Excursions & day trips

Day trip to Greek Island of Kos

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Visit a Greek island for the day
Explore Kos – old and new, in your own time
Swim and relax at the beach

What to expect

Prepare to be charmed by the town, where ancient and modern sit side by side. Dip into the shops and boutiques in the streets behind the harbour or sip coffees in the square, admiring the huge plane tree – it's said that Hippocrates held lessons under it 2,400 years ago. And admire the sea views from the battlements of the 15th-century Knights' fortress. History lovers will also want to see nearby Asklepieion. One of Greece's most important classical sites, its marble temples mark where the world's first hospital once stood.

Or if you fancy some R&R, take your pick of the town's beaches. Its shores are laced with sandy sweeps perfect for getting in some sunbathing and swimming before your ride back. And remember, you'll need to cross the borders — sometimes with lengthy security and passport checks — between Turkey and Greece in this tour, so a valid passport or photo ID is needed.

What's included

Transport
Catamaran or ferry ticket
Port tax

What to remember

Please note, this tour is operated by a 3rd party is not operated directly by TUI. Transport is included, and guests are able to enjoy Kos with free time
Passport control and security checks are run by local authorities of the respective country you are entering
Each guest must pass through passport control to leave and enter each country, a total of four times. There can be lengthy queues at busier times, however the queues generally move steadily
You will need your passport and e-visa on the day (e-visa is only applicable to those who need one to enter Turkey)
Ages are categorised as:- Infants 0-5 years- Children 5-11 years - Adults 11 or 12+ years
You must leave Turkey with the same document you used to enter, which is usually your passport or an EU ID
Food and drinks not included
Admissions not included

Provider

TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

3.7 /5

Based on 6 reviews from verified customers

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Staff

3.5/5

Safety

3.5/5

Value for money

3.3/5

Service

3.5/5

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Ro en Pris
Verified booking
4.6
3 October 2025
Travelled as a couple
Leuk om een dagje naar Griekenland te gaan en het daar te ontdekken. De trip zelf werd alleen niet door Tui uitgevoerd, maar de reisleiding was wel goed. Ze hielp ons met tips en adviezen.
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Bea
Verified booking
3
9 May 2024
Travelled with family
Eigenlijk kun je het makkelijk zelf regelen. We zouden om 07:00 worden opgehaald dit is de avond van te voren een half uur vervroegd. We werden opgehaald door een chauffeur om 06:35. Kwamen aan bij de boot om 07:00 en de boot vertrok pas om 08:30. We hebben hier 1.5 uur moeten wachten. Ik heb niemand gezien van TUI. Ook geen informatie hoelaat we terug moesten zijn. Dit hebben we allemaal zelf moeten navragen bij een chauffeur die geen woord Engels sprak. Dus echt hand en voeten werk!!
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Irene
Verified booking
4.2
15 October 2022
Travelled as a couple
Bus kan wel later komen ophalen. 2 uur en 15 minuten van te voren…….. Het inchecken op Kos was een puinhoop. Weten nu wat een asielvluchteling ongeveer meemaakt. Ook weer veel te vroeg in de rij. En als laatste mag je er door. Misten wel info wat je op Kos kunt doen.
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Sien
Verified booking
4.2
19 September 2022
Travelled as a couple
Alles via de site gedaan, geen reisleiding voor inlichtingen over tijden excursie, waren laat terug vonden wij, had zeker wel een uur eerder gemogen. Wegens tekorten personeel op schiphol was terugreis erg rommelig en duurde lang. Bij het wachten op Schiphol in het vliegtuig zelf werd niets te drinken aangeboden aan ons (de mensen).
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K.
Verified booking
3
28 July 2022
Travelled with family
Info op de app duidelijk. Het hele proces om aan boord te komen duurt lang maar is niet al te dramatisch. Eenmaal op Kos heb ik 1 woord:CHAOS! Er komen 4 schepen tegelijk aan. Eenmaal daar staat er een hok vol met mensen die Kos uit gaan en alle mensen van de schepen staan in de rij om Kos binnen te treden. Een uur in de hitte gestaan zonder overkapping. 1 loket open om paspoortcontroles uit te voeren. Op de terugweg net z’n drama echt vreselijk. Kleine kinderen mee echt niet doen veelste heftig
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Harry
Verified booking
3.4
24 June 2022
Travelled as a couple
Alles was leuk ,behalve de douane op kos! 40 graden heel lang wachten opgesloten in een vierkant met hekken erom heen, letterlijk gevangen!! Het leuke dagje kos werd een deceptie wij hadden beide zoiets van wij gaan nooit nooit op vakantie naar Griekenland. Tui kan hier natuurlijk niks aan doen daar waren we zeer tevreden over busje stond mooi op tijd bij hotel en op ons te wachten terug in bodrum top!

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