Full-day Boat Cruise to Patmos Monastery from Samos
Dive into Greece's Orthodox history like a true explorer with this amazing full-day boat cruise to Patmos Monastery from Samos!
Practical information
Embark on a cultural journey to see one of Greece's most significant monasteries while you sail along the Aegean Sea with an expert crew on this incredible 10-hour full-day cruise to Patmos Monastery from Samos!
You should plan about 10 and a half hours to enjoy this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your crew
- Embarkment
- Safety and activity briefing
- Departure of your 10-hour cruise from Samos
- Arrival at Patmos
- Visit the Cave of Apocalypse
- Visit the Monastery of St. John
- Visit Chora Village
- Return to Samos port
- Disembarkment and end of activity
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your departure time.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
Keep in mind that to enter the Patmos Monastery, you must wear long trousers or a long skirt, as well as have your shoulders covered.
- Boat tour
- Expert captain and crew
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Long trousers / Long skirt
- Short or long-sleeved shirt (no sleeveless)
- Sunscreen
- Sports shoes
- Hat
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
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Practical information
Embark on an amazing journey full of history and culture as you depart from Samos' Pythagoreio port and enjoy exploring one of Greece's most holy islands on this full-day boat cruise to Patmos Monastery from Samos! Sitting atop a hill looking out onto the island's capital, the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos (Saint John the Theologian) is a nearly thousand-year-old, fortress-like Byzantine that has stood the test of time through invasions and political turmoil, and now stands as a symbol of the Greek Orthodox church.
On your full-day boat cruise to Patmos Monastery from Samos, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point at Pythagoreio port at least 15 minutes before your departure time. There, you'll meet the knowledgeable crew and guide who will accompany you throughout this whole experience, and once you embark, they'll explain a few safety measures you'll need to follow for a fun and safe time.
Once you're settled in, you'll sail off! You'll start this wonderful full-day boat cruise to Patmos Monastery from Samos by sailing for around 2 to 3 hours toward Patmos Island, observing the stunning landscapes of the Aegean Sea and the Greek islands that populate it. Once you arrive, you'll be driven around to 3 key sites, the first of which is the Cave of the Apocalypse. This is an incredible monument and the recorded site where St. John of Patmos, one of the Twelve Disciples, wrote the Book of Revelation.
After this wonderful visit, you'll head to the main attraction: the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian. This UNESCO World Heritage site will enchant you with its incredibly high walls, its immense library, and the Ecclesiastical Museum, established in 1988 for the celebration of the monastery's 800 years of existence. Finally, you'll stop at Chora Village, Patmos' capital, a traditional settlement that was built around the monastery, and where you'll be able to grab some lunch or explore its historical 16th and 17th century mansions. Once you're ready, you'll reembark and head back to the original meeting point for the end of your full-day boat cruise to Patmos Monastery from Samos.
Keep in mind that, to be able to visit the monastery, you must wear long trousers or a long skirt, and cover your shoulders. Don't forget to also bring some sunscreen, your sunglasses, a pair of comfortable shoes, and anything else you will need (medicine, snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing 10 hours on this full-day boat cruise to Patmos Monastery from Samos.
Immerse yourself in Greek Orthodox culture and visit some of the country's most holy monuments. Book your full-day boat cruise to Patmos Monastery from Samos, today!