Monasteries of Mount Athos Boat Cruise

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800.00€

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
Boat Cruise
Activity Level Easy
1/8
Group Size Medium Group
1 to 9

All about the Monasteries of Mount Athos Boat Cruise.

Period

May, June, July, August, September, October

Boat Name	Boat Size	Engine Size	Max. Capacity	Full Day Guided Price
Pacific Craft 670 Open	24 ft (6.65m)	Yamaha 200hp	9 Persons	€ 800

Starting Point	Full Day
Ouranoupoli 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 on board: Yes
Captain included: Yes
Emergency assistance: Yes
Third party insurance: Yes
Port fees and charges: Yes
Gas: 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.

- Starts at 10:00 from Ouranoupoli – next to Eagles Palace (Departure time flexible upon request)
- Possible stops at the following Holy Monasteries:
  1. Dochiariou (28 N.M. 2 Hours)
  2. Xenofontos (29 N.M. 2 Hours)
  3. Panteleimonos (Russian) (33 Ν.Μ. 2-3 Hours)
  4. Xiropotamou (35 Ν.Μ 3 Hours)
  5. Simonos Petras (44 Ν.Μ 3-4 Hours)
  6. Grigoriou (44,5 Ν.Μ. 3-4 Hours)
  7. Dionisiou (47 N.M. 4 Hours)
  8. Agiou Pavlou (48 N.M. 4 Hours)
- 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