Boat Cruise to Mount Athos and Ammouliani Island from Ouranoupoli in Chalkidiki

Enjoy cruising along the Agiou Orous Gulf and the view of the mountainside and beachfront monasteries that have been built in the Chalkidiki Peninsula for hundreds of years, as well as the crystal clear waters of a traditional Greek Island on this boat cruise to Mount Athos and Ammouliani Island from Ouranoupoli in Chalkidiki!

Mount Athos is located in northeastern Greece, and it is a crucial spiritual center for the Eastern Orthodox Church. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mount Athos is worth a visit for its gorgeous views, historical importance, and proximity to the sea. As for Ammouliani Island, it is the only inhabited island in Hlalkidiki, and a hub for small, stunning beaches and islets!

On the day of your boat cruise to Mount Athos and Ammouliani Island from Ouranoupoli in Chalkidiki, you should arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your departure time. There, you'll meet the expert skipper and crew who will accompany you throughout the experience. Once you embark, you'll receive a short safety and activity briefing to ensure you know exactly where you're going and what to do to have a fun and safe time.

Once you're comfortably settled on the boat, you'll sail off! You'll start your boat cruise to Mount Athos from Ouranoupoli in Chalkidiki, by sailing towards the "Holy Mountain" and reaching the Daphne port. You will not be able to descend the boat, since you need to ask permission to visit Mount Athos and there's a complete restriction against women setting foot on the place. However, you'll get a panoramic view of the Dochiarioy, Xenofontos, and Agiou Panteleimonos monasteries, before moving on, and if you want, you can ask your crew for a pair of binoculars to observe the intricacies of these legendary buildings.

Then, you'll set course for Ammouliani Island, and on the way, if you're lucky, you'll be able to observe the dolphins, sea lions or seagulls that are a usual occurrence on this boat cruise to Mount Athos and Ammouliani Island from Ouranoupoli in Chalkidiki! Depending on the weather conditions of the day, you'll anchor either in Alykes Beach, a white-sanded beach with turquoise waters, perfect for a swimming, or you will head to the main port of Ammoulanni Island, where you'll be able to explore its beautiful narrow streets, coffee shops or even restaurants.

Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to spend 5 hours at sea on this amazing boat cruise to Mount Athos from Ouranoupoli, in Chalkidiki!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to wade through one of Greece's most important spiritual centers and enjoy the warm waters and stunning beaches of an impressive Greek peninsula. Book your boat cruise to Mount Athos and Ammouliani Island from Ouranoupoli in Chalkidiki, today!