Day Cruise Patmos Monastery The Holy Island from Samos

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English
Operated by: MTM Experiences

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private local licensed guide
Included: Round trip ferry tickets
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Pick up/Drop off

Itinerary

Cave of Apocalypse

2 hours

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.
Holy Monastery of Saint John the Theologian

one hour

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.
Patmos

3 hours

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 point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pythagorion or Samos port

End point

Pythagorion or Samos port

Pickup points

Leonidas
Hotel Damo
Toula
Labito Hotel
Doryssa Theorem Hotel
Hotel Zephyros
Pythais Hotel
Lenox Hotel
Maritsa's Bay Hotel
Sama
Samaina Hotel
Remezzo Hotel & Studios

and 5 more pickup points

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.