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Monasteries Of Mount Athos
Monasteries Of Mount Athos
Monasteries Of Mount Athos
Monasteries Of Mount Athos
Monasteries Of Mount Athos
Monasteries Of Mount Athos
Monasteries Of Mount Athos
Monasteries Of Mount Athos
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Boat Trip to the Monasteries of Mt. Athos Halkidiki

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500.00

A sea journey that is being characterized as a life experience. If we are lucky, we might see dolphins on the way!

Departing from Vourvourou in Sithonia peninsula of Halkidiki, this day cruise takes you further south, to the Mount Athos Peninsula. A World Heritage Site and self-governed state in the Hellenic Republic, Athos is home to 20 Eastern Orthodox monasteries under the direct jurisdiction of the patriarch of Constantinople. Moreover, this tour stops at Ammouliani and Drenia islands.

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    Boat Cruise
  • Activity Level Relaxed
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  • Group Size Medium Group
    1 to 10 people
All about the Boat Trip to the Monasteries of Mt. Athos Halkidiki.

An Unforgettable Voyage to a World Heritage Site!

A World Heritage Site and self-governed state in the Hellenic Republic, Athos is home to 20 Eastern Orthodox monasteries under the direct jurisdiction of the patriarch of Constantinople.

Boat Name Boat Size Engine Size Max. Capacity Classic (3h) Premium (5h)
MV Marine 25GT 25 ft Yamaha 200hp 10 Persons € 600 € 750
Selva 640 Sport 21 ft Yamaha 150hp 10 Persons € 500 € 650
Pacific Craft 670 Open 24 ft Yamaha 200hp 8 Persons € 500 € 650

 

Starting Point
Explore The Outside Spot (Xifara Beach, Vourvourou, Sithonia Halkidiki, Greece)

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Private & Guided Boat Cruise
  • Captain
  • Fuel
  • Food Package (water, refreshments, Greek healthy snacks, bottle of local wine or beer).
  • Complimentary Underwater Photos
  • Wi-Fi Onboard
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Sunshade available on board
  • Third party insurance
  • Emergency assistance & First Aid Kit
  • Life Jackets
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Lunch

 

Today Greeks commonly refer to Mount Athos as the “Holy Mountain” (Greek: Άγιον Όρος, Agion Oros), as it is home to monks. Women are not allowed at Mount Athos and please note that we are not aloud to approach it in less than 500m.
A sea journey that is characterized as a life experience. If we are lucky, we might see dolphins on the way!

Classic (5 hours)

This boat trip takes you further south, to the Mount Athos Peninsula.

  • Departure time is flexible and starts at 09:30 or 15:00 from the selected departure location.
  • Explore the history of Ouranoupolis old Byzantine tower. Stop for a coffee in one of Ouranoupolis traditional coffee shops (weather permitting).
  • Possible stops to admire the following Holy Monasteries: Dochiariou, Xenofontos, Panteleimonos (Russian), and Xiropotamou.
  • Visit Drenia Islands and admire their magnificent landscape.

Premium (7 hours)

Combine the Classic trip with additional time for exploring more Mt. Athos Monasteries. Moreover, this tour stops at Ammouliani Island for a lunch stop!

Same itinerary as Classic but with the following added extras:

  • Departure time is flexible and starts at 09:30 from the selected departure location.
  • Extra stops to additionally admire the following Holy Monasteries: Simonos Petras, Grigoriou, Dionisiou, and Agiou Pavlou.
  • Additional stops in the Drenia Islands for swimming and snorkeling.
  • Visit Ammouliani Island and stop for swimming and snorkeling at Megali Ammos and Saint George beaches.
  • Lunch stop at Ammouliani town at a local fish restaurant (lunch not included in price – paid on spot).
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Boat Type Boat Size Max. Capacity Engine Size Price  
MV Marine 25GT, Classic
25 ft
10
Yamaha 200hp
600.00
Selva 640 Sport, Classic
21 ft (6.35m)
10
Yamaha 150hp
500.00
Pacific Craft 670 Open, Classic
24 ft (6.65m)
8
Yamaha 200hp
500.00
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