
Countryside in Kos

Selections of Kos
Kos packs in an astonishing amount of heritage for a small island. And Kos town is dripping in history, with monuments from classical antiquity all the way through the Byzantine and Ottoman periods to the rationalism of the 1930s. You'll navigate the streets that lead you to the medieval castle and soak up its melting pot of architecture and sights. Then, we'll head to the ruins of Asclepeion, at the top of a pine-clad hill boasting views over Kos town and Turkey beyond. Your guide will fill you in on this 2,500-year-old ‘temple of healing' before driving to the village of Zia for free time.
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Zia by Night
Leave the beach behind and head for the hills to the mountain village of Zia for the evening. Once you're dropped off, you'll have plenty of free time to wander around and admire the scenery. Bring your camera and find yourself the best viewpoint as the sun sinks behind the hills, and bag some locally made goodies like lace tablecloths, olive oil or sticky honey. You could check out the village's Byzantine church as well. Later, as darkness falls, pull up a pew in one of Zias tavernas for dinner. Some have rooftop terraces where you can soak up the view, while you eat dinner, just as the stars come out.

Boat Tour to the Volcanic Island of Nisyros
If there's one must-visit while you're in Kos, it's the volcanic island of Nisyros. Once you've docked in the harbour of Mandraki, the island's capital, you'll head to Nikia on the edge of the Stefanos crater. Lose yourself in the labyrinth of cobbled stoned lanes or find a spot near the crater's edge, where you can feel the heat. Afterwards, head back to Mandraki. Sugar-cubed houses stretch across this amphitheatre-shaped town, which is in the shadow of a medieval castle and the cliff-side monastery of Panagia Spiliani. There'll also be time to admire the town's balconied houses or have dinner in a taverna.
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Kos Island Tour by Land and Sea
This tour offers different perspectives of Kos – as you'll discover its wealth of natural and cultural treasures both by land and sea. Gain a guided insight into the most important cultural site on the island, the Asclepeion. This 5th-century BC temple to the Ancient Greek god of medicine was a renowned healing centre. From here, ascend to the village of Kefalos. Soak up panoramic views of the island and Aegean below, as you wander its narrow streets. Then, it's down to the coast, to board your boat at Kamari to a hidden, idyllic bay. Take a dip and then enjoy a souvlaki lunch on the beach.
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