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Cruise to Mount Athos Monasteries from Ouranoupolis
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65 Ratings
Ouranoupoli
Cruise from Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos, explore ancient monasteries, and capture rare marine life. Discover history and nature on this unique sea journey.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Athos The Holy Mountain - Discover natural beauty and imposing monasteries of Mount Athos, immerse yourself in the serenity of this sacred place, where spirituality and piety intertwine,leaving you with unforgettable moments.
What's Included
- Binoculars
What's Not Included
- Souvenirs from art shop
- Food and drinks from bar
Additional Information
Our cruise will start from Ouranoupolis, also known as The Gate to Mount Athos, as it is the last settlement before the border between the Monastic State and the rest of the world.
During our journey you will observe 8 of 20 ancient monasteries of Mount Athos and will discover the history of this secluded place, accessed from the sea and allowed to men only, for more than 1000 years.
Keep your camera on, as you might have a chance to take a picture of the dolphins swimming alongside the boat, or even a rare opportunity to see a Mediterranean Monk Seal, one of the rarest marine mammals in the world.
Location
Byzantine Tower of Prosphorion
Find us in the Main Port of Ouranoupolis
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(65 Ratings)
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Basil_z
Aug 22, 2024
Beautiful boat mini cruise - Well organized. Nice clean boat. Polite crew. Well stocked bar. Clean toilets. Narrative was ok. Could not hear it very well. Need better speakers
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Dsd1964daniela
Jul 11, 2024
Excellent! I strongly recommend! - Everything was excellent in terms of the boat and staff!
The ladies taught me to say something nice in Greek to the monk who came on the boat.
Unfortunately, monasteries are not very visible from the great distance allowed by law, except for the very large ones.
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13susid
Jul 8, 2024
Amazing tour - It was very cool. So many stunning,
monasteries. The tour audio guided and it is in different languages. The staff is very nice and helpful. You can take a lot of amazing pictures.
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Valentina_b
Jun 30, 2024
Tour was fantastic! Boat was new, well maintained, welcoming crew. Meeting point easy to find. Breathtaking views! - Wish the speed of the boat allowed better use of my camera. The trip was fantastic itself, thank you! ❤️
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Marie
May 29, 2024
Essential if you are going to Ouranoupoli 4 hours cruise with commentary in all languages. Perfect. - Excellent atmosphere on the boat with the arrival on board of a priest to bless the women who are prohibited on the peninsula.
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Brunovauthier26
Sep 6, 2024
Very nice cruise. Inaudible comments on the boat - Discover the monasteries and Mount Athos from the sea.
A big downside about inaudible comments in general and very limited in French (3 minutes of a bad French against at least 1 hour in English / Greek).
The ride is nevertheless worth it
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Krismm2750pl
Jul 20, 2024
Beautiful trip. - Beautiful coastal tour, with surprisingly large, beautiful monasteries and at the end a colossal mountain. Friendly onboard staff, with affordable prices to drink.
Nice fish eaten after the boat trip in Ouranoupolis.
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Kiroc2015
Sep 17, 2023
Cruising - Very unique event - to cruise close historical monasteries. Staff, polite and available for all time cruising
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Peter
Jun 6, 2024
Interesting boat tour, unfortunately too crowded. The history of the monasteries is very interesting. Boat wasn't that great - Great monastery, interesting history. Boat too crowded, mass tourism.
Everything is too cramped on the boat. Uncomfortable seating.
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Giuseppegx4741se
Aug 18, 2024
Waste of time - Total waste of time, monasteries are nothing special and you can only see them from very far away. If you are curious you can see them better on google. Binoculars are not available. Save your money or do just anything else.
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