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.
“Amazing food! Enough time to stop and have a look round the islands. So cheap considering everything that is included”
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.
“Great to experience the islands whilst sailing on a pirate ship! We felt like Captain Jack Sparrow haha! The crew were all really lovely and even when there was some trouble with an English couple at the end they handled it well and kept them separated from the rest. The islands are small and quaint…”
Nisyros volcano crater walk, Mandraki stroll, and the Panagia Spiliani monastery on a well-run day trip from Kos.
“Excellent from start to finish! Martha's English was brilliant, she is a fantastic guide! Thoroughly enjoyed the day, would highly recommend 😁”
7-hour Kos cruise to Kalymnos and two islands with onboard BBQ lunch, dolphin sightings, swimming, and low-price cocktails.
“Great trip, especially the swim stopp. Lunch was also better than expected. Music was too loud though.”
Sail north of Kos on the POSEIDON boat. Swim at Pserimos and Plati, enjoy lunch, then cool off in Vathy’s Rina.
“Such a lovely team of people, great charisma and drinks were incredible !!”
Cross the Aegean from Kos to Bodrum for Turkish food, castle views, bazaar shopping, and about five hours of free exploration.
“No guide, but the trip was sold as “independent” so we hadn’t expected one. Arrived at the port around 8.30, collected our tickets, went straight through passport checks and onto the ferry. Ferry departed at 9 and arrived in Bodrum around 9.30. Again passport control was pretty quick, probably around 10 minutes. We had free…”
Captain Morgan 3-island cruise from Kos with 4 swimming stops, dolphin safari, BBQ lunch, and high-energy onboard entertainment.
“The boat is nice and there is a good selection of drinks. The stops are too short. The soft scoop ice cream on island one was dodgy and my partner had an upset stomach . We have seen some dolphins and we enjoyed ourselves.”
Lido Water Park near Kos delivers big slides, a serious wave pool, and an easy family day out, with optional Kos-region transfers.
“Highly recommended, the optional transfer is definitely worth it. On time , luxury minibus with air con. Very comfortable-driver very polite & welcoming. Waterpark quiet this time of the year - no waiting for any slides etc. great family day out”
Full-day 3-island boat cruise from Kos with optional pickup. Swim, snorkel, fjord views, beach taverns, and Greek lunch.
“The crew were amazing. Extremely helpful and friendly. The boat was comfortable, though they do pack a lot of people on it. The restaurant for lunch was very nice. Though be aware they only have 1 toilet for each sex. On the whole we had a fabulous experience.”
Full-day Nisyros volcano tour from Kos: hotel pickup, 1-hour boat ride, crater walk, Mandraki town and Panagia Spiliani monastery.
“Trip was well organized, everything was exactly on time. Visiting of volcano caldera was unforgettable experience, however, it could be recommended only to those who does not mind really hot temperatures.”
Cruise from Kos to Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Plati on a pirate ship with swimming, snorkeling, Greek barbecue, and sea views.
“Crew was amazing, accommodating and added to the adventure!!! Ship was perfect and island adventures well organized. Don’t miss this cruise while here !!!”
A 3-island cruise from Kos with Pserimos beach time, dolphin spotting, and Kalymnos swimming plus BBQ lunch and a free smartphone audio guide.
“Thoroughly relaxing and fun! The village stops, opportunities to swim and just cruise on the Aegean made for a super day!”
Kos 3-island cruise with smartphone audio guide, Wi-Fi, restroom, and included Greek lunch. Scan for dolphins and swim at Platy.
“The day was amazing. The 3 islands are really beautiful and so worth visiting. The only things I would say to improve the tour is to put on some light afternoon refreshments (cakes, biscuits etc), as the lunch was served early and wasn’t substantial enough. Some more detailed commentary about the islands and surrounding area…”
A 3-island cruise from Kos on the Santa Maria with free phone audio guide, BBQ lunch, swims, and chances to spot dolphins.
“It was a very chilled day on the boat. Staff really helpful. Drinks on boat were very good and really enjoyed the lunch.”
5-hour Kos jeep or quad off-road tour with drinks, a mountain café stop, and traditional pita gyros lunch from Moto Harley Safari.
“Absolutely excellent day out! Me and my girlfriend had a quad each and I’m glad we did. It’s a mixture of road, off road and going up/down mountains. I would 100% recommend this to anyone in the area. Just be careful when you book the quads, if you want on each do a separate booking…”
