Patmos island tour (1-6 pax)

An air-conditioned coach will start from the port of Skala and drive half
way up the mountain to the Cave of St. John to visit the most important site of
the island. Here is where St John the Theologian wrote the Revelation, the last
book of the New Testament. Once visited we will continue to the Monastery of
St. John. Christodoulos, Servant of Christ, built the Monastery in 1088. Its
castle like structure crowned all around with battlements has a total of eight
chapels inside. Once entering the courtyard one can see the Intricately
designed frescoes adorning the main chapel entrance.

The Monastery’s museum houses a magnificent collection of jeweled chalices,
crowns and crosses. In addition, amongst the many icons and religious paintings
there is an original El Greco painting which is one of his first. The library,
which unfortunately is not open to the public, has many ancient books exhibited
in the museum.

After leaving the Monastery on top of the hill, a short walk into the old
town will bring you to the doorstep of a Patmian house from the 18th Century.
Next to it, one will visit the active Nun’s Monastery. Both sites will give you
an idea of how one lives today in Chora. Time will be given for the opportunity
to take photos in the narrow streets of the old town. On return to the coach a
trip to a restaurant of choice will be arranged.

After lunch the tour continues by following the coastal road back to the
port via Grikos Bay on way to the North part of the island which is the
agricultural area. During the leisurely drive a complete image can form on how
the beautiful inlets and tranquil beaches appeal to the many guests that visit
Patmos.

The last site is the bay of Lambi where the beach with its colorful stones
gives a small souvenir to take home with us.

Last minute shopping can be done after the coach returns you to the port.

Ideal departing time: 08:30 -09:30 

Tour schedule (organized)

09:00 – Depart for the Cave 

09:20 – Visit the Cave

09:50 – End of Visit/ Depart to Monastery 

10:00 – Visit Monastery 

11:15 – Depart to Simandris house

11:30 – Visit of Simandris house 

12:00 – Visit the town of Chora

12:30 – Visit the windmills

12:45 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 Depart for Lambi bay 

15:00  Depart to hotel

15:45  End of the tour. 

Dress code: Shoulders and knees covered.