Die Highlights von Kos

Aegean cruise with Kalymnos Island with transport

How does spending a day soaking up the sunshine, swimming and a spot of lunch sound? Perfect is what we're guessing. You'll hop from Kos to the isles of Pserimos, Kalymnos and Plati, with free time to relax, explore, browse for souvenirs or swim offshore. Utter bliss.The islands to the north of Kos are dotted with peaceful coves, sandy beaches and cute harbours. And they're exactly where you'll be spending the day on this Aegean cruise. There'll be three stops throughout the day, when you'll have plenty of time to swim if you wish. And you'll step ashore at Pserimos and Vathi on Kalymnos.Vathi boasts a picturesque, horseshoe-shaped bay with calm waters and a pretty town, it's the ideal place for some doing a bit of wandering. Back onboard, you'll tuck into lunch and round off the day with a swim stop off Plati. All you have to do is bring your sun cream and towel.

Aquatica Waterpark Ticket

This wet and wild day out at Aquatica Waterpark is just the ticket for a fun family day under the sun. There's everything you need for a brilliant time – slides, chutes, pools and even mini-slides for the little ones. And to top it off, you'll have use of the park's sunloungers and parasols for when you feel like some time out. There's also an all-day cafe where you can refuel for more fun.

Kefalos Bay Boat Trip with BBQ

Spend the day with Captain Yiannis and his crew aboard a traditional Greek boat. You'll set sail from Kefalos harbour and head just a couple of miles from the shore to explore the surrounding bays and the small Greek Island of Kastri.

Guided tour of Kos Town, Asclepeion and Zia with wine-tasting

With some of the highlights of Kos wrapped up in one day out, this adults-only tour showcases the variety of the island. Together with your guide you'll explore Kos town, the Asclepeion ancient site and the village of Zia. A visit to a wine factory and a viewpoint round off the day. Sophia, one of our expert local guides, says "the Asclepeion of Kos was dedicated to Asclepius, the Greek god of healing and medicine, and it was known as a healing sanctuary in ancient times. The peaceful surroundings and the extensive gardens were soothing for patients."Start off with a guided visit to Kos town and its eye-catching harbour with bobbing boats lined up. Next, step back in time at ancient Asclepeion, which remains one of Greece's most important archaeological sites. After you pay your entrance fee on arrival, you will have free time to explore and imagine Hippocrates, who was born on the island of Kos, undergoing his medical education at the Asclepeion. Among the attractions are the remains of the world's first hospital, where doctors learned about medicine from Hippocrates, and studied how to treat disease. You'll also visit the mountain village of Zia, which sprawls beneath Mount Dikaios and is best known for traditional architecture and wonderful views of the coast. After lunch in a typical restaurant, it's on to taste local wine at a wine factory, and at the end of the excursion, you have the chance to capture amazing photos at Kefalos village at the south part of the island.

Selections of Kos

Kos packs in an astonishing amount of heritage for a small island. This exclusive half-day excursion will take you on a journey through time and bring ancient Greece to life. You'll start out in Kos town, then visit the historic Asclepeion and cap off your day in the pretty hilltop hamlet of Zia.

Kos Town by Day

On this half-day outing, you'll explore Kos town under your own steam. As the island's capital, it offers up plenty of stuff to see and do. You'll be picked up from your hotel and dropped off in the centre, where the time's all yours to do as you wish.

Kos Town by Night

Squeezed in between the ancient ruins left behind by the Greek, Roman and Byzantine eras, Kos Town's harbour is fronted by an outstanding medieval castle. The island's capital is both stylish and atmospheric, and comes alive after dark. On this trip, you'll have an evening to explore its lively old town and harbour area at your own pace.

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. Greek legend says it was created from a stone thrown by the god Poseidon. And it's a scenic gem of an hour-long trip that takes you there. Visit Mandraki, Nikia, the Stefanos crater and more.