GREECE · THE ISLANDS
The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular kos tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Full-day Odyssey cruise from Kos to Kalymnos, Plati and Pserimos with swim stops, Greek buffet lunch and possible dolphin spotting.
“Staff were super friendly! Food was yummy and huge portion size!”
Pirate-style 3-island cruise from Kos with BBQ lunch, snorkeling gear, and a waterslide stop at Plati. Great value for sun-and-swim days.
“it was great just the food could be better and cheeper drinks apart from that perfect”
Nisyros volcano crater walk, Mandraki stroll, and the Panagia Spiliani monastery on a well-run day trip from Kos.
“Perfect schefule, Marta was very kind. I recommend”
7-hour Kos cruise to Kalymnos and two islands with onboard BBQ lunch, dolphin sightings, swimming, and low-price cocktails.
“Excellent day out onboard Odyssey on the Three Island Cruise from Kos. Very friendly and helpful crew. Very reasonable prices for drinks and a very good lunch provided. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Sail north of Kos on the POSEIDON boat. Swim at Pserimos and Plati, enjoy lunch, then cool off in Vathy’s Rina.
“Me and my girlfriend done this on Wednesday and it was the highlight of our holiday in Kos. We got to see a couple of the islands and swim in a nice bay. We were lucky that we got to see loads of dolphins on the day too. What makes this one special is the…”
Cross the Aegean from Kos to Bodrum for Turkish food, castle views, bazaar shopping, and about five hours of free exploration.
“crew were amazing ! couldn’t recommend them more, super friendly. boat ride was really smooth. definitely book this one if you’re planning to go to bodrum. bodrum was really pretty but just be wary of paying with euros in turkey instead of liras as they tend to overcharge a lot. and if you’re planning to…”
Lido Water Park near Kos delivers big slides, a serious wave pool, and an easy family day out, with optional Kos-region transfers.
“Very good, some great slides, plenty to do for a fairly full. Clean, plenty of food & drink options, no scramble (or additional charge) for sunbeds. Something for everyone. Visited in August and no queues which was a massive bonus for us. Lots of inflatables for the slides which needed them. I've never experienced a…”
Sail from Kos on Captain Hook’s wooden yacht for dolphin watching, Greek lunch, and swimming on Platy, Kalymnos, and Pserimos.
“this was a fantastic day out the staff on the boat were super”
Pirate-boat cruise from Kos visiting Pserimos, Kalymnos and Plati with swimming, a water-slide and grilled lunch for about $31.
“2 swim spots, a town to explore, defiantly enough time in each area. Nothing felt rushed and the guides very knowledgable. Food was delicious and even a picture with the parrot. Highly recommend. Defiantly worth the money. I went with my 14year daughter, we had a blast. Thank you”
Kos 3-island cruise with smartphone audio guide, Wi-Fi, restroom, and included Greek lunch. Scan for dolphins and swim at Platy.
“We LOVE Greece and especially Kos island !!! the boat trip was excellent !!! the route, the entertainment, the great dancer ( sailor), overall the organization was perfect ! Absolutely will recommend to others !!!”
A 3-island cruise from Kos on the Santa Maria with free phone audio guide, BBQ lunch, swims, and chances to spot dolphins.
“We were meant to be on the Santa Maria, but on arrival, we were taken to Captain Morrgain, a bigger pirate boat.The day was fun, lots of interaction and we had some wonderful swim stops. The lunch was was delicious. The drinks were very reasonably priced. Stopping off at the islands, was a great way…”
5-hour Kos jeep or quad off-road tour with drinks, a mountain café stop, and traditional pita gyros lunch from Moto Harley Safari.
“Such an amazing experience! excellent value for money. See sights you would never see without guide/ 4x4 experience. Tip : Wear shoulder covering if going to be in back of a jeep for the day. Guides very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
Kos Town glass-bottom speedboat cruise to a shipwreck and the Pserimos blue lagoon, with swimming stops and big value for families.
“Spend more time at Blue Lagoon and have big size life vests for non swimmers”
Ride calm horses along Kos beaches with an English-speaking guide, pickup, photos, and a salt-lake detour for $88 in 1 hour.
“Really enjoyed everything about this activity. The horses where fab, the guides was fab and the transport perfect. My partner had never ridden a horse and was abit nervous to start and by the end he was trotting away on his horse. Highly recommend, great value for money and a lovely little stable. They also…”
Kos winery tour with transport and tastings at two estates. Learn winemaking, enjoy paired bites, and buy bottles to take home.
“A great day out. We were picked up about 11.30am and taken to the first winerie. Here they gave us a quick tour, and allowed us to try 4 small wines at our leisure, along with small bread and cheese. We then went around the corner to the second winerie. Here was a more formal…”
