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Private Tour: Kos Island Highlights Including Zia, Asklepieion and Tree of Hippocrates
Kos, Dodecanese, Greece, Europe
$1415.07
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Get to know Kos Island on a private half-day tour, visiting ancient ruins and a mountain village ! While enjoying personalized attention from a guide, explore archeological excavations at Asklepieion and learn about Greek medicine and healing in ancient times. Enjoy free time in the sleepy mountain village of Zia. Before finishing, stop to see the Tree of Hippocrates, where the famous ancient doctor taught his students.
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Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
- Private guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Asklepion
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
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AsklepionThis excursion begins with Asklepion, the most visited archaeological site on the island. Constructed in the 4th century bc it served two purposes; a temple consecrated to Asklepios the God of Health as well as a health & healing resort. This is where Hippocrates, the father of medicine, practiced & developed many of the healing methods that are still used todayThis is an excellent way to become acquainted with the traditional side of Kos Island.
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ZiaOur next stop is the lovely little mountain village of Zia. A beautiful panoramic view of Kos Island waits for you & your camera! Zia, is fast becoming a center for local artists & craftspeople, as well as a great place to introduce yourself to the diverse local dried herbs used in traditional Greek cooking.
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Hippocrates TreeAs we head back towards the Port of Kos, we make one last stop to the Planetree (greek: "Platanos") of Hippocrates near the ancient Castle Fortress on the harbour. It is said that 2500yrs ago Hippocrates, the father of medicine taught his students under that very tree.
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Private Tour: Kos Island Highlights Including Zia, Asklepieion and Tree of Hippocrates
Kos, Dodecanese, Greece, Europe
$1415.07
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!