Patmos Express Tour

Our day begins when we meet you at the port of Scala and then proceed to the village of Chora .Here stands the Monastery of St. John  within the walls of a strong fortification. This magnificent structure was built 900 years ago and is renowned for its exceptional architecture. You will learn  what medieval monastic life was like as we explore the courtyard, the monks’ dining room, and the old bakery before visiting the main church, and its outstanding frescoes and interior decorations.

Next, you’ll see priceless ecclesiastical treasures housed in the small but beautiful museum including books and manuscripts, mosaics, icons, splendid medieval textiles and vestments as well as jewelery.

We journey on to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse where the church The Apocalypse stands, a sub-unit of the main Monastery. In this sacred spot you will see silver niches in the wall marking the location of the bed and desk used by the Apostle John, author of the Book of Revelation, as well as a three-fold crack made by the Voice of God emphasizing the honour of the Trinity.

Afterwards, we will provide transportation back to Scala port.

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