Patmos Monastery and St John's Cave
Shore excursion from port of Patmos, Greece
- Duration 4h
- Activity level low
What you'll do
Our guide will meet you at the port with a Shore2Shore sign.
The island of Patmos is located in the northwest corner of the Dodecanese archipelago in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Ikaria and Leros.
Our first visit will be to the Monastery of St John, located at the top of the hill, in the middle of the picturesque white houses that form a surprising contrast under its imposing presence. It was built by Christodoulos Santisima, Servant of Christ, in 1088. It has thick walls crowned with a total of eight chapels. It has a stone patio, with arches through which we can see the frescoes that adorn the entrance to the chapel.
The museum houses a magnificent collection of jewels, crowns and crosses. In addition, there are old writings dating back to 1073, religious icons and paintings, including an original by El Greco.
We will continue the tour with the visit to the Grotto of St John, built around the cave where St John lived for two years while writing the Apocalypse (d.D 95/97). It is said that he received his revelation in this cave and wrote the last book of the New Testament.
Then, we will go to the port of Skala where our excursion will end.
Return to the port.
Details
GENERAL INFORMATION
- DURATION: COACH AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 3 HOURS
Supplement to be paid on site
- Monastery and Caves: €8.00 per person
- There is a mandatory dress code to enter the monastery: entry is not permitted to people wearing garments with bare shoulders and/or knees, sleeveless T-shirts, shorts, miniskirts or crop tops. Tight-fitting clothing, tights and transparent clothing are not allowed. Entering in swimwear or inappropriate clothing is prohibited.
NOTES
- Easy/Panoramic/Cultural level
- It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear. Free time to stroll along the beautiful corridors and paths.
- THE ORDER OF THE PLACES TO BE VISITED MAY VARY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTINGENCIES (SHIP ARRIVAL TIME, OPENING HOURS OF PLACES OF INTEREST TO BE VISITED, ETC.).
- People with reduced mobility who use a wheelchair must be accompanied by another person who can assist them. Please use foldable wheelchairs, since the coaches do not have lifts or ramps. Shore2Shore is not responsible if the client does not inform us of their situation at the time of booking.