3-day Kos itinerary from Bodrum

Three days on Kos with an express visa: historic town, cycling the north coast and sunset in Zia.

3 daysfrom Bodrum16 stops

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Day 1

Kos town

  1. 09:00
    Bodrum port

    Be at the port 1 hour before departure for passport control.

  2. 10:30
    Kos harbour

    Check in; the town centre is within walking distance.

  3. 12:00
    Neratzia Castle

    The Knights' castle at the harbour entrance.

  4. 13:30
    Hippocrates' Plane Tree and Ancient Agora

    A short break in the shade.

  5. 17:00
    Eleftherias Square

    Coffee and ice cream.

  6. 20:00
    Harbour tavernas

    Catch of the day and meze.

2
Day 2

Cycling the north coast

  1. 09:00
    Bike hire

    Along the town's flat cycle paths.

  2. 10:00
    Asklepion

    Ancient healing centre; climb to the top terrace for the view.

  3. 12:30
    Tigaki beach

    Shallow sea and a long sandy beach.

  4. 16:00
    Salt lake (Alykes)

    Flamingos in spring.

  5. 20:00
    Town centre

    Dinner.

3
Day 3

The south and return

  1. 09:00
    Car/scooter hire

    The easiest way to see the south.

  2. 10:00
    Agios Stefanos

    Basilica ruins and the islet opposite.

  3. 13:00
    Paleo Pyli

    Abandoned Byzantine village.

  4. 16:30
    Zia village

    Early sunset views from the mountain village.

  5. 19:00
    Kos harbour

    Be at the port 1 hour before your return ferry.

Tips for this itinerary

  • With an express visa you cannot travel on to neighbouring islands such as Kalymnos.
  • The cycle path is flat; bikes with child seats are available.
  • Zia gets busy in the evening; arrive at least an hour before sunset.

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