Patmos Photographic Tour - Private
Create your own unforgettable collection of pictures on Patmos Island.
Highlights
- The old village of Chora
- The mountain of Profit Illias
- Diakofti boat yard
- Panoramic view points
Patmos Photographic Tour - Private
Create your own unforgettable collection of pictures on Patmos Island.
Itinerary
-Pick up from Patmos Scala Cruise Port - The old village of Chora -The mountain of Profit Illias -Diakofti boat yard -Panoramic view points -End of the tour return to the Port of Skala
- Starting Points: Greece/Patmos
- Route 1 Patmos Island
You will be picked up from the Patmos Scala Cruise Port, and your Patmos guide will be holding a sign with your name on it. This arrangement will help you easily locate your assigned tour guide and transfer service for the day. The duration of this Patmos tour will be approximately 4 hours, and after its completion, we will drive you back to the Patmos Scala Cruise Port.Exploring the south side of the island, this tour offers a unique opportunity to uncover hidden gems while capturing the stunning landscapes of both land and sea. It also provides a chance to cultivate your creative eye, composing images that highlight geometric forms and abstract patterns. Our excursion starts at the Port of Skala, where we'll be transported by minibus to the charming old village of Chora, the island's capital, which is a true haven for photographers.Our initial experience treats you to a magnificent panoramic view that spans across the island. By turning your gaze 90 degrees, you'll catch a glimpse of the 11th-century monastery, resembling a fortified structure, standing with grandeur. Guided through the labyrinthine cobbled streets and arched alleyways of Chora, you'll encounter a wealth of inspiration. The whitewashed walls of houses dating back to the 1500s create intriguing interplays of light and shadow, forming captivating geometric patterns. The alleys, arches, and doorways reveal a harmonious architectural balance that, through your lens, can be transformed into compelling atmospheric images, capturing a sense of timeless beauty.Our journey continues with a 10-minute drive to the summit of Profit Illias Mountain, the island's highest point at 269 meters above sea level. Words fall short in describing the breathtaking panoramic views of the sea and landscape from this vantage point. We then descend to Diakofti, pausing to photograph the enchanting rock of Petra and proceeding to a boatyard. Here, you'll have the chance to capture candid shots of local islanders and the sleek contours of vessels in dry dock. A truly unique café built on a boat offers a delightful spot for refreshments, boasting a sea view that complements the experience perfectly.This unforgettable journey provides you with the opportunity to create your own visual memoir of Patmos and its way of life. You'll capture the essence of the island through your own unique perspective, encapsulating moments in images to treasure as you return home. The bus will subsequently transport you back to the Port of Skala.
- End Points: Greece/Patmos
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Informations
- What's Included
• Air conditioned motor coach or minibus
• Driver
• Guide
- What's Excluded
• Personal expenses.
• Refreshment/Lunch
• Entrance fees
- Note
• Tours can be provided in the following languages: English - French - German - Swedish - Spanish - Italian - Greek on request
• Conditions on Tour: Walking
• Cobble stone roads
• Steps
• Suitable footwear
• Restroom facilities available
• No facilities for persons with special needs
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FAQs
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How to meet my tour guide?
Your tour guide/staff will be waiting at pick up points such as your hotels’ lobby/main gate, a specific point etc. according to timing which you were given before tour date.
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Can I state the departure time for my tour?
Of course! We also operate tours on private basis, so you can customize the departure time, if it is a private service.
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Can I choose the sights to visit on my own?
On private tours. You can choose the sights and museums along with all sort of criteria you like by your agent according to content of service.
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How to buy museum tickets?
If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.
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Am I traveling with a group on the tour?
There will be two different tour type. Group tour and Private tour. On Private tours, you get a specific service according to confirmed plan for you/your party.
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How about the transportation?
When you book your tour with a van, you will be picked up from hotel, be transferred to the sights and then back to hotel. Otherwise, once you meet your tour guide at your hotel, you will be advised the best option for transportation such as taxi or tram.
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How do I pay?
After filling the Book Now form, there will be a payment button to complete your deposit payment, when you complete payment and secure the booking, we will confirm your tour details and balance payment will be in cash directly to the tour guide during the tour. You can choose to pay in USD, Euro or Turkish Lira.
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What is the language of group tours?
Our daily regular/scheduled group tours are organized in English. But if the number of your party is more than 10 persons you can ask for a tour guide in other languages. On the other hand, Private Tours can be organized in English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Russian and more etc.
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What type of restaurants do you use?
On group tours we use touristic restaurants which has open buffet. On private tours we use local restaurants which has a specific menu.
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How to pay for my services?
Beside money transfer by bank we accept visa and mastercard online payments on our online secure payment webpage.
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Am I traveling with a group?
No. You will be traveling independently on the regular transports according to your choice (Plane/Bus) but you will be with a small group only on local tours at the chosen areas this gives you an opportunity to meet different people through your stay. On the other hand, a private tour organization is always an option.
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If I cancel my group or private tour in last minute?
We are always tolerantly according to unexpected situations. Normally we should use cancellation policy rules but our company supports its clients as much as possible according to conditions.
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Good to Know
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Currency
Euro
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Language
Greek
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Money
ATMS widely available all round of Greece and Greek Islands. Credit cards accepted in larger establishments and destinations.Cash necessary in Greek villages and on smaller islands.
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Visas for Greece
Greece is not required Greek Visa for EU countries. Generally not required for stays of up to 90 days, however travellers from some nations may require a visa; double-check with the Greek embassy.
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Mobile Phones (Cell Phones) for Greece
Local SIM cards can be used in European and Australian phones.US and Canadian cells must use dual or tri-band system.
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Driving in Greece
Drive in Greece on the right steering wheel is on the left side of the car. Greece Country Side and Greece Highways before rental car,If you buy Greece Road Map, With Greek Islands Map will be much better.
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Greece Weather and When To Go
Greece Weather has got Mediterranean Climate by coast lines. North of Greece has continental climate. Greece Weather has dry climate and warm weather in summer, mild winter. Northern Greece Country Side Mild summer, very cold winter.
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Greece Tourism - Greece Tour Packages - Greece Holiday Packages
Few places manage to capture the world's imagination quite like Greece, a land of sun-kissed coastlines, tranquil whitewashed Greek villages, lively seaside towns, and well-preserved ancient Greek sites. Greece Tourism is One of the world's top tourist destinations since ancient times, the Greece Tourism draws nearly 20 million visitors each year. Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, continues to attract the biggest crowds and serves as a base for exploring the country and its 227 inhabited Greek islands. Away from its cities, Greece features a picturesque countryside of olive groves, vineyards, picturesque Santorini, Crete and Rhodes and tiny settlements nestled against rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges. Explore the old Greek History, Greek Mythology and The Ancient Greek Sites in mainland on foot and discover the Greek islands as Crete, Rhodes, Santorini on a guided boat or Greek ferry tour. Greece is in Europe. Take the guesswork out of planning a Greece Holiday Packages or Greece Tour Packages vacation by using our Greece Tour Packages maker team.
Greek Hotels High Season (May-Aug)
Accommodation in Greece Hotels sometimes twice as much
Crowds and temperatures soar
Also applies to Easter
Shoulder (Apr-Sep)
Accommodation in Greece Hotels prices may drop by 20%
Temperatures milder
Internal flight and Greek ferries have reduced Schedule
Few crowds
Low Season (Oct-Mar)
Many place shut, especially on the smaller Greek islands
Accommodation in Greece Hotels up to 50% less than during high season
Greek Ferry times skeletal
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Safety in Greece
Greece is generally a very safe place to visit and the majority of risks are similar to other destinations, with pickpockets in the major cities (Athens) and taxi drivers willing to charge you extortionate rates from the airports to the city center. Other less common dangers include dodgy drinking water on many of the Greek islands, the possibility of spiked drinks at international party resorts, and heatstroke on unshaded, sun-drenched Greek beaches. If you board a private boat, always ensure there are adequate life jacket and be vigilant about your belonging when lounging on busy, popular Greek beaches, leaving passport behind in hotel safes. Potentially risky activities aren’t limited to diving and mountain climbing; getting behind the wheel of car in Greece also requires extra defensiveness and caution.
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First Time
Everyone needs a helping hand when they visit a country for the first time. There are phrases to learn, customs to get used to and etiquette to understand.
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Greek Language
Greece Tourism is big business in Greece and being good business people, many Greek have learned the tools of the trade-English. In cities and popular towns, you can get by with less than a smattering of Greek; in smaller villages or out-of-the-way island and Greece destinations, a few phrases in Greek will go a long way. Wherever you are, Greeks will hugely appreciate your efforts to speak their Greek language.
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Booking Ahead to Greece Tour Packages or Greek Hotels
Reserving your accommodation in Greece Hotels, especially for the first night or two, can make your arrival in Greece that much easier. Out of season it’s important, as in some locations hotels close for months on end. In high season hotels can be fully booked well advance.
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Greek Art
Greece and art are good friends. For the oldest artistic expressions, visit the countless archaeological museums to see ancient sculptures and bronze statues, often dredged up from deep below the Aegean in Athens. Local cultural museums often contain crafts and textiles while the Athens’s top museums rival galleries anywhere in Europe.
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Athens National Art Gallery
The obvious contender for artistic bliss is this rich collection spanning Greece’s creative history; the offering is so plentiful, it has spilled out into the National Sculpture Gallery.
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Athens Byzantine Iconography
You don’t have to head to church this art is alive and thriving in galleries around the country where artists create exquisite, gold-hued creations; check out galleries on Patmos and in Rhodes Old Town.
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Athens Modern Art
The National Museum of Contemporary Art is good starting point,but witness the capital’s flourishing modern-art scene at events and galleries throughout the city.
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Walking
Whether it’s a stroll along the ancient promenade in Athens, a trek along a windswept donkey trail or a wander along an ancient footpath beneath olive and cypress trees, Greece is an outdoor lover’s dream. Trails crisscross the majority of the islands and offer great view and, at the right times of year, wildflowers and wildlife too. Festival of Agios Georgios (st George). The feast day of St George, the country’s patron Saint of shepherds, falls on 23 April or the first Tuesday following Easter. It’s celebrated with dancing, feasting and a general party atmosphere.
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Best time for a Greece vacation
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