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Mount Athos Cruises | Halkidiki Excursions |
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Mount Athos CruiseA cruise boat will take you to the most southern tip of the Mount Athos peninsula.
Sailing up the west coast of the Holy Mountain you will admire a unique sight of the monasteries which are build in beautiful unspoiled natural settings and have been facing the sea for ten centuries.
Some of the monasteries that you will see and hear about their history are Monastery of Saint Paul, Monastery of Dionisiou, Monastery of Gregoriou, Monastery of Simonos Petra, Monastery of Saint Panteleimon, Monastery of Xenophontos etc
A cruise to Mount Athos is a fabulous opportunity to experience the mystery of the monasteries of Mount Athos and the wonderful Aegean scenery.
Departures & cruise tickets Cruise boats to Athos are departing from Ouranoupolis or Ormos Panagia (near Agios Nikolaos, see the map of Halkidiki).
Depart from Ormos Panagia
When departing from Ormos Panagia, the cruise boat will sail to the southern tip of the Athos peninsula. From there it will sail close to the Athos coastline up north.
The cruise boat will stop for a break in Ouranoupolis where you can visit the village. You can take a walk, have a swim or have a refreshing drink at a local tavern. After the boat will take you back to the port of Ormos Panagia.
Depart from Ouranoupolis
Cruise boats departing from Ouranoupolis will sail from the port of Ouranoupolis to the southern tip of the peninsula and from there back to Ouranoupolis.
Entertainment
A cruise to Mount Athos will take at least 4 hours. Some cruise companies offer entertainment on board like live music & dance and refreshing drinks and snacks will be served as well.
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