Remote chapels tour

This tour is for those Who want to discover the peaceful serene atmosphere
that makes Patmos so unique. The tour will take you into the most distant
corners of the island’s countryside to visit three small chapels and to
experience the mystical harmony that exists between spirit and nature.

The tour Starts from the port Of Skala where a mini•bus Will transport us
along the southern coastal road to the picturesque green valley of Sicamya.
Here lays a tiny chapel surrounded by orange and palm trees. Renowned as one of
the island’s oldest
chapels, it has a small adjoining cave where St. John was said to have baptized
his followers. The atmosphere of both the valley and the chapel’s interior are
a rare treat.

From here we Will drive to the northern part of the island past the village
Of Kampos and through some of the island’s most beautiful unspoiled landscape
arriving at the fertile valley Of Kalogeron (meadow of the monks) on the
northwest coast. Taking us back in time we see fields still being farmed with
traditional methods, a thrashing circle, livestock and a beach with small
fishing boats. Here we Will visit the hermitage and chapel of the Assumption of
the Virgin Mary built in 1798 and home to the monks parthenios partheniadis
(1798) and Amphilochios (1883).

Our next stop will be the chapel of St. Nikolaos (patron saint of the sea),
about a 10-minute drive in a westerly direction, through powerful rugged rocky
landscape. Here we Will discover the wonders of fresco and icon painting, with
walls and ceiling covered in biblical imagery.

Our tour culminates with refreshments in a perfect setting with one the
most charming and mystical seascape views of the island. The bus will then
retum to the port of Skala.

Ideal departing time: 08:30 -09:30 

Tour schedule (organized)

09:00 – Depart to Chapel Sicamya 

09:10 – Visit of the Chapel of Sicamya

09:40 – Drive to Meadow of the Monks

10:00 – Visit of the Meadow of the Monks

10:50 – Depart to Chapel of St. Nicolaos 

11:00 – Visit the Chapel of St. Nikolaos

11:30 – Drive to Vagia 

11:45 – Stop at Vagia Cafe

12:15 – End of the tour / Return to the hotel.