The first stop will be the monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa to take in the beauty of the cliffside structure and its panoramic view of the sea. Built over a millennium ago to house a precious Virgin Mary icon, the monastery can only be seen from the sea—as a bright white monolith clinging to the cliff hundreds of feet above sea level. We'll climb the 269 steps to the monastery, where we'll enjoy the monks' hospitality of a few Turkish delights and a glass of Raki or water. To wrap it all up, enjoy some time on your own in picturesque Chora, the island's capital.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- To visit the monastery, men must wear long trousers and women long skirts.
The first stop will be the monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa to take in the beauty of the cliffside structure and its panoramic view of the sea. Built over a millennium ago to house a precious Virgin Mary icon, the monastery can only be seen from the sea—as a bright white monolith clinging to the cliff hundreds of feet above sea level. We'll climb the 269 steps to the monastery, where we'll enjoy the monks' hospitality of a few Turkish delights and a glass of Raki or water. To wrap it all up, enjoy some time on your own in picturesque Chora, the island's capital.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- To visit the monastery, men must wear long trousers and women long skirts.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
The Mysterious Cyclades and Dodecanese Islands in the Aegean Sea (port-to-port cruise)
ATHENS - SYROS - AMORGOS - RHODES - SANTORINI - MILOS - ATHENS
Visit the beautiful Greek islands. Discover ancient Greece on an exciting trip to Athens and its Acropolis. Discover contrasts in Syros, the trendiest island in the Cyclades. Stop off at medieval Rhodes and take in the splendid landscape and picturesque villages in Santorini. The last stop will be Milos and its awesome volcanic terrain and spectacular beaches. What not to miss: Amorgos and its dramatic cliffs plunging into the emerald-colored sea—the backdrop for Luc Besson's 1988 film The Big Blue.