Lesvos-Mytilini tour to Limonos monastery

Depart the port of Mytilini and after a short orientation drive through the city, drive along the Gulf of Gera, passing the lovely countryside to arrive at the Monastery of Limonos. Enter the Monastery and marvel at its extraordinary interior. This huge complex was founded in 1523 and is manned by a handful of monks who are responsible for maintaining the three stories of cells that surround a giant courtyard, adorned with massive urns and strutting peacocks. There's a library, a museum with lovely icons, manuscripts, embroidery, jewelry and also a couple of chapels. Ladies will only be able to visit one of these chapels, since the other is protected by the “Avaton”, an old Christian Orthodox custom that forbids women in some worship places.

Visit the Church, which was dedicated to Archangels Taxiarches constructed in 1903and note the beautiful frescoes. The main attractions are the Icon of the Archangel Michael and a throne, both fine pieces of woodcarving, which are more than 300 years old and belonged to the first church. This location offers one of the best city views-a lovely photo opportunity Your guide will then take you on a spectacular tour around the Monastery. Afterwards, you will return directly to the port and the ship.