Greece / Individual excursions to Kos Island

Follow the footsteps of Hippocrates the "Father of Modern Western Medicine" and the author of the Hippocratic Oath:

• First head to the Asclepion of Kos, where Hippocrates founded his medical school and the largest hospital in Ancient Greece.
• Then go to the Tree of Hippocrates. Current tree is possibly a descendant of the Platanus tree under which Hippocrates taught his disciples.
• Take part in Hippocratia festival - a four months series of exhibitions, music concerts and theatrical shows held at the historical monuments.

Wonder around the green capital of Kos filled with Venetian and traditional Greek houses and archeological monuments. Go through the bridge from the Avenue of Palm Trees to the Castle of Neratzia – a mighty 14th century fortification built by the Knights of Saint John. Watch the sunset in the village of Zia, considered one of the best in the Aegean. Feel the traditional character in the village of Asfendiou. Observe well preserved 2 storey fortified mansions, narrow alleys, olive groves and vineyards. Ask us about little-known hinterland villages if you like rural and authentic places. Watch flamingos and pelicans in their natural habitat in the Wetland of Psalidi. Bask on the dozens of beaches. Golden sandy beach called Paradise is ranked as one of the best. Cycle! Kos is ideal for cycling and has special paths for this. Dive to the Archway tunnel, thermal springs and underwater caves reefs. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are also exceptional here. Take a boat excursion to the paradise Isle of Kastri. Try local peppery cheese from goat milk krasotyri, katimeria, cheese pie, and kanelada, the locals’ favourite refreshment made from sweet cinnamon and sweet tomato.