The sacred island of the Aegean: the Monastery of St John, the Cave of the Apocalypse and the white lanes of Chora. See our 2027 tours, transfers and hotels on one page.
All tours start from Skala port. Pick the one that suits your time on the island.
A01The essential Patmos tour. Drive from Skala up to Chora for a guided visit to the Monastery of St John, founded in 1088, with its chapels, frescoes and treasury museum. Then see the Grotto of St John, where the saint is said to have lived during his writing of the Apocalypse.
A02A little more of the island. Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse, drive to the hilltop village of Chora for the panoramic view, tour the Monastery of St John, then walk the cobbled lanes to the Simandiris Mansion, the oldest mansion on Patmos, built in 1625.
C04See the whole island in a day. After the Cave and the Monastery, walk through old Chora to an 18th-century Patmian house and the active Nuns’ Monastery. A restaurant stop follows, then the coastal road via Grikos Bay and on to the agricultural north of the island.
The harbour, the monastery and the quiet bays of the island.
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Prices are per person in euros for 2027. The larger your group, the lower the price.
| Group size | A01 Classic Monastery and Cave Tour | A02 Patmos Highlights Tour | C04 Full Day Island Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | €342 | €354 | €462 |
| 2–3 people | €195 | €240 | €282 |
| 4–5 people | €138 | €162 | €210 |
| 6–7 people | €102 | €111 | €135 |
| 8–9 people | €77 | €83 | €94 |
| 10–14 people | €63 | €69 | €78 |
| 15–19 people | €42 | €48 | €56 |
| 20–24 people | €36 | €40 | €51 |
| 25–29 people | €33 | €35 | €45 |
| 30–34 people | €28 | €32 | €36 |
| 35–39 people | €27 | €29 | €33 |
| 40–49 people | €23 | €28 | €32 |
| Entrance fees, per person | €10 | €15 | €15 |
| Meal without drinks, per person | €40 | €40 | €40 |
Kuşadası → Patmos
The ferry to Patmos leaves from Kuşadası. The sailing days and times for 2027 have not been published yet. Tell us your dates and we will confirm the sailing and arrange your ticket.
If you stay on the island, we can arrange your transfer between Skala port and your hotel. Prices are per person.
| Area | Time | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skala | Day (08:00–20:00) | €24 | €32 |
| Skala | Night | €32 | €42 |
| Kampos / Grikos | Day (08:00–20:00) | €29 | €40 |
| Kampos / Grikos | Night | €35 | €53 |
Prices are per person per night in euros for 2027. Tap a hotel to see its seasons. Family rooms and suites are available on request.
| Dates | Double, ground floor | Double, upper floor | Triple, upper floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr–4 May, 16–30 Jun | €66 | €86 | €59 |
| 5–31 May | €41 | €61 | €43 |
| 1–15 Jun | €56 | €76 | €53 |
| 1–15 Jul, 1–15 Sep | €86 | €106 | €73 |
| 16–31 Jul | €96 | €116 | €79 |
| 1–7 Aug, 25–31 Aug | €106 | €126 | €86 |
| 8–24 Aug | €136 | €146 | €99 |
| Dates | Double, ground floor | Double, upper floor | Triple, upper floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr–4 May | €66 | €86 | €106 |
| 5–31 May | €36 | €46 | €73 |
| 1–15 Jun | €41 | €51 | €73 |
| 16–30 Jun, 1–15 Oct | €46 | €56 | €76 |
| 1–15 Jul, 16–30 Sep | €51 | €61 | €89 |
| 16–31 Jul, 1–15 Sep | €56 | €81 | €106 |
| 1–7 Aug, 25–31 Aug | €66 | €96 | €123 |
| 8–24 Aug | €86 | €126 | €146 |
| Dates | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–31 May | €85 | €75 | €59 |
| 1–30 Jun, 16–30 Sep | €105 | €88 | €66 |
| 1–31 Jul | On request | €108 | €84 |
| 1–31 Aug | On request | €173 | €114 |
| 1–15 Sep | €120 | €100 | €80 |
| Dates | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–27 Apr, 5–31 May, 1–31 Oct | €95 | €68 | €55 |
| 28 Apr–4 May, 1 Jun–15 Jul, 16–30 Sep | €110 | €75 | €60 |
| 16–31 Jul, 1–15 Sep | €125 | €85 | €70 |
| 1–31 Aug | €195 | €113 | €99 |
| Dates | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May–30 Jun, 11 Sep–30 Oct | €85 | €50 | €42 |
| 26 Apr–3 May, 1–20 Jul, 1–10 Sep | €100 | €55 | €45 |
| 21 Jul–5 Aug, 25–31 Aug | €115 | €65 | €52 |
| 6–24 Aug | €130 | €80 | €65 |
| Dates | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan–25 Apr, 6 May–30 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Dec | €75 | €50 | €39 |
| 26 Apr–5 May, 1–19 Jul | €90 | €55 | €42 |
| 20 Jul–31 Aug | €100 | €60 | €45 |
| Dates | Double, mezzanine | Double, upper floor | Triple, upper floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr–4 May | €66 | €86 | €73 |
| 5–31 May | €41 | €56 | €53 |
| 1–15 Jun, 16–30 Sep | €46 | €61 | €56 |
| 16–30 Jun | €49 | €64 | €58 |
| 1–15 Jul | €51 | €66 | €59 |
| 16–31 Jul, 1–15 Sep | €56 | €71 | €63 |
| 1–7 Aug, 25–31 Aug | €66 | €81 | €66 |
| 8–24 Aug | €86 | €101 | €79 |
| 1–15 Oct | €36 | €46 | €46 |
Patmos is a small island in the Dodecanese and one of the most important Christian pilgrimage places in the Aegean. Tradition says that St John wrote the Book of Revelation here, in a cave on the hillside above the harbour, around AD 95.
The Monastery of St John the Theologian rises like a fortress above the white houses of Chora. It was founded in 1088 by the Blessed Christodoulos and has been in use for more than 900 years. Its museum keeps icons, manuscripts, vestments and silverware. The monastery, the Cave of the Apocalypse and the historic centre of Chora together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Patmos is small, about 34 km² in area, so you can see its main sights in a single day. Our tours cover the Monastery of St John, the Cave of the Apocalypse and the village of Chora, and the Full Day Island Tour adds Grikos Bay and the quiet north of the island.
Founded in 1088 by the Blessed Christodoulos, this fortified monastery crowns the hill above Chora. Inside are painted chapels, a courtyard of arches and a museum of icons, manuscripts and church treasures.
Halfway between Skala and Chora, the grotto where St John is said to have received the visions of the Book of Revelation. A small church is built around the cave, and you can see the rock where he rested.
The hilltop village around the monastery, with white mansions, narrow stone lanes and small churches. Its views stretch over the harbour and the neighbouring islands.
The oldest mansion on Patmos, built in 1625, still furnished with the family’s antiques, icons and household objects. It shows how wealthy island families lived.
An active convent of nuns just below Chora, founded in 1607, with a peaceful garden courtyard and fine icons.
Three windmills on the ridge next to Chora. Two date from the 16th century and one from the 19th, and they are a favourite place to watch the sunset.
The island’s harbour and liveliest village, where the ferries arrive. Cafés, tavernas and small shops line the waterfront.
A calm, sheltered bay on the east coast with a small beach and the odd rock of Kalikatsou rising from the sea.
In the north of the island: Kampos is a sandy bay with tavernas and water sports, and Lambi is known for its colourful pebbles.
Ferries arrive at Skala, the island’s only port and its busiest village. All our tours start here, so they are easy to combine with a ferry arrival or a stay on the island. Ferry connections change by season, so tell us your dates and we will confirm the options for your trip.
Skala is the most practical base, with restaurants and the ferry at your door. Kampos and Grikos are quieter bays on the coast. Hotels on the island open mainly from April to October, so your choice is smaller in winter.
Patmos lies in the Dodecanese islands of Greece, in the eastern Aegean Sea.
Ferry connections change by season. Tell us your dates and we will confirm the options for your trip.
The price depends on your group size. The Classic Monastery and Cave Tour starts from EUR 23 per person for large groups. See the price table on this page for every group size.
No. Entrance fees are paid separately, EUR 10 per person on the Classic Monastery and Cave Tour and EUR 15 per person on the other two tours, based on 2026 prices.
Choose the Classic Monastery and Cave Tour if you only want the two main sacred sites. Choose the Full Day Island Tour if you also want to see Chora, Grikos Bay and the north of the island.
Send us your dates and the number of guests. We will check the ferries and reply with your full plan.