Steps of St. Paul - Patmos
Patmos and Kos
Description
Patmos and Kos are both amazing islands with tons of history and culture to offer visitors. Both islands are popular tourist destinations, and for good reason!
Patmos is known for its religious significance. It is where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation. The island is also home to the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, which is one of the most important monasteries in Greece.
Kos is said to be the birthplace of Hippocrates, who is considered the father of modern medicine. Kos is a popular tourist destination and offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in history, culture, beaches, or simply relaxing in the sun, Kos is sure to please.
Itinerary
( 7 days )Your tour’s schedule in detail:
Athens to Patmos
Transfer from your Athens hotel to Piraeus port for embarkation on your ferry to Patmos
You will be met by our local escort and will be transferred to your hotel where you will overnight for the next 3 nights.
Patmos - Day at leisure to visit the island.
The charming capital of the island is one of the most beautiful villages of the Aegean. Τhe glittering white houses under the Aegean sun stand next to proud two-storey mansions. Follow the historical narrow streets all the way from the monastery down to Skála (the island’s port), and discover restaurants, cafés, shops and traditional bakeries. Treat yourselves with cheese pies, local dairy products, and reticule-shaped dough with honey and nuts.
Patmos - Day at leisure to visit the island.
Patmos is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list since 1999.
Visit St. John's monastery where according to the prevailing theory, the Book of Revelation was written in 95 A.D. In the Holy Cave of the Apolacypse, St. John heard the voice of God talking to him.
The Holy Monastery of the Apocalypse was built as a castle in 1088 by the monk Christodoulos Latrinós. Buildings of different ages form the Monastery, comprising 10 chapels and 99 cells as well as a Library of 890 handwritten codes and 13,000 documents about the history of the site.
Patmos to Kos
Transfer to Patmos port for your hydro hop to Kos.
Upon arrival You will be met by our local multilingual escort and will be transferred to your hotel where you will overnight for the next 3 nights.
Kos
The island’s expansive and fabulous beaches and natural beauty join with near daily parade of traditional festivities to provide true rest and relaxation. Historical monuments, a testament to the crossroads of peoples and their cultures that the island poises, the churches, unique and characteristic architecture as well as the world famous Asclepeion - Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates «the father of medicine » - make for the schedule of successful vacations. Kos Island has over the years become a synonym to biking. A signature mark of summer’s coming, thousands of visitors touring the mostly flat island on a bicycle.
Kos
Walk through the city and don’t miss: The Medieval Castle (Nerantzia castle), Eleftheria Square [Liberty],Platanos Square [Plane-tree] or else Lotzia Square, the Lotzia Mosque. Hippocrates’ Plane tree, right across the Lotzia Mosque, The Foinikes [Palm trees] street as well as the medieval bridge.
Departure
Departure transfer to Kos port or airport
Departure / Return location
ATHENS / KOS
Departure days:
Daily all year round except some holidays.
Included
- Accommodation at the hotel category of your choice – 6 nights including breakfast daily and all taxes except accommodation tax.
- Transfer to Piraeus port in Athens.
- Roundtrip transfers on the islands
- Economy hydro or ferry tickets Piraeus/Patmos/Kos
- 24hrs Assistance phone number
- All Taxes
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Any mean of transportation from Kos to elsewhere.
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation tax.
- Anything not clearly stated above as included
The museum of city of Kos, Greece.
Greek Orthodox Church Kos
Asclepeion Kos
Plane tree of Hippocrates, Kos, Greece
Asclepeion
Road in Kos town near Neratzia Castle and port.
Mosaic Patmos
St. John Monastery Patmos
Windmills Patmos
St. John's Monastery Patmos
Scala from the sea - Patmos
Aerial View of Scala Patmos
Steps of St. Paul - Patmos
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