These itineraries are sample frameworks designed to inspire your Kos holiday planning from Bodrum - feel free to mix and match activities, adjust timings based on your interests, swap locations according to the season, and create your own unique island experience. Consider them as flexible suggestions rather than rigid schedules, allowing you to discover Kos at your own pace while ensuring you don't miss the fixed ferry departures at 08:30 from Bodrum and 17:00 from Kos.
These comprehensive tips cover everything needed for exploring Kos from Bodrum - this diverse island (290 km²) perfectly balances history, beaches, and activities.
When planning how to get to Kos, the ferry to Kos from Bodrum is your convenient connection, with the 45-minute crossing making it ideal for both day trips and longer stays. Check Bodrum Kos ferry departures carefully (typically 08:30 from Bodrum, 17:00 return) and book your Bodrum Kos ferry tickets in advance during peak season.
Unlike many Greek islands, Kos is completely flat, making it a cycling paradise unique in the Dodecanese. With its mix of ancient Greek ruins (birthplace of Hippocrates), Knights' Castle, Italian architecture, and some of Greece's best beaches, the places to visit in Kos offer something for everyone.
The island caters well to tourism while maintaining authentic corners. Respect the ferry schedule, rent a bicycle for town exploration, a car for island touring, and prepare for an island that seamlessly blends party beaches with ancient history, windsurfing with wellness, and international tourism with Greek tradition!
