Boat Trip to the Monasteries of Mt. Athos Halkidiki
fromA 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 Relaxed
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Group Size Medium Group
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) |
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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)
- 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
- 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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Monasteries Of Mount Athos
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