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Guided Shore Excursion Patmos to the most Religious Highlights

By Private Tours Greece
6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$897 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This private shore excursion in Patmos offers a unique opportunity to explore the Grotto of the Apocalypse. The frescoes adorning the left of the entrance vividly depict the miracles and travels of St. John the Evangelist, chronicled by Prochorus, a supposed disciple.

On the right side, another fresco captures St. John's legendary battle with the priest of Apollo in Patmos. The journey continues with a visit to the Monastery of St. John and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary. 12th-century frescoes, hidden beneath 17th-century coverings, were revealed by the earthquake of 1956, offering a glimpse into the island's rich history. Conclude your excursion with a leisurely walk through the narrow streets of Chora in Patmos before transfer you back to the ship

Activity location

  • Skala
    • Skala, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Skala
    • Skala, Greece

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Tour with Licensed Guide in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • Opening hours: Tue 7:00 am-2:30 pm
  • English

Get the most out of your tour with an official tour guide. The guide will be able to provide in depth information
Pickup included

Price details
AU$897.38 x 1 AdultAU$897.38
Total
Price is AU$897.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed tour guide accompanying
  • What's includedWhat's included1 Bottle of water / per person
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up & drop off from your cruise ship or hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate car with English speaking driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry/Admission fee is not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • One day prior to your tour we will send you the driver's details.
  • Please note that due to changes in the visits hours of the monasteries the programme will be modified accordingly

Activity itinerary

Skala
  • 15m
Meet your private driver at Skala port to start an amazing shore excursion
Cave of Apocalypse
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We arrive at the Cave of the Apocalypse. More specifically in the “Holy Cave of the Apocalypse”, which still exists, John the Evangelist spoke with God and He recited the holy book of Revelation that John recorded with the help of his student Prohoros. This book has caused admiration and awe among the faithful Christians who find it prophetic and come from the ends of the world to visit and worship this place. After this memorable tour, you’ll embark the car for the short ride back to the port.
Monastery of St. John
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
We continue our visit to the foot of the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. It looks like a Byzantine castle and was built like a fortress. Its presence is overwhelming. It was founded in 1088 by Ossios Christodoulos following a grant by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I. Komnenos. The monastery’s walls are over 15 metres high, its length from north to south is 53 metres and from east to west 70 metres. It seems even larger when you stand at the entrance, noticing its thick walls and heavily reinforced door.
Simantiri Masnion
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our journey concludes with a visit to the 300-year-old Simandris House, offering a glimpse into a rich collection of antiques and architecture. This residence presents a fascinating blend of Oriental tradition and Western fashion favoured in the 19th century.
Chora Patmos
  • 1h
Chora of Patmos is absolutely gorgeous. Every narrow street is a photoshoot in and of itself. Stroll through the winding cobbled streets of Chora and cobbled streets of this delightful little village which built according to the typical Aegean style mingle with the superb mansions & the snow-white chapels and the flowered courtyards which effectively surrounds the well-known Monastery of St John which doesn’t to have changed over the centuries.
Skala (Pass by)
At the end of the tour drop you off back to Skala port to embark to your ship

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSkala
    • Skala, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESkala
    • Skala, Greece

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