Day Cruise Patmos Monastery The Holy Island from Samos

3.6 (11 reviews) Samos, Greece
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Duration10h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Patmos ‑ a significant connection with the Byzantine Period and whose Christianity has still strongly preserved the Byzantine presence by the monastery and churches. Here, in a cave, St. John wrote the masterpiece of “Apocalypse” ‑ one of the most magnificent texts of world literature.

The harbour town of Skala is dominated by the mighty monastery of the 'Theologian', built in the 11th cent., with its priceless religious relics, rare manuscripts, icons, jewellery, embroidery and its wealthy library constituted it as one of the richest monasteries within Christianity. The narrow lanes with the typical white painted houses, the innumerable taverns and the medieval town of Hora with splendid architectural patterns, the people's lifestyle and hospitality ‑ all this creates for you an unforgettable stay on Patmos.

What's included

  • Private local licensed guide
  • Round trip ferry tickets
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Pick up/Drop off

What to expect

  1. Cave of Apocalypse
    2h
    The Cave of the Apocalypse is situated about halfway up the mountain on the Aegean island of Patmos, along the road between the villages of Chora and Skala. This grotto is believed to mark the spot where John of Patmos received his visions that he recorded in the Book of Revelation.
  2. Holy Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
    1h
    The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian is a Greek Orthodox monastery founded in 1088 in Chora on the island of Patmos. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage site. It is named after St. John of Patmos.
  3. Patmos
    3h
    Chora Village Patmos: Chora is the capital of Patmos lying in the south central part of the island and a few km south of Skala, the main port of Patmos. The traditional settlement is built around the imposing Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, during the 12th century. Chora flourished between the 16th and 17th century during which beautiful mansions and captain residences were built from the wealthy families of that time.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pythagorion or Samos port

End point

Pythagorion or Samos port

Pickup details

Please do inform us your hotel accommodation details at the time of your booking. Your activity includes pickup transfer from designated location in the area. We do not offer pickup services for hotels inside Pythagorion port. You will receive an email with your confirmation and pickup details. Of course there is as well the option to meet directly at Pythagorion port

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • · To visit the monastery, men must wear long trousers and women must wear long skirts/dresses or trousers. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
  • Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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