Bodrum To Kos Island

-Kos old town – The streets of Kos Old town are a beautiful mix of ancient and modern influence. During the summer months, the pedestrianised roads are busting with tourists eager to sample the many souveneir shops, cafes and restaurants on offer.

– Castle of Neratzia – during the 19th century, the Turkish commander of the army used this castle as his home and as the barracks for soldiers. And when Germany occupied the Island during the war, they used the castle as a holding centre for Greek prisoners. An accidental explosion in the 19th century ruined a large part of this castle and Italian historians have rebuilt it to it’s natural glory pre-Ottoman empire. The 1 hour ferry trip from Bodrum to Kos Island is worth it for history buffs.

-Tree of Hippocrates – In Legend, it is said that Hippocrates of Kos taught his students to study medicine under this tree. It’s located in the centre of Kos town, just opposite the Castle of Neratzia. The tree is about 500 years old so it’s not the original but a desendent of the original tree of Hippocrates which stood 2400 years ago.

-Platia Eleftherias (Freedom square) – is enclosed by all the monuments and historical structures that span a number of cultures. History lovers must do the day trip from Bodrum to Kos Island. This is because the Island has been inhabited by the Hellenistic, the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman empires, the Italians and the Modern Turks.

-Therma Bay – If you hire a car, you can travel 10 minutes from Kos town to reach Therma Bay. Here you can bathe in the hot, mineral rich water. You can also catch a bus here from the main town. The water is heated volcanically, and the natural pool is separated from the sea by a wall of fallen rocks. It’s quite an amazing experience to jump from the boiling thermal water into the comparable cool sea!

-Tour of Kos – there is a small train that you can board near to the marina. It takes you on a small tour of the northern part of the island. An automated information recording will be played to passengers as the train shows you the local sites.

-UK passport holders and EU passport holders do NOT need a visa to enter Kos. Other passport holders MUST check their status before they book a ticket. It is not the responsibility of Easy Book Tours to check the validity of necessary visas.

– You MUST take your passport with you. Failure to take your passport will mean you will be refused admission to the ferry, and no refund will be given.

You can go to Kos from Bodrum everyday.

Yes, you can book a return ticket for a different day, or an open return ticket if you’re not sure when you plan to return to Bodrum. Contact us directly for this option. We can also help you with hotel booking and car rental on Kos Island.

You can call or message us on the Whatsapp number above.

If you book with us via Whatsapp, our representative will confirm the booking and send you a TURSAB approved digital ticket. If you book using the booking form on the right, you will be contacted by a representative shortly after, and will be sent a digital ticket. You can show the digital ticket on your phone to partake in the tour..

Yes. You can make the payment on the day of the tour. However, a small amount of down payment may be required during peak periods.

Approximately 7.00am but this may vary depending on the location of your accommodation. Our sales representative will tell you your transfer time, and it will be written on your digital ticket. There may be delays of 10 minutes during transfer times. If your service is later than 10 minutes of the specified time, please call the office number on your ticket..

Included in the price is the return transfer from your hotel to the ferry port, and the return ferry ticket, and the port tax. Nothing on Kos Island is included in the price.

The ferry leaves Bodrum at 9am and takes 1 hour to get to Kos port. Please allow time for transfer from your accommodation to Bodrum port, and for passport control in both Bodrum and Kos.

-Passport – you must take your passport with you or you will not be able to pass passport control.

-Camera – so as not to miss a photo opportunity

-Bathing suit – there is a beach within walking distance of the port.

-Money – you must take Euro’s, not Turkish Lira. Anything you want to buy is not included in the price of the ticket.

You’ll be collected from your accommodation at the time specified at booking. After all customers have been collected you’ll be taken to Bodrum port. You’ll be shown to an office when you exchange your booking ticket with a return ferry ticket. You’ll also need to show your passport here.

Once you have your ferry ticket you will proceed through passport control and then onto the ferry. The ferry will leave promptly at the scheduled time and you’ll arrive in Kos port after 1 hour.

Once you leave the ferry at Kos port you’ll pass through passport control again and then you are free to explore Kos. You’ll be told in Kos port at what time you need to be back for the return journey.

When back in Bodrum, the buses for your return transfer will be waiting for you. You’ll be back to your hotel at around 7pm, providing there are no unforeseen traffic circumstances, road closures or mechanical vehicle issues