Kos Travel Guide • 10 unique day trips for your Holiday

Kos Island Travel Guide

10 day trips for your vacation on Kos

Just a three-hour flight from Germany, you can reach the Greek holiday paradise in the eastern Aegean Sea—the island of Kos. The island is perfect for a carefree vacation, whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with the whole family.

With a length of only 43 km, Kos is very compact and you can discover many interesting places on your own in a short time during your stay with a rental car, scooter, or quad bike.

In our Kos travel guide, we share our personal tips for exploring the island on your own, based on over 15 years of experience, and show you the 10 most beautiful excursions for a vacation on Kos.

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Our Kos travel guide at a glance

190-page travel guide with color photos
Detailed description of 10 day trips
Detailed maps for navigating the routes
The main attractions of Kos
Personal island highlights and insider tips
Beautiful beaches, bays, and great swimming spots
Recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and cafés
Interesting facts from A to Z, language guide & island cuisine
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Discover the island of Kos like a local

Why the Kos travel guide is worth it

Our 10 day tours will make your vacation in Kos unforgettable.

Be your own tour guide

The tourist bus picks you up at 8 a.m., but you want to enjoy a leisurely breakfast? Our suggested itineraries adapt to your pace, without any time pressure or feeling rushed. This allows you to tailor your vacation on Kos to your individual needs.

Secluded beaches & idyllic bays

Many beaches on Kos are crowded during the high season. If you don't want to feel like you're packed in like sardines, the beach recommendations in our book will help you. We'll show you secluded beaches and bays where you can swim undisturbed even in the high season.

Illustrative photos for explorers

In our travel guide, you will find many beautiful photos that will inspire you to explore the island of Kos.

Insider tips away from the crowds

Classic island tours take you to places where hundreds of other tourists are already lining up. We take you to remote locations where you can experience the island of Kos in its original state, untouched by mass tourism.

Top attractions on Kos

From archaeological sites such as the Asklepieion sanctuary to enchanting beaches such as Kavo Paradiso, we show you popular highlights of Kos.

Enjoy traditional Greek cuisine

We'll show you our favorite taverns, which we've tried out ourselves several times and where you can enjoy delicious Greek cuisine.

Save time when planning your vacation

We provide you with fully planned day trips, meaning you can sit back and relax without having to worry about how to get from A to B or what there is to see during your vacation.

Trips to neighboring islands

From Kos, in the heart of the Dodecanese archipelago, you can easily take a ferry to the neighboring islands of Nisyros and Kalymnos. These islands are even more unspoiled than Kos and are ideal for a day trip.

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Reader reviews of our Kos travel guide

"Yesterday, my family and I returned home from Kos. Since we had a rental car for the two weeks, we bought your e-book as a PDF. Congratulations, it's a great resource that helped us have some wonderful experiences."

Roland & family

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"Dear Ella, dear Tom, I ordered your wonderful travel guide. Huge praise to you both ❤️ We saw and visited everything except Kalymnos. Everything is really well described and easy to find. We had a car the whole time and did the mountain tour with the buggy. Our highlights were the Petra Cave, the windmill, the hike on Dikeos... hmmm, no... actually everything 😂❤️ And we met so many lovely people, it's really great here... Now we have one whole day left tomorrow before we go home on Sunday...🥺 Thank you so much. You did a great job."

Manuela & Ray

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"I have been to the beautiful island of Kos several times and have also taken part in a few guided tours. Ella & Tom's ebook manages to capture the wonderfully easy-going lifestyle of the island. The layout has already put us in the mood for our vacation on the island, and there are great photos of all the sights that beach vacationers should see. The day trips presented offer a great view of the island with many beautiful spots and insider tips that I didn't know about before. The tours are also suitable for children and those who are less athletic. All in all, a clear recommendation for all friends of the island of Kos and those who are sure to become friends after their first vacation there."

Franz Lotter

via E-Mail

"Hello Ella & Tom, we were in Kos over the weekend and thanks to the guide we were able to discover the most beautiful spots. It was absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for that."

Antje

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FAQ Travel Guide Kos Island

Important questions and answers about the Kos Guide

Do I absolutely need a rental car for the Kos tours?

With the exception of the hike to Dikeos, all of the day trips described refer to routes that can be covered with a rental vehicle. Traveling by car, scooter, or quad bike is ideal for reaching even the most remote parts of the island. You can find out more here: Rental cars on Kos

Does the Kos travel guide also include maps?

For each excursion, there is a rough overview map showing the individual stops and larger towns. To ensure reliable navigation for your day trip, we have created maps for you using Google Maps, which you can access via a link or QR code.

Can I get everywhere on Kos with a rental car?

Almost all roads on Kos are paved and therefore easily navigable. Excursions #5 and #8 occasionally involve gravel roads, so an off-road vehicle is recommended. A note to this effect can be found in the respective chapter.

Are the most important sights included in the Kos travel guide?

The most important sights, such as the capital Kos Town with its numerous historical buildings, the Asklepieion sanctuary, the mountain village of Zia, and Kefalos Bay, were taken into account when planning the route.

Is Kos easy to explore by rental car?

Most roads on Kos are paved and in moderate condition. The island highway is the main multi-lane road and has heavier traffic. On the side roads, however, you will hardly encounter any other vehicles. Personally, we find the traffic situation on Kos much more relaxed than in Germany.

How much money should I budget for the Kos tours?

Many of the day trips take you to beautiful places and wild nature and are therefore free of charge. Some historical sites charge a small entrance fee. Admission prices and opening hours are noted in the respective chapters.

Can I also take the Kos tours by bus?

Day trips #1, #3, and #5 to Kos Town, along the north coast, as well as the hike on Dikeos (starting in Zia) can generally be reached by bus. All other excursions cannot be reached directly by bus. If you want to remain flexible and discover as much of Kos as possible, we recommend renting a car.

Do I also need a regular travel guide for Kos?

Our travel guide for the island of Kos is not a complete replacement for a comprehensive travel guide. It takes care of your trip planning and provides basic information about the island from A to Z. In the ADAC travel guide published by GU Verlag, you will find further helpful information about the history, country, and people.

Can I do the tours in the Kos travel guide with kids?

All day trips are also suitable for children. However, we only recommend the hike to Dikeos for older children who are fit and sure-footed.

Are there also tours that can be done in bad weather?

Kos is a sunny island, and from May to October it rarely rains for more than one or two days at a time. If the weather is a little worse than usual, day trip #1 to Kos Town and trip #6 to Plaka are also suitable for cloudy weather.

When will the Kos travel guide be available as a printed book?

A printed version of our travel guide is available regularly—but only while supplies last. Sign up for our newsletter and we will inform you about the delivery date. Alternatively, our e-book is available for immediate download at any time. It can be read as a PDF file on almost all devices.

I have a specific question about the Kos travel guide.

Do you have any other questions about our e-book or would you like to give us some feedback? Then please send us a short message to: info(at)greece-moments.com