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. Here, you'll 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 honey in a honey factory. Then, at the end of the excursion, you have the chance to capture amazing photos at Kefalos village at the south part of the island.

What is the itinerary for this experience?

The itinerary for this experience is...

- pick-up from your hotel

- 9:15am – walking tour of Kos Town

- 11:00am – leave for Asklepion

- 11:15am – guided tour in Asklepion for 45 min

- 12:15pm – leave Asklepion

- 12:45pm – arrive in Zia village for lunch and free time

- 2:00pm – leave for wine tasting

- 2:10pm – arrive at the winery

- 2:40pm – leave for Kefalos

- 3:20pm – photo stop for 10 minutes

- 3:30pm – leave for the honey factory

- 3:40pm – arrive at the honey factory for tasting

- 4:10pm – leave to return to hotel

Why you’ll love this…

It's an adults-only tour of Kos, taking in the finer points and tastes of the island
You'll wander the ancient Asclepeion healing sanctuary, one of Greece's most important sites
There's a traditional Greek lunch in the scenic hilltop village of Zia with views over the Aegean Sea
As well as a tour of Kos Town, you'll call in at a winey and honey factory to taste the local goodies
Your local guide will share their knowledge of Kos and its myths and legends along the way

Important to know

You will be able to use an iPad which allows you to recreate images of the Asclepeion as it would have looked in ancient times
Bring spending money and your excursion ticket
Extra drinks not included
Bring sunblock
Wear comfy shoes
Please be aware, the €15 entrance fee to Asclepeion is included when you book this ticket

What people say about this experience

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Erica
Travelled as a couple
11 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
Amazing hotel. Entertainment could be better.
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Phil
Travelled as a couple
8 June 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Everything felt a little rushed , the Kos town trip could have been omitted to allow more time for the other stops, the lunch seemed very rushed leaving little time for a leisurely lunch . The achephellion was good the guide was very knowledgable! The wine visit was ok we had been there the day before but still learned something new ,the honey factory which I was particularly interested in ( as I am a beekeeper) was very rushed with a very short demonstration on bee keeping to move to buying .
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Clemgem
Travelled as a couple
7 June 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Outstanding guide, brilliant knowledge and extremely articulate. One suggestion, more time in Kos Town and skip the rushed, over populated, meaningless visit to the honey production and the last trip to the bay for views which is now obstructed by a large hotel.
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Manuela
7 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
The guide Manolis was very good explained a lot to us, was funny and friendly . The tour in general was very interesting, the lunch so good and tasty and the view from Zia amazing . All was perfect
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Ged
Travelled as a couple
6 June 2026
3.4
United Kingdom
Trip content and guide good. However wewere to be picked up at the end of the one hundred yard hotel drive and as there was a torrential storm, the coach was 15 minutes late there and no bus shelter we were like drowned rats. We could see the coach standing at the adjacent hotel waiting for some who had forgotten his camera. The driver could see us getting soaked as o why didn't he come along and pick us up and return for the clown who had left his camera. A bit of common sense needed.
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J&L
Travelled as a couple
5 June 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Lovely hotel, great facilities including number of swimming pools with sun beds, SPA team ready to help to relax! lovely rooms, all place very clean and well maintained. Staff attentive, polite and very helpful. Good choice of food - fresh, a little bit repetitive, didnt notice fresh juices. Hotel very well equipped for families with children and entertainment mainly aimed for that group of guests with great selection and running all day till late. 10 min walk to lovely town- a must to visit.