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Nisyros is the volcanic island south of Kos: you walk into a crater, wander through the village of Mandraki and visit the monastery of Panagia Spiliani. From Kos the trip takes about eight hours, from Kardamena seven, and one Kardamena listing gives five hours on the island itself. Bodrum is the other classic, a ferry day to Turkey with the old Halicarnassus and the Castle of St Peter.
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Sorted by verified reviews, not by what we earn. Island cruises and the Nisyros trip run around eight hours, so check the duration before you plan the rest of the day.
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.4 (3,318)
Enter a volcanic crater on Nisyros & experience lava rumbling beneath your feet. Stroll the streets of Mandraki & visit the monastery of Panagia Spiliani.
from €32 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.3 (316)
Enjoy a day on the beautiful island of Nisyros with this day trip cruise from Kardamena. Explore the village of Mandraki, stroll around a volcanic crater, and visit the monaster…
from €20 per person
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⏱ 1 - 10 hours · 4.6 (297)
Cross the sea by ferry between Kardamena and Nisyros. Choose a one-way ticket in either direction or a round trip from Kardamena, with noon and evening sailings available on sel…
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.4 (273)
Experience the islands of Nisyros and St. Anthonios on this sailboat cruise from KardamenaJ. Marvel at small churches, eat a delicious lunch, and enjoy swimming around the volca…
from €35 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.3 (229)
Take a day trip to Bodrum from Kos by ferry. Discover the historical Halicarnassus, home to the awe-inspiring Tomb of Mausolus, and the grandeur of the Castle of St. Peter.
from €57 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.3 (116)
Discover the island's natural splendor and culture, visit the volcano, wander through Nikia village, and end the day at the beach side Mandraki village and Church of Panagia Spi…
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⏱ 6.5 hours · 4.3 (60)
Experience the captivating allure of Nisyros, a hidden gem just a stone's throw from Kos. This journey unveils the island's unparalleled beauty, boasting the Aegean's newest act…
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⏱ 6.5 hours · 4.5 (46)
Embark on a sailboat cruise from Kardamena and discover the islands of Nisyros, St. Anthony, & Yali. Visit the volcano, enjoy swimming adventures around Yali, and savor a delici…
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.1 (37)
Take a 40-minute ferry from Kardamena, Kos, to Nisyros on a volcanic island day trip. Visit Polyvotis Volcano and traditional villages with whitewashed houses.
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.7 (5)
Visit the island Nisyros which was separated after a volcanic explosion from Kos Island.
from €56 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 3.5 (5)
This is a chance to visit a beautiful island on the south of Kos Island. The small island, Nisyros, has been created by several volcanic eruptions that started 160.000 years ago.
from €58 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Bodrum lies in Turkey, so check the booking page for what identity papers you need before you pay. Plain ferry tickets between Kardamena and Nisyros exist too, with noon and evening sailings on selected days, which suits you if you want to explore alone. A boat trip from Kardamena is shorter on the water than one from Kos Town if you stay in the south.
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Most go to Kalymnos, Pserimos and Plati, the islands just north of Kos, and run seven to seven and a half hours with swimming stops and lunch on board. Not every listing names its islands, so check the booking page if one matters to you.
The listings from Kos give about eight hours in total, the ones from Kardamena about seven, and one of those names five hours on the island. If you stay in the south of Kos, Kardamena saves you the transfer; plain ferry tickets between Kardamena and Nisyros are also sold, with sailings at noon and in the evening on selected days.
Yes, there is a ferry day trip of about eight hours to Bodrum with Halicarnassus and the Castle of St Peter. Bodrum is in Turkey, so check the booking page for the identity papers required before you pay.
Not necessarily. Public transport on the island is neither reliable nor frequent, but most land tours include hotel pickup, and Kos Town and its beaches are close together. A car makes sense if you want to reach villages and beaches at your own pace over several days.
In summer strong wind can change or cancel boat trips. Cancellation terms are on each booking page, so read them before you book, and keep a flexible day early in your stay.
On the listing for the guided jeep or quad tour, the jeep passenger option is described as joining without a licence. Driving a quad yourself needs one.
The pirate-boat cruise is described as an adventure for all ages, but minimum ages differ between listings and are shown on each booking page. Check them before you book, especially for jet ski, scuba and quad tours.
The town beach is a narrow urban one. Two pebble beaches, Lambi and Psalidi, are close by, and Kardamena has two long sandy beaches. For sandy swimming stops most visitors take a boat day.
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