SHORE EXCURSION IN PATMOS

Patmos boasts one of the most resonant histories of all the Greek islands. Under the Romans, it was a place to exile troublesome individuals, and among these was the Apostle John, also known as John the Divine. It was in a cave here, tradition states, that John dictated his Book of Revelation, and because of this unique Biblical association, a great monastery grew up here, revered and protected across the centuries by Roman Catholics as well as by Orthodox Christians. The monastery's library and treasury count as among the most important in the Christian world. Whether because of its location off the main routes or its preservation of traditional lifeways, Patmos exudes a special serenity that will appeal to people no matter what their spiritual leanings

Today you will discover why this beautiful island is frequently called “the Jerusalem of the Aegean!” In the morning, join a local guide on a visit to the historic Monastery of St. John. From there, you'll head to the Cave where St. John, the disciple of Christ, is said to have written the Book of Revelation (Apocalypse With crystal-clear waters and virtually deserted shores, this is the paradise to which the Greek and international elite go to escape. Stop for swimming or simply stay onboard and enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Greece