If you ask anyone to name a Greek Island, they would definitely name either “Santorini” or “Mykonos.” Did you know – you’re now scrolling the blog of the party capital of Greece! Mykonos also known as ‘Chora’ is located in the Cycladic region of the Aegean Sea. This Greek island of Mykonos is one of the most renowned summer destination which has amazing beaches, luxurious resorts, wild nightlife, epic sunsets, top class restaurants and every good reason you can consider for being one of the most popular travel destination. We hope this ultimate Mykonos Travel Blog helps you plan a perfect Mykonos Itinerary 3 Days. 3 Days in Mykonos we felt is just about right to give you enough time to cover all the best things to do in Mykonos Greece, where you can explore Mykonos town, enjoy Little Venice, spend time on the beautiful beaches and even take a day trip to the UNESCO site of Delos.
Mykonos is famous for its picturesque town that has small alleys lined with whitewashed houses with blue doors, centuries-old windmills and beautiful red- pink bougainvillea flowers across the streets. It is one of the most expensive island in the Cyclades and each corner of it would amaze you in every possible way, we can vouch for that. Every traveller must include Mykonos in their list while in Greece, to get the complete vibe of this upbeat-bohemian island which feels so contemporary but ancient at the same time. We had spent the best time strolling around this town for 3 days which we would forever cherish.
Things you need to know before you visit Mykonos : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
1. How to reach Mykonos : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
We boarded fight from Athens and reached Mykonos in less than 40 min of flying. One of the most popular ways to travel to Mykonos, is to take a ferry. Ferries leaving from Athens to Mykonos takes about 2hr 30min to 5hr, largely depending on the type of vessel and climatic conditions.
2.Greece Currency : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
You can easily use Euro which is accepted everywhere. If possible, try to carry some hard cash as most of the local shops don’t accept plastic money apart from few big stores. You would even find ATMs at every corner so don’t have to worry much if you run short of cash.
3. Language in Mykonos : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
As Mykonos is quite a touristic place, almost everyone speaks and understands English. However, Greek is by far the most spoken language in the city.
4. Best time to visit Mykonos : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
Mykonos is a summer destination, and the peak tourist season starts from May to October when the weather is sunny and beach-worthy. Mostly tourists flock from July to August and rates for everything spikes up. So pack your bags during the low season instead, as it can be a great time to travel around, while you can save some money too. Winters in Mykonos are mild (late November to March) and the weather can be unpredictable with frequent downpour. Also many hotel, restaurants shuts down leaving the island virtually deserted. So we won’t recommend Mykonos during winters.
5. Is Mykonos safe : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
Greece as a country is very safe to travel around, even if you are a solo traveller or travelling with friends & family. Still you must take good care of yourself and people around with you as safety should always be the first priority. We felt absolutely safe around every nook and corners.
6. Greece Mobile Networks : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
We always prefer using a local SIM card wherever we travel, which makes it easier to remain connected and to also avoid international roaming rates. You can get a Greek SIM card for 5 EURO from Vodafone and other authorized stores which are mostly of similar rates. We collected our SIM cards from Athens International Airport (ATH).
7. How to apply for an Visa for Greece : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
You need to apply for Schengen visa to enter Greece. Find out whether you need to apply for a Greece Visa or not. However U.S. citizens may enter Greece without a visa for stays of up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes. Visit your nearest embassy for further information.
8. Transportation in Mykonos : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
Mykonos is relatively a small island, covering an area of 105.2sqkm. Its takes only 40 min to drive from one end to the other(west-east). Getting around in Mykonos is really accessible without too much of hassle. Depending on where you stay, you can get around and explore the best beaches and restaurants on foot as nothing is too far away from one another.
If you are an independent traveller like us, you will also find that Mykonos is quite easy to go around on boats, buses, rented car or scooter. While public buses are the most convenient and the cheapest way of transportation to get around you’ll just need to find the right timetable and plan your transfers accordingly. Also Mykonos Sea bus are groups of boat taxi operators departing from new port to old port and vice versa(takes 10min) everyday. This water taxis departs in every half n hour from 8am-12pm that can take you to all of the island’s best beaches and also the best way to do some beach hopping throughout the day. Per trip would cost 2Euro.
9. Best areas to stay in Mykonos : Mykonos Itinerary 3 days
It would be convenient to stay in and around the main city centre from where you can get to a lot of major attractions by walking. We stayed at Hotel ‘OLIA’ which is right outside the town and close to the new ferry port. You can also book your stays at Chora which is located in the heart of Mykonos Town. This is where mostly all the shops and restaurants are located, including “Little Venice”.
Mykonos Itinerary 3 Days
- Day1: Arrive in Mykonos and wander around Chora town and Little Venice to witness the gorgeous sunset.
- Day2: Go for Delos island tour which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy the nightlife back in Little Venice or relax at your hotel.
- Day3: Go beach hopping like Platis Gialos beach, Paranga Beach, Paradise beach, Super Paradise beach and visit the Byzantine church ‘Panagia Paraportiani’
Below is the complete breakdown of days on how you can utilize your 3days in Mykonos and things to do in Mykonos.
Day 1: Arrive in Mykonos and wander around Chora town and Little Venice to witness the gorgeous sunset.
Arriving at Mykonos was an exciting event in itself. The sun usually goes down after 8pm so you have more sunlight to yourself to explore this tiny island. Post checking-in, freshened up and we decided to walk up to the Chora town. Walking alongside the cliff overlooking the sea was an amazing half n hour saunter.
We went in shoulder months and the crowd was crazy, overfilling the restaurants and every single corners. To find the ‘Little Venice’ might be difficult at first, so it would be great if you can seek help from the locals. Because of the houses on the water, this neighborhood is referred to as Little Venice, its very pretty.
This is a great place to hangout order coffee/booze and enjoy the spectacular sunset. Make sure to reserve a table beforehand because by late afternoon, lots of people flock in to watch the sunset and its absolutely impossible to get a seat of your choice if you just walk-in at any restaurants, bars or cafeterias.
Also there’s a great view of the century old windmills from this point, you can walk up to it and admire the beauty of this island.
Day2: Go for Delos island tour which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy the nightlife back in Little Venice or relax at your hotel
We boarded water bus from the new port to old port, from where ferries to Delos island usually departs.
Ferry tickets to Delos Island from Mykonos can be purchased online via GetYourGuide. It would cost 22Euro for adults and 11Euro for kids(return ticket). It is also possible to buy tickets from the counter itself before departure. The ferry from Mykonos to Delos leaves the dock sharp at 9am/10am/11am. So make sure you reach the counter 1hr prior to get hold of your tickets.
Note:The ticket does not include entry to the archaeology site, which is extra 8Euro per person that you need to pay once you arrive at the island.
Delos is a tiny Greek island and archaeological site in the Aegean sea’s Cyclades archipelago off the coast of Mykonos and takes about 30 min. This island is the mythological birth place of the Greek god Apollo, which also served as the major religious centre and port during the 1st millennium B.C. Delos island is now converted into a vast open air museum that includes temples, statues, a theatre, and flower sanctuaries from end to end and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It would take approximately 3 hrs to explore the entire island on foot, however you can also go for a guided tour(60Euro per person and 30Euro for kids) if you’re interested in history,or wander around on your own. But make sure you pay attention to the departure time of the ferry from Delos back to Mykonos which are basically 12pm/1pm/2pm respectively.
We were dropped back at Mykonos old port by 1pm, and later decided to sit by our favourite coffee corner grabbed lunch and chill for the rest of the day at Little Venice.
Day3: Go beach hopping like Platis Gialos beach, Paranga Beach, Paradise beach, Super Paradise beach and visit the Byzantine church ‘Panagia Paraportiani’
About the beaches here, we felt are okay and not something out of the blue. Don’t expect white sand and blue lagoons, but yeah beaches are clean and good enough for sun bathing and lounging. From the old port the nearest bus station is Fabrika station from where we boarded the bus(1.8 Euro per person) to reach one of the most famous beach called Platys Gialos Beach.You can also check out Paranga, Paradise, and Super Paradise beach which are the other popular beaches here.
Make sure you also visit The Church of ‘Panagia Paraportiani’ which is situated in the neighbourhood of Kastro, in the town of Chora. This is a Byzantine church and the name means “Our Lady of the Side Gate” in Greek. This church dates back to 1425 and it took nearly two centuries to finish. This is no ordinary church as the building is composed of five separate churches which are all connected with each other and are dedicated to different saints.
Estimated Budget for Mykonos Travel
Hotels
Budget three-star hotels starts from 60-150 Euro in peak season, although you can usually search for Airbns which are cheaper starting at 35-80 Euro per night. Also prices are comparatively low during the off-season. Accommodation prices in the town are the most expensive, so you can book your stays outside the town.
Food
Food is expensive in this island, especially if you want fine dining experience it would cost you 15-20 Euro for main dish and 5-7 Euro for a glass of wine. However we tried to cut down our budget on food and survived just by eating Gyros. It’s the best in town we had in a while. As breakfast was served in the hotel, for lunch and dinner we made it for 8Euro per person.
Transfers
We would recommend exploring Mykonos on foot because its a very tiny island. Water bus and public bus would cost between 1.8-2 Euro per person one way.
Island tours and sightings
For island tours and transfers it would cost between 8-22 Euro per person.
That’s all about it, things you can do in Mykonos in 3 days. So guys hope you find this blog helpful planning yours, and if you have any queries please write it down in the comment section below. We would try to help with the best of our knowledge.
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