Private Tour: Kos Island Highlights Including Zia, Asklepieion and Tree of Hippocrates

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.

Itinerary
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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



Informacion Adicional
"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"
"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"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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1/1/2023 - 5/31/20241/1/2023 - 5/31/20246/1/2024 - 5/31/20256/1/2024 - 5/31/2025
Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact
pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)

Ports

• kos

Cancellations and refunds: 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.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private guide
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
• Wine tasting

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Entrance fee for Askleipion (4 euro)

Facilities