Holland America Mykonos Delos Excursion: Apollo's Birth Myth
Delos, near Mykonos, is the legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology. This Holland America Mykonos Delos shore excursion takes visitors to the sacred island where, according to myth, the twin gods were born. The video traces the story of Leto, cursed by Hera, and her search for a place to give birth, then shows how a Holland America shore excursion curated with the History Channel brings that history to life on Delos today. It is aimed at cruise travelers curious about Greek mythology and the ancient sites near Mykonos. In this video: Mykonos is known today for white houses, bright blue doors, and windmills. Delos is the legendary birthplace of the Greek gods Apollo and Artemis. According to myth, Hera cursed Leto so no land would accept her to give birth. Delos, a small rocky island, offered refuge to Leto under a sacred palm tree. Delos became one of the most important religious and trading centers in the ancient Mediterranean. Holland America offers Delos shore excursions curated with The HISTORY Channel™ , including a ferry from Mykonos, the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Sacred Lake, and augmented reality narrated by an archeologist. Please note that shore excursions and programming are exclusively offered by Holland America and are not sponsored or administered by The HISTORY Channel™.