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Top 5 Cultural Tours in Kos, South Aegean
Kos or Cos (English: /kɒs/ or /kɔːs/) (Greek: Κως, Greek pronunciation: [kos]) is a Greek island, part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea, off the Anatolian coast of Turkey. Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese by area, after Rhodes and Karpathos; it has a population of 33,388 (2011 census), making it the second most populous of the Dodecanese, after Rhodes. The island measures 40 by 8 kilometres (25 by 5 miles), and is 4 km (2 miles) from the coast of the ancient region of Caria in Turkey. Administratively, Kos constitutes a municipality within the Kos regional unit, which is part of the South Aegean region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Kos town.
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1. Private Tour: Kos Island Highlights Including Zia, Asklepieion and Tree of Hippocrates
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Get to know Kos Island on a private half-day tour, visiting ancient ruins, a mountain village and a winery! While enjoying personalized attention from a guide, explore archeological excavations at Asklepieion and learn about Greek medicine and healing in ancient times. Enjoy free time in the sleepy mountain village of Zia, and then sample Kos wine in the sunshine at a family-run winery. Before finishing, stop to see the Tree of Hippocrates, where the famous ancient doctor taught his students.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver, Wine tasting
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Entrance fee for Askleipion (4 euro)
Reviewed By 123kristic
We had a fantastic time and learned so much! Zoey answered all our questions and even got a private olive oil tasting arranged for us. Fantastic!
2. Uncharted Escapes: Kos Land Rover Safari
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 7 reviews
Explore more in the island of Hippocrates, "Kos". Our day starts from Kos city center and touristic areas heading towards mount Dikaios through unpaved mountain routes. Our 7 seater Land Rovers driven by expert escorts will help you to explore the Real "Kos" in a semi-private jeep tour.
Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off., Multi-language group escort-drivers., Special equipped Land Rovers, Lunch with traditional food, Liability insurance and local taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities, Infants are not allowed , Drinks and beverages
Reviewed By Andreas C
We booked via Cretan Holidays our stay in Heraklion, a car rental and one excursion.We received top quality products, quick responce, exceptional customer service!
3. 15-Days Glories of Turkey Tour From Istanbul
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 3 reviews
Glories of Turkey tour program covers most famous and highlight historical places / museums and attractive cities of Turkey. The tour is operated only English speaking with professional and most experienced tour guides and used deluxe motor-coaches throughout the journey. 5 stars accommodation at deluxe 5 stars hotels during the program. From coastal Turkey to its hinterland, tour Istanbul, visit Gallipoli and Troy, lunch with locals in Pergamum and visit the Virgin Mary’s cottage in Ephesus. You will also see the “cotton fortress” of Pamukkale, Antalya and the Artemis Temple at Perge. Aspendos, Konya, Cappadocia and Ankara are also visited.
Inclusions: Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation as per itinerary, Local taxes, National Park fees, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By cjr1664
An excellent private tour by Neon Tours. Our guide, Ozcan (a university professor), was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. The pacing was perfect and with the tranfers and lunch provided, this really was the best (and most reasonable) way to see the main sights of Istanbul. I followed previous reviewers and declined the visits to the spice and rug shops. Skip the Grand Bazaar (a most disappointing maze of knock-off merchandise) and shop down the local streets which have many charming quality items you actually do want to buy.
4. Turkish Authentic Adventure Small Group Tour From Istanbul
Discover the highlights of Turkey on this 16-day Turkish authentic adventure small-group tour, from Istanbul. Explore Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Bergama (Pergamum), Cappadocia, Antalya, and the Turquoise Coast. While in Istanbul, marvel at the famous the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. See the fairy tale chimneys and Byzantine–era cave churches of Goreme. Journey to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove. See ancient Greek, Roman, and Anatolian cities such as Aspendos, and Perge, and Ephesus, where you can visit the Virgin Mary’s cottage. Stroll along Antalya’s beaches. Your guide will transport you to the sights in an air-conditioned minivan. Accommodations, most meals, and entrance fees are included.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local taxes, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), The listed price does not include a per person departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our local supplier and/or the local transit or governing authority and is not within our control., Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By cjr1664
An excellent private tour by Neon Tours. Our guide, Ozcan (a university professor), was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. The pacing was perfect and with the tranfers and lunch provided, this really was the best (and most reasonable) way to see the main sights of Istanbul. I followed previous reviewers and declined the visits to the spice and rug shops. Skip the Grand Bazaar (a most disappointing maze of knock-off merchandise) and shop down the local streets which have many charming quality items you actually do want to buy.
5. Kos island tour
Start above the city of Kos and visit Asklepieion. The former temple consists of three levels and was once the place for the foundation stone of modern medicine, because there Hippocrates wrote the oath of the same name, which has survived to this day. Drive on to the small village of Antimachia and see an old windmill and a traditional farmhouse. Continue through olive groves and unspoilt countryside to the Kefalos peninsula. Admire the island's most beautiful beaches and enjoy a Greek lunch (optional) in the picturesque Kamari Bay or take advantage of the opportunity for a short refreshment in the crystal clear sea. Another highlight of the eventful day is a visit to the typical mountain village of Zia with its old houses on the slope of the imposing Dikeos mountain. Stroll through the small alleys and get to know the tranquil way of life of the Greeks. Discover the numerous spice stands and taste the typical cinnamon water.
Inclusions: Guide, Transfer by A/C Bus
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees
Reviewed By 706kristinaf
We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.
