Top 5 Sightseeing Tours in Mt. Athos Peninsula, Central Macedonia

Spend 5.5-hours seeing the sights while cruising the waters of Kolpos Agiou Orousf. As you travel along the shores of Mount Athos, you will hear commentary on the monasteries located in this spiritual center. Enjoy a 90-minute stop in the village of Ouranoupoli where you can grab a bite to eat (at own expense) or stroll past local shops.

Inclusions: Transport by luxury A/C bus, Commentary & information throughout the cruise through speakers, Folklore show with traditional dances & Greek music, English speaking expert escort, Cruise tickets, All taxes

Exclusions: Professional guide, Lunch & drinks, Gratuities (optional), Personal Expenses

This tour will offer you the chance to explore the fable mount Athos peninsula, maybe the most secluded area in Greece. Cruise the azure waters to reach the famous monasteries nestled in the forest. Enjoy amazing seaside views, learn rich info and history from the speakers during the cruise before disembarking in Ouranoupoli, whose charming streets you will stroll. In the last part of the cruise, you will also enjoy a wonderful program with traditional dances and Greek music. Grab the chance to discover one of the most secluded areas of Greece, the famous Athos peninsula. Embark on a cruise, learn rich historical info and spend a wonderful day.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned coach, Cruise ticket, English – speaking Guide, Information through speakers on various languages

Exclusions: Lunch, Tips, Personal expenses

Enjoy and amazing full day trip to one of the most beautiful parts of Greece, the famous Halkidiki. Enjoy traditional, quaint villages, stunning landscapes, lakes and ancient towns! Embark on a cruise that will allow you to enjoy unique seaside views of maybe the most secluded area of Greece; The fable mount Athos. Learn amazing historical facts, both for Ancient Greece (Stagira is the birthplace of the famous philosopher Aristoteles) as well as for the Byzantine empire and the Ecclesiastical arts and history. We will return to Thessaloniki late in the afternoon, rich in beautiful memories.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Tips, Personal expenses, Lunch

Enjoy a multi-day tour by visiting Mount Athos which is called the “Garden of Virgin Mary” by the monks. Mount Athos has been inhabited since ancient times and is known for its nearly 1,800-year continuous Christian presence and its long historical monastic traditions, which date back to at least 800 A.D. and the Byzantine era. Today, over 2,000 monks from Greece and many other countries, including Eastern Orthodox countries such as Romania, Moldova, Georgia, Bulgaria, Serbia and Russia, live an ascetic life in Athos, isolated from the rest of the world. The Athonite monasteries feature a rich collection of well-preserved artifacts, rare books, ancient documents, and artworks of immense historical value. Discover it all in a luxury visit that combines a religious miracle along with a visit to a UNESCO’s World heritage monument. According to the procedures, foreigners must obtain an Entrance Visa, therefore all visits can be scheduled in a weeks time.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance VIsa, Transport by speed boat/ferry boat, 5 – 7 monasteries visit, Transport by Luxury SUV to visit all monasteries, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional English speaking driver, Luxury single room

Exclusions: Gratuities

Athos peninsula with the tall and imposing mountain and the majestic view of the 1000 year old monasteries either by the shore or hanging high on the cliff, is a one of the best sightseeing tours in all Greece. This, combined with the most beautiful natural scenery in Halkidiki, makes the fullest possible day of your summer holidays. Boating and cruising around the Vourvourou Bay, Portokali beach, Ammouliani island and Diaporos island, is a unique experience that makes you feel totally relaxed and happy. People before having this experience, cannot imagine that Greece has such a unique natural environment, with turquoise waters and fine golden sand beaches. All that in absolute tranquility. That is why they keep coming back year after year!

Inclusions: Captain, Fuel and taxes, During the cruise, you can enjoy complimentary drinks and fruits. If you wish, we can make a lunch stop in a tavern by the beach.

Exclusions: Lunch