Mykonos - Naxos - Paros
Day 1
Mykonos (Tourlos Marina) - Naxos
Day 2
Naxos - Paros (Parikia Harbor)
Day 3
Paros (Parikia Harbor) - Sifnos (Vathi Port)
Day 4
Sifnos (Vathi Port) - Serifos (Livadi Port)
Day 5
Serifos (Livadi Port) - Syros (Ermoupoli)
Day 6
Syros - Mykonos (Tourlos Marina by 17:00)
Day 7
Mykonos - Check-out
Detailed Itinerary by days
Day 1Mykonos (Tourlos Marina) - Naxos
Replace the sparkle of Mykonos with the rural beauty of Naxos. Set sail past the holy ruins of Delos and dock in Naxos Town beneath the famous Portara, the marble entrance to Apollo's temple. After a hike up Mount Zas, the legendary birthplace of Zeus, stop at a mountain hamlet taverna for some kitro-glazed pork, made with citrus liquor made from local lemons. Finish off your swim at Agios Prokopios under the moonlight, where the beach looks like a bed of crushed diamonds.
Day 2Naxos - Paros (Parikia Harbor)
Sail to Paros's vibrant Parikia, where the church built in the fourth century Panagia Ekatontapiliani whispers Byzantine mysteries. Wander covered by olive and jasmine trees, whitewashed lanes to Lefkes village. Lunch in Naoussa on astakomakaronada, or lobster pasta, then explore the moonlike rock pools designed by Kolymbithres. Sailor tip: Anchor early; the harbor fills up quickly from Paros!
Day 3Paros (Parikia Harbor) - Sifnos (Vathi Port)
Discover Vathi, a fjord-like bay surrounded by olive groves and salt flats, hidden jewel of Sifnos. Kayak to Chrysopigi Monastery, its arches bucking the sea's draw, then feast mastelo (clay-pot lamb with red wine) at a family taverna. Not missed: a ceramic workshop; Sifnos' artists have worked with clay for millennia.
Day 4Sifnos (Vathi Port) - Serifos (Livadi Port)
Trade the raw beauty of Serifos for Sifos' polish. Hike the zigzag walk to Chora, a whitewashed swarm clinging to a volcano, from Livadi's golden crescent bay, then eat on revithada (lemony chickpea stew) with cliffside views. Swim in water so pure you will count pebbles ten meters down.
Day 5Serifos (Livadi Port) - Syros (Ermoupoli)
Sail to Syros' Ermoupoli, where Greek roughness blends with Venetian elegance. Wander marble-paved lanes to Miaouli Square, humming with neoclassical stores. For panoramic vistas, climb Ano Syros at nightfall; nibble rosewater loukoumi from a 150-year-old store. Nightcap: a view of mastiha taken from a gritty rembetiko bar.
Day 6Syros - Mykonos (Tourlos Marina by 17:00)
Sail around Rhenia Island for a last snorkel in pristine coves back to Mykonos. Dock by 17:00 then squeeze in a seafood feast in Little Venice or a sunset beverage at Scorpios. Because Mykonos never sleeps, dance under the windmills until morning.
Day 7Mykonos - Check-out
One more espresso at Klimataria Taverna, the salt-kissed breeze on your hair. Disembark with sandy sandals, a heart full of Cycladic sunshine, and a quiet promise: "The Aegean hasn't seen the last of me."
