Patmos Religious Highlights (7-14 pax)

We leave
the port of Skala taking the coastal road passing the South end of the island
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 by the 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.

By coach we continue to the old village of
Chora. A short walk through the winding cobbled streets of Chora will lead us
to the tiny Convent of Zoodochos Pigi built in 1607. On one side of the cobbled
courtyard is the chapel, where we discover an array of recently restored 17th
century frescoes, the timeless art of the icon along with a beautifully carved
icon wall. On the other side is a small gift shop where one can purchase
handicrafts made by the nuns.

We continue through a labyrinth of atmospheric
lanes winding their way to the foot of 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 ecclesiasti-cal 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, silverware and numerous icons including a work attributed
to El 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 per-secution 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.

After this memorable tour, you’ll embark the
coach for the short ride back to the port.

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 Convent of Zoodochos Pigi

10:55 – Visit the Monastery

12:10 – Drive to the Cave

12:20 – Visit the Cave of Apocalypse

12:50 – End of tour and transfer back to hotel.

Dress code: Shoulders and knees covered.