MYKONOSGREECE

LOCAL CUISINE SHOPPING

Take one look at Mykonos and it’s easy to see why the ancients revered Apollo, god of sunlight, music and beauty.

Postcard-perfect in every way, the island is world-renowned for its azure seascape, fabulous beaches, iconic windmills and winding lanes full of lush courtyard gardens and balconies overflowing with flowers.

Originally constructed as a dizzying maze to confuse pirates, the streets of Mykonos today are a welcoming idyll of sunshine and carefree fun.

Greek meals start with mezethes, small savory plates like olives, hummus, octopus, mussels or roe.

Simple white cheeses are part of classic Mykonos cuisine. Try the peppery kopanisti or sweet tyrovalia mixed with onion pie. Melopita, a sweet cheese pie, is deliciously filling or try xinotyri, a sour cheese pie with more bite.

Pork and fish are the island’s staples. Every part of a pig is eaten here, from cured meat to lung stew to head cheese. Smoky chops are sure to please most appetites, though. The traditional fish is red mullet, pan-fried with tomatoes and capers.

The favorite local wine is the white Paraportiano, a mellow fruity choice. Sample ouzo, too, an anise liqueur that turns white with the addition of water.

Shopping in Mykonos has the same beachy mood as everything on the island. Sporty fashion boutiques line the coast. Look for cover-ups, bathing

suits, beach dresses and hats. Feel free to wear head-to-toe white.

Anything made from local olive oil is worth checking out. Soaps, lotions, shampoo and candles all have a silky feel and earthy scent.

Find a strand or two of komboloi to wear or take home. These Greek prayer beads comprise around twenty beads with one tied off, strung on leather, string or fine metal. Komboloi used to be for older men, but everyone wears them now.

Discover the stunning playground of Mykonos.

CURRENCY Greece uses the euro. Bring cash in small bills.

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PLACES OF INTEREST TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIES

1. LITTLE VENICE AND WINDMILLSPhotograph these houses built into the side of the sea near windmills and the Aegean.

2. PARAPORTIANI CHURCHSee the traditional Cycladic architecture of the island’s most famous church.

3. AEGEAN MARITIME MUSEUMDiscover the history and legacy of the Aegean Sea’s merchant ships.

4. MYKONOS’ BEACHESFrolic in crystal waters and golden sand along these spectacular beaches.

beyond city center

PANAGIA TOURLIANI MONASTERYTour this 16th century church and adjacent museum with holy relics and bells.

DELOS ARCHEOLOGICAL SITEVisit the sacred temples and relics of the mythological birthplace of Artemis and Apollo.

TOWN OF MYKONOS - HORAExplore the beautiful churches and windy streets under the Byzantine Monastery.

Enter a world of fantastic mythology.

Delos is the former religious center of

the Aegean region. Greeks believed it the

birthplace of Apollo, god of the sun and

Artemis, goddess of the moon. Wander

the ruins, temples, monuments and

mansions of this superb archipelago.

Dive into the perfection of Mykonos’

southern beach. Elia Beach is one of the

island’s prettiest and a perfect example

of how Mykonos earned its reputation for

sun-soaked glory. Swim the clear waters

and relax in the golden sand under rented

sun beds or umbrellas.

Take in the full beauty of Mykonos. This

scenic drive passes whitewashed houses,

blue-domed churches, windmills, bays

and more. See the island’s beaches,

before touring the village of Ano Mera

and its 16th century monastery, Panagia

Tourlani to sample ouzo and mezethes.

ANCIENT DELOS

ELIA BEACH TRANSFER

SCENIC ISLAND DRIVE WITH ANO MERA MONASTERY

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Visit the Land Discoveries Desk

on Deck 4 to reserve these and

other exciting experiences.

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