How many days · Mykonos · Greece
How many days do you need in Mykonos?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
4 days is the sweet spot for Mykonos, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two days cover Chora, Little Venice, the windmills and Delos. Four days add a mix of south-coast and north-coast beaches, Ano Mera and a boat trip to Rhenia; a week suits combining Mykonos with Tinos, Naxos or Paros.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 4 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 5
- Daylight
- 9.6 h (Dec) to 14.7 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Little Venice, Kato Mili windmills, Delos and Paradise and Super Paradise beaches |
| 2 days | Good | Paradise and Super Paradise beaches, Panagia Paraportiani and Archaeological Museum of Mykonos |
| 3 days | Good | Aegean Maritime Museum, Chora's lanes and Matoyianni street and Armenistis Lighthouse |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Tinos |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Tinos and Syros (Ermoupoli) |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Mykonos add up to roughly 19–25 hours of visiting time — about 3–4 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Delos (Half a day), Paradise and Super Paradise beaches (Half a day) and Platis Gialos and Psarou (Half a day).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Little Venice | 1–2 hours | Mykonos Town (Chora) |
| Kato Mili windmills | 30 minutes | Mykonos Town (Chora) |
| Delos | Half a day | Delos |
| Paradise and Super Paradise beaches | Half a day | South coast |
| Panagia Paraportiani | 20 minutes | Mykonos Town (Chora) |
| Archaeological Museum of Mykonos | 45 minutes | Mykonos Town (Chora) |
| Aegean Maritime Museum | 45 minutes | Mykonos Town (Chora) |
| Chora's lanes and Matoyianni street | 1–2 hours | Mykonos Town (Chora) |
| Armenistis Lighthouse | 1 hour | Agios Stefanos |
| Ano Mera and Panagia Tourliani Monastery | 2 hours | Ano Mera |
| Platis Gialos and Psarou | Half a day | Platis Gialos and Psarou |
| Agios Sostis | Half a day | North coast |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 4 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on Little Venice and Kato Mili windmills |
| With children | 5 days | Slower days and time for Kato Mili windmills |
| With day trips | 6 days | Add Tinos and Syros (Ermoupoli) |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.6 hours of daylight) than in June (about 14.7 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Mykonos with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Mykonos?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 4 days is more comfortable. Two days cover Chora, Little Venice, the windmills and Delos. Four days add a mix of south-coast and north-coast beaches, Ano Mera and a boat trip to Rhenia; a week suits combining Mykonos with Tinos, Naxos or Paros.
+Is a week too long in Mykonos?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Tinos and Syros (Ermoupoli).