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

4.3/5
1244 reviews

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

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Kos
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance Fees Included
Guided Tour
Instant confirmation
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guide
  • Entrance fee to the Asclepeion
  • Audio headsets
  • Lunch
  • Wine tasting

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

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Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA


What people say about this experience

4.3/5

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  • A

    A

    Traveled as a couple


    July 13, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Manolis was an amazing tour guide, he really made the day unforgettable. The overall schedule was convenient and included a great variety of things to see. The lunch stop was perfect, great food and great view as well. The only negative was perhaps that I expected to go into Kefalos and not just take a picture from afar. Also the honey tasting was rushed so it felt like we were only there to shop for some honey and not really to learn more.

  • H

    Harry

    Solo traveler


    July 13, 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    The guide was extremely informative and interactive, and for the price of the trip the amount we did was well worth the money. I just would have liked the ability to visit more of the islands historical sites, but that is more of a personal ambition than a critique of the trip.

  • D

    David Mcrobert

    Traveled as a couple


    July 13, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Enjoyed it all, what stood out the most was the guide he was outstanding , he has so much knowledge and is funny too.

  • E

    Emma Glover

    July 10, 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    The guide was excellent, very informative with a good sense of humour. This was my first ever excursion and he is the reason I would book another in future. He made the day entertaining and the best day of our whole holiday. For us personally, we would have like more time in Kos Town to explore, although the excursion has a fully packed itinerary, which would appeal to lots of people, we would have preferred to not have the wine and honey tasting and the final photo moment.

  • L

    Lyndsey rea

    Traveled as a couple


    July 6, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Our guide was amazing so glad we did this tour

  • B

    Beverley H

    Traveled as a couple


    July 6, 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Not enough time 8n Kos town, quite challenging for people with mobility issues at ancient site due to numerous steps. Loved the view from Zia lunch stop