Private Tour: Kos Island Highlights Including Zia, Asklepieion and Tree of Hippocrates
Overview
Get to know Kos Island on a private half-day tour, visiting ancient ruins, a mountain village and a winery! While enjoying personalized attention from a guide, explore archeological excavations at Asklepieion and learn about Greek medicine and healing in ancient times. Enjoy free time in the sleepy mountain village of Zia, and then sample Kos wine in the sunshine at a family-run winery. Before finishing, stop to see the Tree of Hippocrates, where the famous ancient doctor taught his students.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
- Wine tasting
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Asklepion, Kos Town 853 00 Greece
This excursion begins with Asklepion, the most visited archaeological site on the island.
Constructed in the 4th century bc it served two purposes; a temple consecrated to Asklepios the God of Health as well as a health & healing resort. This is where Hippocrates, the father of medicine, practiced & developed many of the healing methods that are still used todayThis is an excellent way to become acquainted with the traditional side of Kos Island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zia, Zia, Kos, Dodecanese, South Aegean
Our next stop is the lovely little mountain village of Zia. A beautiful panoramic view of Kos Island waits for you & your camera! Zia, is fast becoming a center for local artists & craftspeople, as well as a great place to introduce yourself to the diverse local dried herbs used in traditional Greek cooking.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hippocrates Tree, Nafkilirou, Kos Town 853 00 Greece
As we head back towards the Port of Kos, we make one last stop to the Planetree (greek: "Platanos") of Hippocrates near the ancient Castle Fortress on the harbour. It is said that 2500yrs ago Hippocrates, the father of medicine taught his students under that very tree.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Asklepion, Kos Town 853 00 Greece
This excursion begins with Asklepion, the most visited archaeological site on the island.
Constructed in the 4th century bc it served two purposes; a temple consecrated to Asklepios the God of Health as well as a health & healing resort. This is where Hippocrates, the father of medicine, practiced & developed many of the healing methods that are still used todayThis is an excellent way to become acquainted with the traditional side of Kos Island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zia, Zia, Kos, Dodecanese, South Aegean
Our next stop is the lovely little mountain village of Zia. A beautiful panoramic view of Kos Island waits for you & your camera! Zia, is fast becoming a center for local artists & craftspeople, as well as a great place to introduce yourself to the diverse local dried herbs used in traditional Greek cooking.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hippocrates Tree, Nafkilirou, Kos Town 853 00 Greece
As we head back towards the Port of Kos, we make one last stop to the Planetree (greek: "Platanos") of Hippocrates near the ancient Castle Fortress on the harbour. It is said that 2500yrs ago Hippocrates, the father of medicine taught his students under that very tree.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- - To avoid congestion, vehicle seats will always be in abundance comparing to group comparing to group's size. -Passengers will always have to carry their own protection masks during the activity
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Sue C
October 2019
We took our 10 year old grand daughter and were very pleased with the trip which was a good chance for adults to get a little history/culture/local colour without grand daughter going on strike!!
We took our 10 year old grand daughter and were very pleased with the trip which was a good chance for adults to get a little history/culture/local colour without grand daughter going on strike!!Greekfood123
August 2019
Lovely scenery and plenty to see vert reasonably priced tour and a very enjoyable day seeing all the highlights
Lovely scenery and plenty to see vert reasonably priced tour and a very enjoyable day seeing all the highlightsoriental03
December 2019
L’île bleu , nous avons passé un magnifique séjour en famille à l’île de Kos , c’était très bien, l’hôtel était très bien situé, propre et on a très bien mangé
L’île bleu , nous avons passé un magnifique séjour en famille à l’île de Kos , c’était très bien, l’hôtel était très bien situé, propre et on a très bien mangéManuela L
February 2020
Kos reached probably it's peak during the Roman and Hellinistic Period, and became a center of shops and commerce and a great port. Some fabulous villas with mosaics floors is a nice discover in the ancient Agora; If you visit the nice mountain Dikaios, ca. (847 m) , and the charming village Zi...
Kos reached probably it's peak during the Roman and Hellinistic Period, and became a center of shops and commerce and a great port. Some fabulous villas with mosaics floors is a nice discover in the ancient Agora; If you visit the nice mountain Dikaios, ca. (847 m) , and the charming village Zia is very close to the mountain; a very romantic village with small narrow streets, many little shops, or visit the Monastery of Spondi; the panoramic views of the whole of Kos or also see the wonderful sunset from Zia, will be a super experience.