Kos: 7-Day Foodie Itinerary

  • Day 1: Traditional Greek breakfast
    Stayed in Kos town

    Experience a traditional Greek breakfast with Greek yogurt, honey, and nuts at Stani bakery. After breakfast, take a walk around Kos town and visit the local markets to see fresh produce and seafood.

  • Day 2: Olive Oil Tour and Tasting
    30 min (11 mi) from Kos town

    Visit a local olive oil factory, Zini's Olive Grove. Learn about the production process, and taste some of the best olive oil Kos has to offer. Don't leave without purchasing a bottle.

  • Day 3: Seafood Lunch
    45 min (17 mi) from Zini's Olive Grove

    Eat gourmet seafood dishes made from the freshest fish at Nisiotiko. It's a beachside taverna in Mastichari where you can enjoy the breeze with your meal.

  • Day 4: Food and Wine pairing
    20 min (8 mi) from Mastichari

    Take a trip to the Zacharias Winery and experience the art of food and wine pairing. Sip some of the best local wines and learn how to pair them with some of the finest local food in Kos.

  • Day 5: Cooking Class
    35 min (13 mi) from Zacharias Winery

    Take a traditional cooking class at Arolithos and learn how to cook authentic Greek dishes. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a wonderful meal.

  • Day 6: Gyros and Wine
    25 min (7 mi) from Arolithos

    Take a break from fancy food and have a gyros at Savvas, the best place for gyros in Kos. Pair it with a glass of local wine for the ultimate foodie experience.

  • Day 7: Desserts to go
    20 min (5 mi) from Savvas

    End your foodie adventure in Kos with something sweet. Visit Magikaria and get yourself a box of delicious Greek desserts to-go.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Stani bakery (1 hour, €10)
  • Zini's Olive Grove Tour and Tasting (2 hours, €15)
  • Nisiotiko seafood lunch (2 hours, €30)
  • Zacharias Winery Wine and Food Pairing (2 hours, €25)
  • Arolithos Cooking Class (3 hours, €40)
  • Savvas gyros and wine (1 hour, €8)
  • Magikaria desserts (30 mins, €10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €138

Transportation

To get around Kos, you can rent a car, take a taxi, or use public transportation. A rental car per day costs about €25, a taxi from Kos town to Nisiotiko costs around €30, and a one-way bus ticket costs about €2.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can rent a boat and explore the beautiful coastline of Kos or visit some of the ancient ruins on the island. If you have less time, you can skip the olive oil tour on day 2 and spend more time in Kos town exploring.

Airports

Kos International Airport (KGS) is located in Antimachia, approximately 15 km (9.3 miles) from Kos town.

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