Sixty kilometres off this coast lies the island where the Book of Revelation was written. This day tour crosses from Kuşadası to Patmos by morning boat, visits the Cave of the Apocalypse where tradition places John’s visions, climbs to the fortress-monastery of Saint John above Chorá, and returns by evening.
It is the single most moving day this coastline offers — the place where the seven letters began, reached across the same water that first carried them.
Highlights
- The Holy Cave of the Apocalypse
- The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
- The UNESCO-listed old town of Chorá
- The Aegean crossing John’s letters once made
- Free time in Skala harbour before the return sailing
Itinerary
Morning — The Crossing
Early pickup and boarding at Kuşadası. The crossing to Patmos takes the morning; the island rises from the sea the way John would have seen it.
Midday — Cave & Monastery
The Cave of the Apocalypse on the hillside between harbour and hilltop, then the great walled Monastery of Saint John crowning Chorá, with its courtyards and treasury.
Afternoon — Chorá & Return
Time in the white lanes of Chorá or by the harbour at Skala, then the evening sailing back to Kuşadası.
What’s included
Included
- Guide throughout the island visit
- Port transfers in Kuşadası
- Ferry arrangements
Not included
- Ferry tickets (arranged at cost)
- Monastery and cave entrance donations
- Lunch on the island
Questions about this tour
Do I need my passport?
Yes — Patmos is Greek territory, so the day is an international crossing. Bring your passport, and check with us about visas for your nationality when you book.
When does this tour run?
Regular sailings run from spring to autumn. In winter the service is limited and weather-dependent, so contact us with your dates and we will confirm.
