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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.
Based on 168 reviews from verified customers
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Service
4.4/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Staff
4.4/5
Hedderich
From Germany - October 2024Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Interessante Tour ! Reiseleiter hatte sehr umfangreiches Wissen, das er auch vermitteln wollte ! Man merkte ihm an, dass es ihm Freude macht. Erst dac ...
SUNNY
From Germany - October 2024Solo traveler
18 - 24 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
Guide Jannis super. Hat viele Infos über kos und seiner Geschichte erzählt. Mit Transfer hat auch alles super geklappt. Hätte nur etwas mehr Zeit in Z ...
hans
From United States of America - October 2024Solo traveler
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Besonders gut gefallen haben die mir die Ausführungen unseres Reiseführers Janni. Er war so gut informiert über die geschichtlichen Zusammenhänge und ...
Elke
From United States of America - October 2024Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Etwas mehr Rundgang in Kos Stadt wäre schön gewesen. In Zia hätten wir und auch andere Gäste gern mehr Zeit gehabt, da durch das Mittagessen viel Zeit ...
Iven
From Germany - October 2024Solo traveler
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Ich fand den Guide sehr gut, was der alles wusste…Wahnsinn. Also mir hat es sehr gefallen, war das Geld auf jeden Fall wert und ich hab ein paar schön ...
Heidi
From United States of America - October 2024Solo traveler
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5