Holy Mount Athos

Holy Mount Athos

Bookable from:
Nea Roda
,
Ouranoupolis
on the wishlistis on the wish list
on the wishlist
Holy Mount Athos
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Description

Surely one of your most beautiful vacation experiences

The monastic republic of Athos is located on the third and easternmost finger of the Chalkidiki peninsula. The first hermits came around 300 AD. Most of them lived alone in caves and dedicated their lives to God. Little by little the whole mountain was populated. The first monastery was founded in the 9th century.

In the 13th century, the heyday of the republic, there were 40 monasteries, which were inhabited by about 40.000 monks. Today there are around 1.500, spread over around 20 monasteries, which still live under the same strict rules as they did then. Without a doubt, Athos is now the “largest Byzantine museum” in the world.

The cruise starts from the port in Ouranoupolis. The journey takes you along the west coast of the monastic republic of Mount Athos. Enjoy an incomparable view of the various monasteries, some of which cling to the steep rock faces like swallows' nests.

The Russian Orthodox Panteileimonos monastery, which spreads out like a village on the shallow beach, offers a nice motif for your film cameras.

Excursion organizer: DTS Incoming Hellas SA

Additional information

excursion days

The Thu With Mon, Son, Fri, Sat
Excursion type

Boat
Duration

Morning excursion
Transfer (from/to hotel)

not included
Guide

ja
Language

multilingual (including German)
Do not forget

Camera, hat, sunscreen
Bookable from:
Nea Roda
,
Ouranoupolis
on the wishlistis on the wish list
on the wishlist

This excursion will be available again in spring/summer.

Please click on a date to see current prices.

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Important note: The contractual partner for this service is the company named in the description. The latter is solely responsible for the fulfillment of the contract. Sales and collections are carried out by the tour operators authorized to act as brokers on behalf of and for invoices from the executing company. The tour guide and your tour operator are not responsible for the contractual fulfillment of the services and are not liable for service disruptions, personal injuries and property damage in connection with these third-party services, unless the breach of duty is due to intent or gross negligence. The executing company reserves the right to make changes to the excursion program.