Kos, the beautiful island of "Hippocrates - father of Medicine" according to the Greeks, "the jewel of the Aegean" according to the foreign visitors is the third largest island of the group and one of the most popular to visitors. It has an extent of 290 square kilometres and a coastline 120 kilometres long. On the island the visitor will "discover" the excellent climate, will admire the green mountains decorated with the white spots of the small scenic settlements and villages full of flowers, will be charmed by the excellent beaches with crystal-clear waters, will learn about the glorious past and will live a fascinating present. The history of the island goes back to the legendary periods of Mythology; then comes the period of glory as the relics of the past show. The ancient city, the plane tree of Hippocrates, the Asclepion, the castles of the Knights of St. John and the nice buildings of the period of the Italian domination seize the eye of the visitor and compete successfully with the wonderful beaches.

Rhodes is the largest island of the archipelago and the capital of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is world known for its Colossus and is located between Karpathos and Kos. The capital of the island lies outside and within the walls of a very well preserved Venetian castle build by the knights of Saint John. Its interesting sites and its many Byzantine churches make Rhodes one of the most popular islands in the country.