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Islands · Kos itinerary

Kos Islands: The Best Itinerary

Kos is a hub for the Dodecanese. Here is how to island-hop from it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 13-island cruise
  2. 2Symi
  3. 3Nisyros
  4. 4Aegean

A 3-island cruise

Kalymnos, Pserimos and Plati.

Symi

A pastel neoclassical harbour.

The Nisyros volcano

A living crater island.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kos — prices per person.

Morning or Afternoon 3hour Private boat cruise tour in Santorini
Santorini
Morning or Afternoon 3hour Private boat cruise tour in Santorini
5.0(50)·3 hours
from$677/ person
via Viator
Symi Island by Fast Boat (High-Speed: ~1hr journey & ~4hrs Symi)
Rhodes
Symi Island by Fast Boat (High-Speed: ~1hr journey & ~4hrs Symi)
4.7(1,212)·7 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Day tour of the mountains to the Volcano + breakfast
Reunion Island
Day tour of the mountains to the Volcano + breakfast
5.0(41)·7–8 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
3 hour private cruise: DELOS - RHENIA
Mykonos
3 hour private cruise: DELOS - RHENIA
5.0(38)·3 hours
from$860/ person
via Viator
Boat Trip to Symi Island with Swimming Stop at St George Bay
Rhodes
Boat Trip to Symi Island with Swimming Stop at St George Bay
4.6(2,072)·9 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Trekking in the Volcanoes Natural Park in a small group
Lanzarote
Trekking in the Volcanoes Natural Park in a small group
4.9(115)·3h 30min
from$54/ person
via Viator
Private Boat Cruise around Skiathos island
Skiathos
Private Boat Cruise around Skiathos island
5.0(34)·4–7 hours
from$1,411/ person
via Viator
Volcano Trekking Tour (Timanfaya eruptions)
Lanzarote
Volcano Trekking Tour (Timanfaya eruptions)
4.9(416)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator

Kos islands — FAQ

Which islands can you visit from Kos?
Kalymnos, Pserimos and Plati on the three-island cruise, plus Symi and the volcanic Nisyros.
Which island trip is most scenic?
Symi, for its beautiful pastel harbour, and Nisyros for its volcano.
How do you island-hop from Kos?
By boat cruises and fast ferries from Kos town port.

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