Travel reports from the Nisyros expeditions

In April 2022, Tom Pfeiffer and I guided a Swiss hiking group to the most interesting places on the island of Kos. Even in the island’s capital, there is much to discover. During a walking tour, we visited the ancient marketplace and the Roman Odeon. In many parts of the city, there are smaller archaeological excavations — and the mosaics found there are particularly beautiful.

From Kos, we took a small boat to Nisyros. The volcanic island is always a geological highlight for us. The caldera area with its Stefanos and Polyvotis craters is an absolute must. But the villages are also charming, and even within the caldera, we discovered ancient remains.

One of our top destinations, of course, is the Nymphios Valley and the summit of Profitis Ilias. There’s not much to say — the photos speak for themselves…