Discover Patmos: Byzantine history, St. John’s Apocalypse Cave, 11th-century monastery, rare relics, and charming medieval town. Unforgettable journey through time and culture.
Discover Patmos: Byzantine history, St. John’s Apocalypse Cave, 11th-century monastery, rare relics, and charming medieval town. Unforgettable journey through time and culture.
Cave of Apocalypse - The Cave of the Apocalypse is situated about halfway up the mountain on the Aegean island of Patmos, along the road between the villages of Chora and Skala. This grotto is believed to mark the spot where John of Patmos received his visions that he recorded in the Book of Revelation.
Cave of Apocalypse - The Cave of the Apocalypse is situated about halfway up the mountain on the Aegean island of Patmos, along the road between the villages of Chora and Skala. This grotto is believed to mark the spot where John of Patmos received his visions that he recorded in the Book of Revelation.
- Private local licensed guide
- Round trip ferry tickets
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private local licensed guide
- Round trip ferry tickets
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Pick up/Drop off
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Pick up/Drop off
Patmos - a place with an unmistakable Byzantine Period legacy, where Christianity continues to hold fort through its monastery and sacred structures. It was in a cave here that St. John created the exceptional text of the “Apocalypse” - a standout piece in global literature.
Skala, the port town, is overseen by the formidable monastery of the…
Patmos - a place with an unmistakable Byzantine Period legacy, where Christianity continues to hold fort through its monastery and sacred structures. It was in a cave here that St. John created the exceptional text of the “Apocalypse” - a standout piece in global literature.
Skala, the port town, is overseen by the formidable monastery of the ‘Theologian’, established in the 11th century, housing a priceless collection of sacred relics, unique manuscripts, icons, jewellery, and intricate embroidery. With its valuable library, it stands as one of the wealthiest monasteries of the Christian realm. The quaint lanes lined with typical white homes, countless taverns, and the medieval settlement of Hora, boasting exquisite architectural designs, along with the local way of life and warm hospitality - collectively culminates into an unforgettable Patmian experience.
- · To visit the monastery, men must wear long trousers and women must wear long skirts/dresses or trousers. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
- Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)’ property.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.