Depart from the port of Kardamena in Kos and take a 1-hour cruise to the volcanic island of Nisyros. Upon arrival, transfer to a waiting bus that’ll take you on a short drive to the volcano. Listen to an informative guide along the way. Get information about the volcano and the history of the island. Then, feel the force of the lava rumbling deep beneath your feet as you enter the volcanic crater. See the bubbling mud pools and steam geysers, and imagine that you have landed on the moon. Return to the port and get the chance to wander around the town of Mandraki. After a short walk through the narrow streets of blue and white painted houses, visit the monastery of Panagia Spiliani, considered one of the most beautiful monasteries of the Greek Islands. Make your way back to town for some free time for lunch (own expense) or do some shopping before boarding the boat back to Kos at 4:00 PM.

Discover the traditions of wine production on Kos as you visit a local family-run winery. Sample tasty local wines and get a sense of the Greek way of life. Start with pickup from your hotel. Travel to a winery located in beautiful surroundings. Sample some delicious wines at this quaint location and learn a bit about viticulture on Kos. After your wine tasting session, continue towards the mountain village of Zia. Enjoy a fantastic sunset from this charming mountainside village, before returning to your hotel.

Visit the sanctuary of Asklepios, built on the slopes of a low hill, overgrown with trees and with a wonderful view of the sea. From the sanctuary you'll see Asia Minor coast. Explore the famous monument of Kos with a skip-the-line ticket.See where Hippocrates studied to become the father of Western medicine. Learn why the sanctuary has served as a healing palace with priests who acted as doctors and medics. Marvel at the ruins of statues at the temple of Asklepios, Propylea, Arcades, and their Roman baths.Continue your visit with a stop at the site's museum. Take in an epigraphic collection presenting the stelae, decrets, laws and other inscriptions on stone found on site at the sanctuary.