Monastery, cave, and beach private driving tour in Patmos

Patmos, Greece
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English, Spanish
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Discover the rich history of Patmos, including historic Christian landmarks, warm beaches, and ornate monasteries with a private car and driver. You can add an optional tour guide to your trip to get unique insights about the sites.Begin your tour with a private car pick-up from your hotel. If you've chosen to add a guide to your tour, you will also meet them there. You will be driven to the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse, the location where John the Evangelist spoke with God and recited what eventually became the book of Revelation.Next you will continue to the Convent of Evangelismos, which offers lush gardens and a spectacular view of the Bay of Kipi. Then it's time for a short walk through the winding, cobbled streets of Chora, eventually stopping at the Convent of Zoodochos Pigi. There you can marvel at the quaint chapel and the 17th-century frescoes.After that it's time to explore the Monastery of St. John, a towering, Byzantine-like fortress. Founded in 1088. The monastery boasts walls over 15 meters high and an exquisite collection of jeweled chalices, crowns, and crosses, as well as an original El Greco painting.After passing by Grikos Bay you will arrive at the Bay of Lambi. Wander around the nearby trails, enjoy a swim, or relax on the beach before getting back into the car, driving back to central Patmos, and ending your tour.

What to remember

Important info

  • You will be requested to add your accommodation details and preferable pick-up time during checkout
  • Pick-up can also take place from the port, if you are on a cruise ship
  • One day prior to the tour you will receive the details of the driver
  • The driver will wait for you holding a sign with your name on it
  • Kindly bring a valid ID or passport with you
included
What's included
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Private transportation. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Private tour. Roundtrip transportation
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What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks. Entrance fees. Tour guide
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Highlights

Feast your eyes on jewels, chalices, and crowns inside the Monastery of St. John. Visit the tiny Convent of Zoodochos Pigi, built in 1607, and it's frescoes. Stand in the spot where John the Evangelist quoted the Book of Revelations. Stroll the winding streets of Patmos, where houses date back to the 16th century. Dip your toes into or swim in the warm, aquamarine water of the Bay of Lambi

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Private Tours Greece
Meeting Point

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel around the main city of Patmos or your cruise ship.