Boat Trip to the Monasteries of Mt. Athos Halkidiki

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).