of Apollo, sets the tone for a charter that balances history with the pleasures of the Aegean summer. Motor yachts are ideally suited to a Delos-centred itinerary because the island itself has no harbour for overnight mooring. Yachts anchor in the sheltered bay to the west, tender passengers ashore to the landing stage, and depart for Mykonos, Paros, or Rhenia in the afternoon. The speed and flexibility of a motor yacht means the archaeological visit can be woven into a full-island circuit without sacrificing any time on the water. Weekly charter rates for the motor yacht fleet in the Greece location, which includes Delos, run from around 55,000 to 350,000 euros per week, plus a 30 percent advance provisioning allowance for fuel, food, drink, and marina fees. June is the best month for Delos, as visitor numbers are manageable and the meltemi has not yet reached its July and August intensity. The surrounding waters are some of the clearest in the Cyclades, rewarding snorkelling guests between sightseeing stops.
