Tour Code: TRE-PMS02

Visit the grotto where legend claims St. John received his revelation of the apocalypse. Explore the monastery of St. John the Theologian with its frescoes and sacred relics.

Tour Itinerary

Grotto of Revelation - Exiled from Ephesus, St. John retired to Patmos, spending 18 months on the island. In this grotto - today a beautifully ornamented chapel - he supposedly received the visions resulting in the Book of Revelation. The chapel displays a stone that the saint used as his pillow.

Monastery of St. John - Founded in 1088, the monastery perches on a hillside above Chora. A single entrance leads through the 59 foot (18m) high walls. Your tour views the elaborate frescoes and visits the Christodoulos chapel. The monastery´s old Treasury is today a museum displaying a stunning collection of jeweled chalices, crowns, crucifixes, vestments and manuscripts.

Tour Price Includes 
Pick up from/to hotel or Port. Professional English speaking tour guide, Entrance fees, air-conditioned non-smoking vehicles. Lunch (only on full day tours).

Tour Price Des not includes 
Personal expenses, Beverages, tip to driver and guide

Special Notes
Visitors to the Grotto of Revelation and the Monastery of St. John must negotiate uneven surfaces and steep steps. Not recommended for passengers with limited mobility. Wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, and adequate sun protection. Dress conservatively when visiting sacred sites. Clothing should cover the shoulders and knees. Shorts are not permitted for men or women; women should wear skirts. Flash photography and video are not permitted in the monastery

Duration:  Approximately 2.5 hours