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.
“Excellent trip, guides fantastic, food excellent, overall a great day!”
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.
“Amazing. We couldn’t do all 3 islands due to weather however that didnt take away from the experience we did 2 out of the three. It was amazing. The slide music and drinks were my highlights couldn’t recommend something more. Amazing staff, lunch was a decent bit of food. Book it!”
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.
“Great day out and good value for money. Seating was a little uncomfortable compared to some of the swankier boats but more authentic for it. Time at each island is limited due to travelling time but a great way to see the islands and dolphins. The lunch provided was basic but perfectly adequate.”
Sail north of Kos on the POSEIDON boat. Swim at Pserimos and Plati, enjoy lunch, then cool off in Vathy’s Rina.
“A day out booked via Agean Cruise, Kos for a 3 island trip with two children 11 & 12 including hotel pick up that was right on time. We sailed on MV Princess Diana for the day. Capt Ioannis, Nicolas and the crew were fantastic. Wonderful freshly prepared lunch on board, swimming in crystal clear…”
Captain Morgan 3-island cruise from Kos with 4 swimming stops, dolphin safari, BBQ lunch, and high-energy onboard entertainment.
“Fantastic excursion. We were the last aboard, but still received a welcoming pirate welcome. Friendly crew on board, we headed indoors for the first voyage then went top deck for the remainder. Food was nice, even grabbed a spare plateful. Locations visited are fabulous, prepare to make a splash. Get involved in the singing and…”
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…”
Full-day 3-island boat cruise from Kos with optional pickup. Swim, snorkel, fjord views, beach taverns, and Greek lunch.
“Great day visiting 3 islands. Plenty of swim time, either diving from the boat or at the beautiful beach. Food is average but crew were great”
Full-day Nisyros volcano tour from Kos: hotel pickup, 1-hour boat ride, crater walk, Mandraki town and Panagia Spiliani monastery.
“The guide was only with us for 20 minutes. Couldn't understand anything she said. She also recommended a place for lunch which we went to, Vegos. The food was terrible, by far the worst meal we have had. The volcano was great to see.”
A 3-island cruise from Kos with Pserimos beach time, dolphin spotting, and Kalymnos swimming plus BBQ lunch and a free smartphone audio guide.
“Unfortunately the Santa Maria had stopped sailing when we checked the day before sailing, but the company were excellent and transferred us to a sister ship the captain Morgan which was a fantastic experience so the trip was great hence the 5*”
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.
“A fun day was had! We first stopped in Kalymnos and ate souvlaki at a little restaurant by the port, then some swimming and jumping from a small cliff. Plati was a swimming stop only, but the water is amazing and jumping from the upper deck of a boat is always fun. Last stop Pserimos,…”
5-hour Kos jeep or quad off-road tour with drinks, a mountain café stop, and traditional pita gyros lunch from Moto Harley Safari.
“Would do this all over again! Absolutely amazing experience! Me and my mum had done a similar thing when we visited Crete and wanted to do the same in Kos as it’s a great way to see the island and explore lots of places and see lots of sites in one day. We couldn’t find…”
Ride calm horses along Kos beaches with an English-speaking guide, pickup, photos, and a salt-lake detour for $88 in 1 hour.
“They changed our time that was the only negative, originally booked 10.30, but they changed it to 09.00 instead.”
Kos winery tour with transport and tastings at two estates. Learn winemaking, enjoy paired bites, and buy bottles to take home.
“Really good value for money. Pick-up was on time and we visited two wineries. The first one told us about the process, and we got to try 4 different wines with small bites. We also got to explore the place. The second place was more of a sitting-down wine tasting experience with 4 different wines…”
