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Kos holidays

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View from Zia over Tingaki, Kos
View from Zia over Tingaki, Kos

Mixing culture, fun-filled resorts and pretty little beaches, the island of Kos has it all, perfect whether you want to laze away your holiday on the beach, stroll around charming little harbours, discover historic sights or experience Kos's cool night-time scene.

The second biggest of the Dodecanese Islands, the Greek island of Kos lies in the Aegean Sea, just off Turkey's coast.

Free Kids

 

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

 

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • All meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Things to do

Kos

Memorable moment...

Absorbing the wonderful views across Kos Town from Asklepion, a religious sanctuary and the island's most treasured ancient site.

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Things to do

Explore the 14th century Castle of the Knights, which overlooks the harbour. Roam the ancient streets in the old quarter of Kos Town, once home to Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Discover the island's picturesque mountain hamlet of Agios Dimitrios. Explore the Dodecanese islands with a boat trip to nearby Kalymnos, home of the famous sponge fishermen.
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Beaches

Blessed with beautiful sandy beaches and warm turquoise waters, Kos is a haven for beach lovers. Visit the long pale sands at Tingaki, catch the waves at Marmari Beach or take a boat to the small island of Pserimos, where the sandy beaches are very popular.

Blue Flag Beaches

8 beaches in Kos. Details at www.blueflag.org

www.blueflag.org

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Explore your destination

Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep.

Aegean Cruise
A boat trip with a difference, you'll hop aboard a traditional Caique to cruise the Aegean Sea, docking at some of the most beautiful of the Dodecanese Islands for a spot of swimming and snorkelling.

Greek Night
Giving you the chance to learn some Zorba-style dance moves, you'll escape to the mountain village of Zia before heading off for a fun night of traditional Greek food, wine and dance.

Turkey
For a taste of Turkish delight, it's just a short boat ride from Kos to ancient Bodrum, where you'll be able to soak up a little history, hit the shops or pamper yourself with a Turkish bath.

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Food and drink

A great variety of restaurants can be enjoyed in Kos Town and Kardamena. Grilled or fried fresh fish is very popular and dishes include Burdeta, a tasty fish recipe with cayenne pepper and paprika, or Astakos, delicious lobster. On warm summer evenings, dine alfresco with a glass of white wine and a refreshing Greek salad.

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Evening Flavour

Choose from the vibrant summer scene of Kos Town or Kardamena. Teeming with open-air cafes, bars and restaurants, they are both renowned for their pulsing nightlife. Kefalos and Tingaki offer calmer evening alternatives.

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Shopping

Browse the streets of Kos Town, with its intriguing mix of ancient and modern architecture, for gifts or holiday trinkets. Alternatively, the popular resort of Kardamena has a good selection of shops.

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Fact File

Local weather

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Information

Language: Greek. Currency: Euro. Standard GMT: +2hrs. Greek Tourist Office: 4 Conduit Street, London W1S 2DJ. Tel: 020 7495 9300. www.gnto.co.uk

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Travel money

Euro

You can get commission-free foreign exchange on currency notes and travellers cheques at most First Choice Travel Stores and Holiday Hypermarkets.

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