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Mykonos itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · GreeceOctober–May

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ €140
First stop
08:30

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Mykonos itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Chora and Little Venice
  2. Day 2 Delos
  3. Day 3 Southern beaches: Paradise and Super Paradise

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 2, 3, 4 and 5 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €140 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:30–20:30

Chora and Little Venice

  1. Landmark

    Mykonos Chora Matoyianni

    Whitewashed labyrinth lanes and bougainvillea; quiet in the morning, with boutiques.

    Free

  2. Culture

    Panagia Paraportiani

    A white 'snowball' church formed from five fused chapels; the island's emblem.

    Free

  3. Landmark

    Kato Mili Windmills

    Five 16th-century windmills; views of Little Venice, best in morning light.

    Free

  4. Food

    Nikos Taverna Chora

    A family taverna since the 1980s; try the lamb and moussaka, and Petros the pelican may wander past.

    ≈ €20 per person
  5. 5 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Little Venice Sunset

    Houses with balconies over the sea; have a cocktail (15 EUR) at Caprice or Scarpa, and expect spray from the waves.

    ≈ €15 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Kiki's Tavern Agios SostisA grill taverna with no electricity; expect a queue. Beside the beach (by vehicle).
  • Aegean Maritime MuseumCombine with Lena's House; Tria Pigadia.

Day 2 · 09:00–17:30Day trip

Delos

  1. Landmark

    Delos Ferry Old Port

    The sacred island where Apollo was born; 30 minutes by boat (22 EUR return, 09:00/10:00); closed on Mondays.

    ≈ €22 per person

  2. Culture

    Delos Archaeological Site

    A UNESCO-listed Hellenistic city; Terrace of the Lions, House of Dionysos mosaics (phallus monument), the theatre. No shade.

    ≈ €12 per person

  3. Nature

    Mount Kynthos Delos

    A 113 m hill with 360° views of the Cyclades; 20 minutes.

    Free

  4. Food

    Delos Museum Cafe

    The only cafe; sandwiches. Return boats at 13:30/15:00.

    ≈ €8 per person
  5. 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Agios Stefanos Beach

    A winter beach walk for the afternoon.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Rinia Island Boat TourDelos's neighbour, with deserted coves; swimming, boat tour.
  • Mykonos Old Port CafesBreakfast or lunch at the port, instead of the museum cafe.

Day 3 · 10:00–18:30Day trip

Southern beaches: Paradise and Super Paradise

  1. Nature

    Platis Gialos

    A family beach and the starting point for water taxis; shallow sea.

    Free

  2. Nature

    Paraga Beach

    A small cove with the Scorpios beach club (pricey, a sunset ritual).

    Free

  3. Nature

    Paradise Beach

    A 1970s hippie beach, now a party spot; Tropicana daytime party after 16:00.

    Free

  4. Food

    Super Paradise Beach

    A steep cove; JackieO' beach club (LGBT-friendly) for lunch and sunbeds.

    ≈ €30 per person

  5. Nature

    Elia Beach

    The island's longest quiet beach; sunbeds, and a water taxi back.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Scorpios ParagaA bohemian-luxe beach club; book ahead. A sunset ritual.
  • Agrari BeachElia's quiet neighbour; reachable on foot.

Day 4 · 09:30–17:30Day trip

The north: Ano Mera and Fokos

  1. Culture

    Panagia Tourliani Ano Mera

    A monastery dating from 1542; marble bell tower, in the island's inland village, with a weekend market.

    Free

  2. Food

    Ano Mera Square Breakfast

    A cafe on the village square; try loukoumades (Greek doughnuts).

    ≈ €8 per person
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Nature

    Fokos Beach

    Winter wind; keep it short.

    Free

  5. Food

    Fokos Taverna

    The beach's only taverna; home-style Greek food with Cycladic views.

    ≈ €25 per person
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Panormos Beach Principote

    A chic beach club (Principote) or the quiet end; the northern meltemi wind blows here.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Agios Sostis BeachFokos's neighbour, next to Kiki's taverna.
  • Mykonos Vioma Organic FarmOrganic vineyard and tasting; Ano Mera.

Day 5 · 10:00–17:30Day trip

Boat trip: the southern islands

  1. Landmark

    Ornos Port Boat Tour

    Half- or full-day sailing boat or catamaran (about 90-150 EUR, lunch included); along the south coast.

    ≈ €90 per person
  2. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Nature

    Dragonisi Caves

    Sea caves and Mediterranean monk seals; snorkelling.

    Free

  4. Food

    Lunch on Board

    Grilled food on deck; included.

    Free

  5. Nature

    Rinia Coves Swim

    Turquoise coves on a deserted island; snorkelling.

    Free
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Ornos Beach Return

    Sunbeds and cocktails at Ornos; Kuzina restaurant.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Kuzina OrnosA beach restaurant; seafood.
  • Agios Ioannis BeachThe Shirley Valentine beach; views of Delos at sunset. An alternative to Ornos.

Day 6 · 10:00–21:00

Chora culture and Armenistis

  1. Culture

    Rarity Gallery Chora

    A contemporary art gallery; Kalogera.

    Free

  2. Culture

    Folklore Museum Mykonos

    A folk museum in a captain's house; Kastro.

    Free
  3. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Sakis Grill House Chora

    Souvlaki and gyros; cheap and good, Kalogera.

    ≈ €10 per person
  5. 4 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Armenistis Lighthouse

    An 1891 lighthouse on the north-west cape; views of Tinos and a crowd-free sunset alternative.

    Free
  7. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  8. Food

    180° Sunset Bar Chora

    A hilltop bar with views of Chora and the sunset; book ahead.

    ≈ €25 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Kastro's Bar Little VeniceA sunset bar since 1976; classical music.
  • Mykonos Brewing CompanyTasting of the island's beer; instead of the grill.

Day 7 · 08:30–12:15

Harbour morning and a gentle farewell

  1. Landmark

    Old Port Morning Fishermen

    Petros the pelican and the fishing boats; a calm harbour.

    Free

  2. Food

    Gioras Wood Bakery

    A wood-fired oven since 1420, the island's oldest; try tiropita (cheese pie) and kalathaki.

    ≈ €5 per person

  3. Shopping

    Chora Streets Last Walk

    Sandals (the Mykonos sandal) and kopanisti cheese as souvenirs.

    Free
  4. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Mykonos Airport

    4 km from Chora by taxi or bus; farewell (the Piraeus ferry leaves from the new port).

    ≈ €10 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Trio Bougatsa ChoraCretan bougatsa; instead of the bakery.
  • Ano Mera Saturday MarketA village market (Saturday).

Good to know: 6 things that make a Mykonos trip easier

  1. Buses (KTEL Fabrika and Old Port terminals) to the beaches cost 2 EUR; ATV/scooter 30-50 EUR; taxis are very scarce (expensive, no Uber). The airport is 4 km away.
  2. From November to March almost everything is closed (about 10,000 locals), and it is windy at 12°C; openings in April-May; October is quiet and mild (sea 22°C).
  3. Delos 12 + boat 22; taverna 20-30, beach club 60-100+, cocktail 15-20; one of Europe's most expensive islands; round your tip up.
  4. Delos is closed on Mondays and has no shade, so bring water and a hat; Fokos has a dirt road (ATV); Paradise and Super Paradise parties start after 16:00.
  5. Kopanisti (spicy cheese), louza (cured pork), kalathaki, the Mykonos sandal; the Gioras bakery is 600 years old.
  6. Sunset: Little Venice (crowded), Armenistis (quiet), 180° bar (book ahead).

Spending: ≈ €980 per person for 7 days

  • Food€480
  • Entry and tours€180
  • Local transport€200
  • Other€120

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Mykonos?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 2, 3, 4 and 5; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Mykonos cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €140 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Mykonos?

The first stop is at 08:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.