Your first day is deliberately easy: after landing at Mykonos Airport, allow roughly 30–45 minutes for luggage, a taxi or pre-booked transfer, and check-in in Mykonos Town. In November, pre-booking is sensible because airport taxis are limited and buses run less frequently; expect around €20–€30 to Chora, depending on luggage and timing. Once settled, walk toward Kato Mili and the Windmills of Mykonos for late-afternoon light. Give yourselves about 30 minutes for photos, but hold onto hats and loose items—the windmills are exposed and November can be blustery.
Continue downhill into Little Venice, where the waterfront balconies and narrow harborfront lanes are especially atmospheric outside the summer crowds. Spend around 45 minutes wandering rather than trying to follow a strict route; the best views are along the seafront toward the windmills. From there, head into Kastro to see Panagia Paraportiani, Mykonos’s famous whitewashed church. It is free to view from outside, and the surrounding lanes are uneven, so comfortable shoes are more useful than anything dressy.
After sunset, drift through Matogianni Street and the nearby central lanes for about an hour of browsing boutiques, small galleries, and jewelry shops. November hours vary, with many stores closing earlier or taking seasonal breaks, so treat this as a relaxed stroll rather than a shopping mission. Finish at Nikos Taverna for dinner, allowing 1½ hours and approximately €25–€45 per person for Greek dishes and drinks. For a group of 12, reserve ahead and ask for shared plates—salads, grilled meats, seafood, dips, and potatoes make ordering easier. Keep the rest of the evening unplanned; the town is compact, and a slow walk back through the illuminated lanes is a better first-night finish than trying to fit in a late bar.
Pre-book a taxi or private transfer from Mykonos Town for around 8:00–8:30am; the drive to Psarou Beach takes roughly 15–20 minutes and costs about €25–€40. November is wonderfully quiet here, but also very seasonal: expect limited facilities, few or no sunbeds, and cooler water, so bring towels, layers, and snacks. Give yourselves about two hours for a beach walk, photographs, and—weather permitting—a quick swim. Afterward, walk uphill into Nammos Village, the luxury shopping complex beside the beach, for an hour of window-shopping; many boutiques and cafés may be closed midweek or out of season, so treat it as a scenic stop rather than a guaranteed shopping outing.
From Nammos Village, take a short taxi ride or walk along the coastal road to Platys Gialos Beach—allow roughly 10–15 minutes by taxi, or longer on foot because of the hilly, winding roads. Spend about 90 minutes strolling the broad shoreline and stopping for a coffee or light bite wherever is open; the beach will be peaceful in November, with much of the summer infrastructure packed away. Continue by taxi to Scorpios Mykonos in Paraga, normally around 5–10 minutes, but confirm its November calendar before setting out. If it is closed, enjoy the headland and sea views from outside rather than planning around entry. Finish with an hour at Paraga Beach, where the late-afternoon light is excellent for a shoreline walk and group photos; sunset is usually around 5:15pm in mid-November, so arrive before 4:30pm.
For dinner, return by taxi to a seasonal seafood restaurant near Platys Gialos or Ornos, allowing 10–15 minutes from Paraga and booking only after confirming it is operating in November. Budget approximately €30–€50 per person before drinks, and ask about the catch of the day, grilled fish, or shared mezze—ordering family-style is easiest for a group of 12. Arrange two or three taxis in advance for the return to Mykonos Town, since late-season availability can be sparse; if the south-coast restaurants are closed, head back early for dinner in town rather than relying on last-minute beachside options.
Allow a flexible start for Delos archaeological site: in November, boats from Mykonos Old Port run on a reduced, weather-dependent schedule, and some days may have no sailing at all. Confirm the departure with the operator the evening before and arrive at the port at least 30 minutes early; the round trip and visit usually take around 4–5 hours, with the crossing taking roughly 30–45 minutes each way. Bring water, snacks, sturdy shoes, sun protection, and a windproof layer—there is very little shelter on the island. Admission to the site is generally around €8–€15, while boat and guided-tour prices vary, commonly from roughly €30–€60.
After returning, spend about 45 minutes along Mykonos Old Port, watching the fishing boats and excursion vessels come in and taking the waterfront route toward Matogianni Street. Then visit the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, a short walk from the harbor, for about an hour. Its seasonal hours can be limited or it may close entirely in November, so check locally before relying on it; admission is usually inexpensive, around €4–€6. If it is closed, use the time for a relaxed harbor coffee rather than trying to force another museum stop.
Take a taxi uphill toward Boni’s Windmill, allowing about 10 minutes from the port and arranging a pickup in advance—November buses are infrequent, and the final uphill stretch is easier by car. Spend 30 minutes around the overlook, where the view across the whitewashed town and surrounding hills feels much quieter than the main lanes. Continue by taxi or walk downhill into Mykonos Town for dinner at M-eating; reserve ahead for your group of 12, and budget approximately €45–€75 per person for a refined Greek meal. Finish at the Little Venice sunset waterfront, roughly a 10-minute walk away, for cocktails or a windswept evening stroll. In mid-November, sunset is around 5:10–5:20pm, so treat this as a weather-dependent final stop and bring a warm layer; exposed waterfront bars may operate on reduced hours.
Pre-book a taxi or private transfer from Mykonos Town for about 8:00am; the ride to Ornos Beach takes 10–15 minutes and should cost roughly €20–€30. Allow extra time for luggage and check-out, and confirm that your driver can accommodate all 12 travelers—one large vehicle may not be enough. Start with a 1½-hour walk along the bay, where November brings quiet sand, shuttered seasonal businesses, and a bracing but possible swim; bring towels, water, and footwear for slippery rocks. From Ornos Beach, walk or take a very short taxi ride to Korfos Beach for about 45 minutes. It is windier and much less developed, so think of this as a final scenic stop rather than a serviced beach.
Arrange a pre-booked taxi or minivan for the inland drive to Ano Mera Village, roughly 15 minutes from Ornos. Spend an hour around the traditional square, then walk to Panagia Tourliani Monastery, whose carved iconostasis and religious collection are the village’s main cultural highlight. November hours can be irregular, and the monastery may close outside morning or early-afternoon periods, so check locally before setting out; dress modestly and avoid visiting during services. For the next leg, use a pre-booked driver rather than relying on buses: the road to Fokos Beach is rural and the final stretch is rough, with virtually no services. Give yourselves about 1½ hours for the rugged shoreline, but keep an eye on the time and weather—there is little shelter, and winter daylight fades early.
Return to Ano Mera for your final taverna meal, allowing roughly 1½ hours and about €20–€35 per person for grilled meats, Greek salad, fava, and local specialties. To Steki tou Proedrou is a good group-friendly choice near the square, but call ahead to confirm November opening and reserve space for 12; many island restaurants reduce their hours after summer. After dinner, collect luggage and leave ample time for the airport or ferry transfer, especially if departing that night: pre-arrange a vehicle large enough for everyone and confirm the pickup point, since seasonal taxis and buses are limited.
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