Tinos
Home of Panagia Evangelistria, Greece's most important pilgrimage church, plus marble-carving villages such as Pyrgos and hundreds of dovecotes. Rent a car or join a tour to see the villages.
Dnevni izleti iz Mykonos
Kamo ići, koliko dugo traje i kako doći tamo bez automobila.
- Delos 30–40 min by boat
- Tinos ~30 min by ferry
- Rhenia: swim day
- Check the wind first
Uži izbor
Five day trips, ranked
| Trip | Each way | Od | Best for | As a day trip? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delos | 30–40 min boat | Old Port | History, UNESCO ruins | Yes — the essential one |
| Rhenia | about 45 min boat | Old Port / Ornos (charters) | Swimming, empty coves | Yes, by excursion or private boat |
| Tinos | about 30 min ferry | New Port | Church, villages, food | Yes |
| Paros | about 1 hour ferry | New Port | Naoussa, beaches | Possible; better overnight |
| Naxos | about 75 min ferry | New Port | Portara, mountain villages | Long day; better overnight |
Crossing times are typical for fast ferries in season; slower ships take longer. Check the operator timetable for your date — and the wind forecast the evening before.
Number one
Delos: Apollo's island
In myth, Apollo and Artemis were born on Delos. In history, it was the religious heart of the Aegean and later a free port packed with merchants' houses — which is why its mosaics are so rich. Today the whole island is an archaeological site, listed by UNESCO in 1990, with no overnight stays.
- Boat: from the Old Port of Chora, several sailings a day in season; about €25 return (operators, 2026).
- Site and museum: €20, reduced €10; summer hours 08:00–19:30, last entry 19:00 (Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades, 2026). Often closed in the depth of winter — check before you go.
- Bring: water, a hat and real shoes. There is almost no shade.
By ferry
Tinos, Paros and Naxos
Paros
Naoussa's fishing harbour, long sandy beaches and Parikia's old town. Doable in a day on the morning and evening boats, nicer with one night.
Naxos
The Portara — the giant marble doorway of an unfinished temple — at the harbour, mountain villages inland and some of the longest beaches in the Cyclades.
Brodom
Rhenia and the south-coast cruise
Uninhabited Rhenia lies just west of Delos. It has no facilities and some of the clearest water around Mykonos, and it is reached only by boat: excursion boats that combine Delos and a swim stop, or private charters from Ornos Bay.
- Excursion: look for trips that land on Delos and then anchor off Rhenia for swimming — confirm both in writing.
- Private boat: half-day and full-day charters from Ornos, priced per boat; see yacht days.
- Bring everything you need: water, food and shade. Take your rubbish back.
Without a boat
A day out on Mykonos itself
Ano Mera
The monastery of Panagia Tourliani, then lunch on the village square. 15 minutes by car or bus from the Old Port.
Village lunch
Armenistis lighthouse
The 19th-century lighthouse on the north-west cape — a calm alternative to Little Venice at sunset.
Quiet sunset
The north-coast drive
Panormos, Agios Sostis and Kiki's Tavern on a calm day, then Ftelia — the island before tourism.
Wild beaches
Before you book
Wind, timing and booking
Watch the meltemi
Strong north wind in July and August can cancel small boats to Delos and Rhenia and delay ferries. Book your boat day early in your stay so you can reschedule.
Two tickets for Delos
The boat and the site are paid separately. Buy the boat at the Old Port kiosk or from an agent; the €20 site ticket at the entrance.
Last boat back
Note the return time before you land on any island — missing the last ferry means an unplanned night.
Česta pitanja
Pitanja o jednodnevnim izletima
Koji je najbolji jednodnevni izlet iz Mykonos?
Delos. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site 30–40 minutes by boat from the Old Port, with temples, mosaics and the famous lions. Go on a morning boat, budget about €25 for the return boat and €20 for the site (reduced €10), and allow three to four hours on the island.
Can you do Tinos as a day trip from Mykonos?
Yes. Fast ferries from the New Port take about 30 minutes, so you can leave in the morning and return in the evening. Visit the church of Panagia Evangelistria near the port, then rent a car or join a tour to see the marble villages. Check return times before you go.
Is Paros or Naxos possible in one day from Mykonos?
Both are possible on the first morning and last evening ferries — about an hour to Paros and 75 minutes to Naxos — but they make long days with little time ashore. They are much better as overnight stops on an island-hopping route. Check schedules and keep a buffer for wind.