Ancient Greek Herbal Medicine Tour on Kos Island
september 20-25, 2025
Join The Greek Herbalist on the historic island of Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates, for an immersion in ancient Greek herbal medicine.
This 6-day tour focuses on ancient practices of health, blending Greek wisdom and herbal medicine to spark your imagination and support your wellness education. Participants will explore one of the most significant healing sanctuaries of Asclepios from the 4th century BCE, cultural centers dedicated to Hippocrates, and the beautiful island landscape.
The island of Kos is located in the Dodecanese island complex and boasts a long coastline of beaches. The island has a rich history dating thousands of years and its legacy continues in the natural beauty of the landscape and the abundant historical landmarks that remain.
Join us on the historic island of Kos
Registration includes:
5 nights accommodations in a beautiful hotel
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner (excluding alcohol)
Hands-on activities, seminars, and tastings with local experts
Admission to archaeological sites and cultural centers
Nature excursions, sightseeing, and swimming at beautiful beaches
Transfers to/from the Kos airport
Transfers to all group activities listed on the final itinerary
The Greek Herbalist tote bag
Registration does NOT include:
Transportation to/from Kos island
Meals, activities, and transfers not listed on the itinerary
Alcohol
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Participation Rates and How to Register
Participation Rates:
Early bird special! Save €150 when you submit your deposit by December 31, 2024:
€3,175 for single occupancy
€2,825 for double occupancy / per participant
Rates after December 31, 2024:
€3,325 for single occupancy
€2,975 for double occupancy / per participant
How to Register:
Submit a non-refundable €500 deposit and choose your room selection (single or shared occupancy). After you submit your deposit, two invoices will be sent to you for the remaining balance. Invoice #1 is due by April 15, 2025 and invoice #2 is due by July 15, 2025.
Registration Terms and Payment Schedule:
All fees are to be paid in euros. Payments are accepted by any credit card or PayPal. Any fees for currency conversion are to be paid by the registrant. For refunds, invoice #1 can be fully refunded (excluding credit card processing fees) by May 30, 2025 or earlier. After this date, invoice #1 can be refunded 50% (excluding credit card processing fees) until June 30, 2025. No refunds after June 30, 2025, but transfers to interested participants is possible. All participants must agree to the Booking & Cancellation Policy when the deposit is submitted.
How to Get to Kos Island
Kos has an international airport that receives multiple daily flights from Athens. From Athens, the flight is approximately 1 hour. Coordinate your arrival and departure timing accordingly to be included in the van transfers from/to Kos airport that are included in the tour package. The van transfers included in the tour package include:
Saturday, September 20: Aegean Airways flight departing Athens at 4:35pm and arriving Kos at 5:30pm.
Thursday, September 25: Aegean Airways flight departing Kos at 11:25am and arriving Athens at 12:35pm.
We recommend you book these flights as early as possible. You are welcome to arrive in Kos before the tour starts or to stay after the tour has ended. If you choose to do this, the airport transfers are NOT included in the tour package.
Sample Itinerary
We are preparing an exciting tour itinerary that will look somewhat like this. The itinerary will be finalized closer to the tour dates.
Day 1: Saturday
5:30pm Pick up from Kos airport
Hotel check-in
Welcome circle and Greek herbs tea workshop
Tour of Old Town and visit to the Plane Tree of Hippocrates
Dinner in Old Town
Day 2: Sunday
Breakfast at hotel
Visit the ancient Asklepion archaeological site
Visit the International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos
Lunch
Visit an olive oil factory and olive oil tasting workshop
Free time / beach
Dinner
Day 3: Monday
Breakfast at hotel
Thermal hot springs / Therma beach
Lunch and visit to traditional villages of Zia and Pili
Ancient Greek botanical mythology workshop
Dinner
Day 4: Tuesday
Breakfast at hotel
Visit the Hippocrates Cultural Center, with an exact replica of an ancient Greek village
Ancient Greek rituals workshop and forest bathing meditation in Plaka Forest with peacocks
Lunch
Visit a thyme honey factory and honey tasting workshop
Free time / beach
Dinner
Day 5: Wednesday
Breakfast at hotel
Day trip to Kalymnos island
Lunch
Return to Kos
Final group dinner
Day 6: Thursday
Breakfast at hotel
Closing circle
Hotel check-out
9am Transfer to airport