Kos Tickets: Sites, Water Park, Ferries and Flights

The terraces and standing columns of the Asklepieion of Kos among cypress trees, with the town and the sea below

Kos tickets cover the Asklepieion, the museum and the castle in Kos town, a day at Lido Water Park, and the boats and flights that link the island with Nisyros, Bodrum and Athens. More bookable tours across the country are listed on Greece Tours. Read on for each ticket type, where to buy it and … Read more

Kos Hiking Tour: Mount Dikaios, Villages and Coastal Walks

Two hikers climbing a rocky ridge path on Mount Dikaios on Kos, with the north coast and the sea below

A Kos hiking tour climbs from the mountain village of Zia to the summit of Mount Dikaios, crosses the stone hamlets of Asfendiou and reaches the ruined castle of Old Pyli. Guided walks on other islands sit on Greece Tours. This page covers the bookable hike, the routes, difficulty, coastal walks, seasons, kit and planning. … Read more

Patmos Day Trip from Samos

The fortified stone walls and battlements of the Monastery of Saint John on Patmos under a blue sky, beside a tall cypress tree.

A Patmos day trip from Samos is a boat excursion from Vathy or Pythagorio to the holy island of Patmos, with time ashore for the Cave of the Apocalypse, the Monastery of Saint John and Chora. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover the tours you … Read more

Rhodes Hop On Hop Off

A red open-top double-decker City Tour bus with passengers on the upper deck parked by the sea in Rhodes Town, used for Rhodes hop on hop off.

Rhodes hop on hop off is an open-top sightseeing bus that loops Rhodes Town past Mandraki harbour, the medieval Old Town and Monte Smith, with audio commentary and a ticket that lets you leave and rejoin the bus at any stop. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections … Read more

Karpathos Pottery Class

Clay plates pressed with lavender, rosemary and fig leaves, the work made in a Karpathos pottery class.

A Karpathos pottery class is a hands-on clay workshop on the Dodecanese island of Karpathos. Guests press leaves and herbs into soft clay to make plates and bowls in a vineyard above Pigadia. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours. The sections below cover the workshops, the setting, botanical clay, … Read more

Day Trips from Patmos: Island Hopping in the Dodecanese

The harbour of Lipsi, a favourite day trip from Patmos

Patmos sits at the heart of a cluster of small, beautiful islands, so day trips and island hopping are among its great pleasures. Frequent ferries and fast catamarans link it with relaxed Lipsi, historic Leros, climbers’ Kalymnos and larger Samos, while small boats reach the near-empty islets of Arki and Marathi, making Patmos an ideal … Read more

Astypalaia Day Trip from Kos: The Butterfly Island and Its Castle

Inner courtyard of Casa Romana. Kos, Greece

Astypalaia, known as the Butterfly Island due to its unique shape, offers a captivating day trip from Kos. Nestled where the Dodecanese meets the Cyclades, this island is a blend of serene beaches, historical sites, and Cycladic charm. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. A day trip to Astypalaia from Kos unveils a journey … Read more

Kos Town: The Harbour Capital of Hippocrates

Vasileos Pavlou street. Kos, Greece

Kos Town, the bustling capital of Kos, blends ancient history with modern charm. Located on the northeast coast, this flat, cycle-friendly town invites visitors to explore its rich heritage and vibrant culture. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. From the Plane Tree of Hippocrates to the Knights Castle of Nerantzia, Kos Town offers a … Read more

Symi Nature and Wildlife Across the Island’s Rocky Hills and Clear Sea

Symi Nature and Wildlife Across the Island's Rocky Hills and Clear Sea

Symi is a dry, rocky island of bare limestone hills, low scrub and clear sea in the Dodecanese. The land carries little soil and sparse tree cover, so the nature of the island rests on hardy plants, wild herbs and the animals of the rock. Phrygana, the low scrub of thyme, sage and oregano, covers … Read more