Excursions & day trips

Kefalos and Zia tour including wine and honey tastings

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Language: English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

It's a full-day tour of Kos that takes it in the island's historic roots and traditional flavours
You have the chance to visit the Asklepieion archaeological site to see an ancient healing temple
There's local wine to taste at a winery and the island's liquid gold to sample at a honey factory
You'll visit the mountain village of Zia and you can grab lunch or hit the beach in Kefalos
Your local guide is an expert on the history, legends and landscapes of Kos

What to expect

This tour showcases the best of Kos in just one day. You'll see the archaeological site of Asklepieon and the pretty hilltop village of Zia. And if that wasn't enough, there'll be a chance to taste local wines and honey, too. Sophia, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The Asklepieon of Kos was dedicated to Asklepius, the Greek god of healing and medicine, and it was known as a healing sanctuary in ancient times. The peaceful surroundings and the extensive gardens would have been calming and rejuvenating for patients.'

The sands of time may have changed ancient Asklepieon, but it remains one of Greece's most important archaeological sites. According to tradition, Hippocrates, who was born on the island of Kos, received his medical education and practiced at the Asklepieon. Among the attractions are the remains of the world's first hospital, where doctors learned about medicine from Hippocrates, and made the first hub for medical research.

You'll also visit the mountain village of Zia, which sprawls beneath Mount Dikaios and is best known for traditional architecture and wonderful views of the coast. Here you'll taste the local kanelada drink and have the chance to look around the craft shops and find somewhere for lunch. What's more, there's a tour and tasting session at a winery, alongside a visit to the seaside town of Kefalos, where you'll have free time to explore or relax on the beach. And to really sweeten-up your day, you'll get to sample the local honey, too.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Headset and Asclepeion App with 3D imagery
Kanelada drink in Zia
Wine tasting

What to remember

Lunch and other drinks are not included
Just so you know, the entrance to the archaeological site of Asklepieon is an optional extra that needs to be paid on the day, so remember to bring some cash

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100

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

Björn S
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

En bra guide. Vi har gjort samma tur 2019 och då var det inte lika bra.
LarsL
From Sweden - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

65 - 74 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Lise
From United States of America - June 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

En. Fantastisk guide med stor viden om Kos i dag, den græske mytologi og historie. En dygtig formidler som er stolt af sit land og formår at fortælle ...
Suss
From United States of America - June 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Dave
From Finland - August 2023

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

Oppaan käyttämä kuulokesysteemi oli hirveä eikä edes toiminut kunnolla - voisi mainita jos tällainen on käytössä niin voi skipata koko retken, en halu ...
Maria
From Finland - September 2022

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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Kefalos and Zia tour including wine and honey tastings

This tour showcases the best of Kos in just one day. You'll see the archaeological site of Asclepeion and the pretty hilltop village of Zia. And if that wasn't enough, there'll be a chance to taste local wines and honey, too.

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Guided tour of Kos Town, Asclepeion and Zia with wine-tasting

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Greek Night

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Tickets and events

Aquatica Waterpark Ticket

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Zia by Night

Leave the beach behind and head for the hills to the mountain village of Zia for the evening. Sitting high in pine-forested Mount Dikaios, it's bagged itself gorgeous views of the island's North coast and across the Aegean to Turkey. And from up here, the sunsets are nothing short of spectacular.

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