Minaret at Kos

A day trip to Kos, Greece

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May 22nd 2012
With an 8.15am pick-up we had to set an alarm and get up early this morning for our trip to Kos. After sleeping in until about 8.30am most days this was a bit of a shock to the system!! The dining room opens at 7.00am so we were able to have a quick breakfast before we headed off. The driver was expecting to collect some more passengers from the Voyage, but after waiting nearly 10 minutes there ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Kos

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more