This five-hour excursion from Mytilene Port introduces you to the religious heritage of Lesvos, rather than to a conventional island sightseeing itinerary. It is a private tour for your own group of up to six guests, and it is planned around cruise ship schedules.
Your host meets you at Mytilene Port and travels with you towards the sacred eastern and northern landscapes of the island. The first stop is the Holy Monastery of Saint Raphael, dedicated to Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene and an important pilgrimage destination on Lesvos. You have time to explore the peaceful grounds and to learn about the history and traditions of this Orthodox site.
Next you continue to Mantamados, a traditional village with a long religious heritage. Its Monastery of the Pammegistoi Taxiarches is a significant pilgrimage site on Lesvos and is known for its revered icon of Archangel Michael. You hear the stories and traditions that give the monastery its spiritual importance.
The final stop is Skala Sykamias, where the small chapel of Panagia Gorgona stands on a rock beside the fishing harbour, a religious landmark in northern Lesvos that visitors often photograph. You then return to Mytilene Port, with a planned safety buffer for cruise ship passengers.
