If you're looking for a typical Kos highland village in which to find your inner compass, then this morning transfer-only tour to Zia is just the ticket. It ticks all the boxes – picturesque Orthodox churches, windmills, mazy cobbled alleys, eclectic pergola-covered tavernas and much more.
After pick-up, head up into the hills, savouring the views of the Kos countryside. Set on the pine-carpeted slopes of Mount Dikaios, Zia boasts unbroken views over the Aegean across to Kalymnos, Plati, Pserimos and even Turkey. It's no wonder the panoramas here are legendary.
You'll enjoy plenty of free time to stroll around the village at your own pace. Check out the roadside stalls where you can buy products such as thyme honey, olive oil soap, icons, handmade ceramics, and the local drink kanelada, a cinnamon liqueur you can add to desserts and coffee. Or simply have a gander and soak up the scenery before grabbing a table at one of the tavernas and enjoy your lunch.
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