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Mykonos itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · GreeceJune–September

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 June–September. 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

    White maze-like lanes and bougainvillea; quiet in the morning, with boutiques.

    Free

  2. Culture

    Panagia Paraportiani

    A whitewashed 'snowball' church formed from five chapels fused together; the island's symbol.

    Free

  3. Landmark

    Kato Mili Windmills

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

    Free

  4. Food

    Nikos Taverna Chora

    A family taverna since the 1980s; lamb and moussaka, with Petros the pelican passing by.

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

  6. Nature

    Little Venice Sunset

    Houses with balconies over the sea; cocktails at Caprice or Scarpa (15 EUR), and the waves splash.

    ≈ €15 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Kiki's Tavern Agios SostisA grill taverna without electricity; expect a queue, next to 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, mosaics in the House of Dionysos (with a 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 Afternoon

    A quiet beach near Chora; views of the ferries.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Rinia Island Boat TourDelos's neighbour, with deserted coves; swimming and tours.
  • Mykonos Old Port CafesBreakfast or lunch at the harbour; 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 starting point for water taxis; shallow sea.

    Free

  2. Nature

    Paraga Beach

    A small cove; Scorpios beach club (expensive, a sunset ritual).

    Free

  3. Nature

    Paradise Beach

    A 1970s hippie beach, now a party spot; Tropicana day 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

North: Ano Mera and Fokos

  1. Culture

    Panagia Tourliani Ano Mera

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

    Free

  2. Food

    Ano Mera Square Breakfast

    A village square cafe; loukoumades (Greek doughnuts).

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

  4. Nature

    Fokos Beach

    The island's deserted northern beach (dirt road); no facilities, natural.

    Free

  5. Food

    Fokos Taverna

    The beach's only taverna; homemade Greek food, Cycladic views.

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

  7. Nature

    Panormos Beach Principote

    A stylish beach club (Principote) or the quiet end; the northern meltemi wind.

    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 tour: southern islands

  1. Landmark

    Ornos Harbour 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

    Swimming in Rinia Coves

    A deserted island with turquoise coves; snorkelling.

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

  7. Nature

    Return to Ornos Beach

    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 the Delos sunset, instead of 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 northwest cape; views of Tinos, a sunset alternative (without the crowds).

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

  8. Food

    180° Sunset Bar Chora

    A hilltop bar; 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 bakery since 1420; the island's oldest, with tiropita (cheese pie) and kalathaki.

    ≈ €5 per person

  3. Shopping

    Chora Streets Last Walk

    Sandals (the Mykonos sandal) and kopanisti cheese make good souvenirs.

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

  5. Landmark

    Mykonos Airport

    4 km from Chora; taxi or bus. Farewell (Piraeus ferry: 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 or scooter 30-50 EUR; taxis are very scarce (expensive, no Uber). The airport is 4 km away.
  2. Summer (July-August): the party island is packed; the meltemi wind makes the northern beaches rough while the south stays calm; beach club sunbeds cost 50-200 EUR. June and September are ideal.
  3. Delos 12 + boat 22; taverna 20-30, beach club 60-100+, cocktail 15-20; one of Europe's most expensive islands; round up your tips.
  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, Mykonos sandals; 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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.