Viator
From €133
Day Cruise Patmos Monastery The Holy Island From Samos
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.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 2 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
Photos
6 photos
Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 3 itinerary stops
Sea route is approximate — curved dashed line shows the sailing path between stops.
- 1
Cave of Apocalypse
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.
120 min - 2
Holy Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
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.
60 min - 3
Patmos
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.
180 min
What's included
- Private local licensed guide
- Round trip ferry tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Pick up/Drop off
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.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Boat trip, Lunch & Monastery
Day Cruise Patmos Monastery The Holy Island from Samos
Duration: 10 hours
Reviews
3.6 · 11 reviews
Similar Experiences
Tours, activities and experiences you can book online
TourSamos:Day Cruise Kusadasi and Ephesus A taste of Turkey
5.0You can travel to the land of mosques and minarets, immerse yourselves in the colourful fragrant world of bazaars, enjoy the native speciali
TourFull Day Island Bus Tour Starting from East Samos
5.0Bus transfer from hotels Visit the temple of Hera Visit to a monastery / Guiding in monastery Visit pottery workshop / Ceramics demonstrat
TourTurkey Day Trip from Samos: Kusadasi and Ephesus
3.9A great opportunity to visit Kusadasi and Ancient Greek town of Ephesus from Samos in a day cruice of eighteen nautical mile that separate S
TourTaste of the Orient Including Ephesus (and transport , port tax)
2.0Departing from Pythagorio harbour at 08.00 and arrival in Kusadasi at 09.15. Depart from Kusadasi for Ephesus 10:30 arrive to Ephesus and
TourDiscover Patmos and its Monastery ( including transfers )
Patmos is situated 32 miles south of Samos. Famous for its religious past, Patmos is the island where Saint John the Theologian wrote the Bo
TourFull Day Island Bus Tour from West Samos
Stop in one of the most beautiful villages , Koumeika , and visit a local oil producing factory Stop in the village of Koumaradei at a trad