Patmos and Rhodes
Description
Both of these islands are incredibly beautiful and offer a ton of activities for visitors. Rhodes, in particular, is known for its stunning medieval old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While Patmos is less developed and known for its intense, spiritual atmosphere.
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 Rhodes
Transfer to Patmos port for your hydro/ferry hop to Rhodes.
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.
Rhodes - day to explore
With its bright green hills, rich green valleys and uninterrupted line of golden beaches, Rhodes is truly a blessed place. In Rhodes, every corner of the town, every stone on the island hides a small part of its 2400-year history. The Old Town is a mosaic of crossroads of different cultures and civilizations with a unique atmosphere that create an indescribable beauty of one of the best-preserved medieval cities of Europe.
Rarely does a visitor have the chance to stroll within medieval walls and explore twenty-four centuries of history. Visit the Palace of the Grand Master, the Archaeological Museum, the Hospital of the Knights and the Colloquium Building…
Rhodes - day to explore
...And of course, visitors can enjoy the sun and the crystal-clear blue sea in one of the numerous beaches of the island. Pebbled beaches extending along many kilometers, small bays and coves and endless beaches of golden sand. This variety in combination with their water purity and clarity have made the beaches of Rhodes known worldwide and extremely popular
Departure
Transfer to the port or the airport for departure
Departure / Return location
ATHENS/RHODES
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/Rhodes
- 24hrs Assistance phone number
- All Taxes
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Any mean of transportation from Rhodes to elsewhere.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses.
- Accommodation tax.
- Anything not clearly stated above as included.
Acropolis of Lindos Rhodes
Butterfly valley Rhodes
Grand Master's Palace Rhodes
St. John's Monastery Patmos
Scala from the sea - Patmos
Aerial View of Scala Patmos
Windmills Patmos
Mosaic Patmos
St. John Monastery Patmos
Steps of St. Paul - Patmos
Rhodes - Views to the Mediterranean Sea
Rhodes - Agathi Beach
Rhodes - Medieval Fortress
Rhodes - Lindos
Rhodes - Mandraki Harbor
Rhodes - Ladiko Beach
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