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Discover Patmos

Name: Discover Patmos
Brand: Musement
SKU: 7bdcea6b-3b17-421c-9b3d-0cdb6318be1b
Price: 128 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (2 reviews)

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$128.00

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Language: English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

St John's Monastery
Chora town
Cave of the Apocalypse
Skala harbour

What to expect

The sands of time have barely swept over Patmos since St John had his Revelations here 2,000 years ago – which makes a daytrip to the isle such a fascinating experience. We'll take the ferry to this history-steeped island to the south of Samos and visit the Monastery of St John, the Cave of the Apocalypse and the villages of Chora and Skala.

Stepping off the boat, you'll be struck by the turreted walls of the Monastery of St John. They tower over the whole island and give the impression of a fortified castle more than that of an abbey. It was established in the 11th century, and Patmos became known as the ‘Jerusalem of the Aegean'. Your guide will explain its fascinating history before we head through the whitewashed streets of Chora to visit the Cave of the Apocalypse.

And there's more to this trip than history and heritage – you'll have plenty of free time to relax and wander around the charming surrounds of Skala harbour before sailing back to Samos.

What's included

All transport
Guide
Headsets provided to all guests for access to guide

What to remember

Please bring 8 euros cash per person for entrance fees
Entrance fees and lunch not included
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting monasteries
Guided in English

Provider

tui-supplier+tui-hellas-ae@musement.com

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Susanne
From United Kingdom - October 2024

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The day was amazing. The Guide absolutely brilliant. The only slight negative was the cost and we could have done with a little more free time.
Jane
From United States of America - June 2024

Solo traveler

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Very interesting island with informative guide. However, I felt that two hours was too long in Skala. It was disappointing not to see the three wind ...
Grecophile
From United Kingdom - July 2022

Traveled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The island was so interesting and the guide, Margarita, was informative and knowledgeable. No time was wasted in visits to olive oil factories or wine ...

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