5 Things to do Good for Kids in Mt. Athos Peninsula That You Shouldn't Miss

When Eirini met Nikos.. When luxury, comfort and innovation met adventure, exploration and the great blue, the idea of “EIRINIKOS”, the Glass Bottom Boat, had been born. “EIRINIKOS”, the one and only Glass Bottom Vessel in Halkidiki, provides the guest the opportunity to indulge in the magic of the underwater beauty of Halkidiki, Mt.Athos, Sithonia and the complex of nine unexplored islets next to the island of Ammouliani.Under the imposing sight of Mt.Athos and tracing the steps of King Xerxes, the daily cruises of “EIRINIKOS”, with departures from the ports of Ouranoupolis and Ormos Panagias to unique destinations ,reveal the secrets of the deep and the historical and religious tradition of the area.

Athos Sea Cruises - Mount Athos cruise Ship departs once up to twice a day from Ouranoupolis port, right next to the "gates" of Holy Mount Athos. The ship heads to the southwestern part of Mount Athos peninsula. In 15 minutes reach the first Russian cloister and after sailing by unique beaches, it arrives in the area of the first monastery, Iera Moni Dochiariou and follows other 7 monasteries, as well as the Holy Mount's central port, Daphni, and finally the cloisters, small villages, where groups of monks live in every house. During the cruise visitors have the chance to admire the untouched nature and the unique architecture of Mount Athos monasteries. There is an audio guide tour in different languages (Greek, English, Russian, Serbian, Polish, Bulgarian and German). In these beautiful calm turquoise waters you will see very often dolphins to follow the ship. There is a restaurant, a bar and a small exhibition of souvenirs in the ship. There is also the possibility after agreement of pilgrimage of holy remnants during the cruise.