Ferry ticketBeautiful scenery, cave and monetary very interesting but picked up at 5.50am and didn't get to the boat until 8am. Two and a half hours on a catamaran ferry, where many people, including myself were seasick. Approximately 1 hour to see cave and monetary then 2 hours free time in a tiny port area with expensive shops and couple of cafes before the return ferry and coach back. Arrived back at 8pm. Choppy sea unavoidable but not enough info before booking about length of ferry ride etc
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.
