Selva 640 Sport, Full-Day
Monasteries of Mount Athos Boat Cruises
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750.00€
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
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Boat
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Activity Level Easy
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Group Size Large Group
All about the Monasteries of Mount Athos Boat Cruises.
Period
May, June, July, August, September, October
| Boat Name | Boat Size | Engine Size | Max. Capacity | Full Day Guided Price |
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| Selva 640 Sport | 21 ft (6.35m) | Yamaha 150hp | 11 Persons | € 750 |
| Pacific Craft 670 Open | 24 ft (6.65m) | Yamaha 200hp | 9 Persons | € 850 |
| Starting Point | Full Day |
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| Vourvourou Beach | 10:00-17:00 10:00-16:00 (Autumn) |
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.
- Sunshade available onboard: Yes
- Captain included: Yes
- Emergency assistance: Yes
- Third-party insurance: Yes
- Port fees and charges: Yes
- Fuel: Yes
- Local wine or beer: Yes
- Snacks, fruits, refreshments: Yes
- Snorkeling equipment: Yes
- Suitable for children: Yes
- Lunch stop: Yes
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.
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- Starts at 10:00 from Ouranoupoli – next to Eagles Palace (Departure time flexible upon request)
- Possible stops at the following Holy Monasteries:
- Dochiariou (28 N.M. 2 Hours)
- Xenofontos (29 N.M. 2 Hours)
- Panteleimonos (Russian) (33 Ν.Μ. 2-3 Hours)
- Xiropotamou (35 Ν.Μ 3 Hours)
- Simonos Petras (44 Ν.Μ 3-4 Hours)
- Grigoriou (44,5 Ν.Μ. 3-4 Hours)
- Dionisiou (47 N.M. 4 Hours)
- Agiou Pavlou (48 N.M. 4 Hours)
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- Lunch stop at Ammouliani at a local fish restaurant.
- Back at 17:00 (changes to 16:00 starting on the 15th of September)
- Highlights: The view of Mt. Athos (2.003m), The majestic monasteries, Nature at its best
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