Island and Mainland Cruise Excursions

Excusions are available on all Cruises which voyage to the below destinations
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On Patmos: Scenic Island Tour

An interesting scenic island tour has been designed for those guests who prefer to discover the beauties of Patmos within the comfort of your air-conditioned motorcoach. Commending your tour from the port of Scala you will drive to the dominating central part of the island â01CChoraâ01D which is the location of the Majestic Byzantine Monastery of the St. John the Divine, built in 1088. Your sightseeing will first bring you to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, then to the windmills of Chora, once upon a time the landmark of all Aegean islands. Enjoy the view, take photos and continue your drive to visit the new active convent of Evangelismos (Annunciation) in the south part of island, which has a significant number of nuns who follow the traditions.

Afterwards, continue your drive around the island to see its landscape of outstanding nature beauty comprised of rocky hills, dozens of tongues of land reaching out into the sea, tranquil beaches and many picturesque inlets. Before you arrive at the port, we will halt for 10 minutes at the square of Kambos located in the north part of island. Ending your tour in the port of Scala you may enjoy some free time in this quaint and picturesque little harbor.

On Patmos: St. John Monastery and Grotto

Depart the port of Scala and enjoy a short journey to the village of Chora, where the monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong fortification. As you walk uphill towards the entrance of the monastery marvel at this magnificent structure, which was build 900 years ago, exceptional in its architecture. View the courtyard, the monk's dining room and the old bakery before you visit the main church noting its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration.

Next, see the priceless ecclesiastical treasures housed in the beautiful but small museum: books and manuscripts, mosaics, Icons, splendid medieval textiles and vestments as well as jewelry. Return to your motorcoach to continue on to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse, where above stands the Monastery of the Apocalypse, a sub-unit of the main monastery. Walk down the steps to visit the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Here you will see the silver niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of the Revelation as well as the three-fold crack made by the voice of God emphasizing the honor of the Holy Trinity. Afterwards, drive back to the port of Scala and enjoy some free time in this quaint and picturesque harbor.

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