Patmos 3 monasteries tour (7-14 pax)
This tour
gives an inside 100k at monastic life and takes you to the most important
Orthodox sights on the island.
We leave the port Of
Skala by coach taking the coastal road to the Convent Of Evangelismos which
lays in a beautiful setting surrounded by well-kept gardens With a spectacular
view over the bay Of Kipi. The original chapel Of St. Luke dates from 1613 and
the Convent itself was founded in 1937. We have the opportunity to see a
wonderful collection of frescoes painted bythe nun Olympia Who died Within the
last decade. This large convent is a wonderful example of ecclesiastical
architecture and houses an exhibition where examples Of handicrafts made by the
nuns can be purchased.
We then take the coach to
the old village of Chora where we will visit the Monastery Of St. John the
Theologian built in the 11th century. Here one can get a glimpse of monastic
life and absorb timeless history through the magnificent ecclesiastical
artifacts Of its museum. Among the Monastery’s treasures are frescoes of the
founder Christodoulos and miracles of St. John,
ancient documents dating from the 6th century, vestments, silvemare and
numerous icons including a work attributed to EI Greco.
After a short coach ride
we arrive at the Cave of the Apocalypse • home to the birth Of the Book Of
Revelation, the last book in the Holy Bible. In 95AD, at the time of the
persecution of the Christians, St. John was exiled to the Island Of Patmos
where the vision Of the Revelation was revealed to him in this small cave which
has now become a place of worship and an
important destination for pilgrims.
Our tour finishes at the
port of Skala.
Ideal departing time: 08:30 -09:30
Tour schedule (organized)
09:00 – Depart for the Convent of Evangelismos
09:15 – Visit the Convent of Evangelismos
10:15 – Drivr to Chora town
10:25 – Visit the Monastery incl. Museum
11:40 – Drive to the Cave
11:50 – Visit the Cave of Apocalypse
12:30 – End of tour and transfer back to hotel.
Dress code: Shoulders and knees covered.
Official Licenced Guide - 4 Hours
Official English speaking licenced guide for your tour for 4 Hours.Greek Traditional Meal supplement per person
Fish Meal supplement per person
Entrance fees (Archeological areas)