Kos

A full 10-year passport is required, valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay.

A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Greece Foreign Advice

If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements. Alternatively, you can apply for your Visa with our preferred partner the Travel Visa company by selecting the following link; Travel Visa Company

Transfer time from Kos airport to hotel is approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

You may wish to take an optional excursion during the course of your stay. Listed below are just a few of the tours which may be on offer to you depending on the season. Full details will be given at the Information Meeting. The prices quoted, are a guideline only, as these can vary, depending on numbers etc. All tours should be paid for in cash euros. The exact amount will be given at your Information Meeting. Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you but may not necessarily accompany you.

Boat cruise
Docking at the attractive harbour town of Pothia on the famous sponge island of Kalymnos, you will be mesmerised by the tiny coloured houses, arranged on the hillside, with life in the port bustling below. You will have the chance to see for yourselves how natural sponges are processed and learn the history and techniques of local sponge fishermen. Second port of call will be at the deserted island of Plati, perhaps take a swim, whilst your BBQ lunch is being prepared on board. Finally docking at the 50 people island of Pserimos, where the long sandy shores gently slopes into the blue crystal sea. Approximate cost: €30, incl. BBQ lunch (drinks not included)

Visit to the island of Nissyros
Cruising around the coastline of Kos you will catch your first glimpse of the magical island of Nissyros. Stepping onto the coach, you will venture up into the heart of Polyvotis. Near to the mouth of the volcano you will feel the force of the lava rumbling beneath your feet, witness the bubbling mud pools and steaming geezers. You have time to enjoy the blue and white painted harbor town of Mandraki with its narrow cobbled streets winding their way up to the Monastery of Panagia. Approximate cost: €30 including transportation and entrance to the volcano (lunch not included)

Euro

There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below.

Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of €15.00 per week. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate add on.

Casual, cotton, lightweight daytime wear is the order of the day. Comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing. Smart casual clothes will be ideal for the evening, with the emphasis throughout being informal but with NO VESTS OR SHORTS (LONG TROUSERS ONLY) in the restaurants in the evenings. Early and late season evenings can be cool so do ensure that you take a cardigan or jacket and even some rainwear – particularly in May and June when you may experience some spring thunderstorms followed by scorching days! A beach towel can be hired from the hotel at a cost of €3 per week and can be changed daily (a further returnable €15 deposit will be required at the start of the week).