Boat Cruise to Mount Athos from Ouranoupoli, in Chalkidiki

Take your chance to enjoy cruising along the Agiou Orous Gulf and enjoying the view of the mountainside and beachfront monasteries that have been built in the Chalkidiki Peninsula for hundreds of years on this boat cruise to Mount Athos from Ouranoupoli! 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.

On the day of your boat cruise to Mount Athos 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 brief 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, it's time to go! You'll start your boat cruise to Mount Athos from Ouranoupoli, in Chalkidiki, by sailing towards the monasterial city, which is located between Fragocastro and the Arapis Cape. You'll observe stunning cliffs as you sail along the Aegean Sea and start the cultural journey as you spy the first Russian skete (or monastic community) named Thivaida. This first section of the tour will also include the monasteries of Chilandariou, Zografou, and Konstamonitoy.

Next, you'll get a panoramic view of the Dochiarioy, Xenofontos, and Agiou Panteleimonos monasteries, before passing through Dafni, Mount Athos' main port, where, if you're lucky, you'll get to see monks or pilgrims arriving to visit their sacred community. You'll continue the boat cruise to Mount Athos from Ouranoupoli, in Chalkidiki, as you pass in front of the Agios Modestos, Simonos Petras, Osiou Grigoriou, Agiou Dionysiou, and Agiou Pavlou monasteries. And when you start to make your way back to the meeting point, you'll also get to observe the Nea Skiti and Skiti Agias Annas sketes, as well as observe seagulls, sea lions, and even dolphins if you're lucky!

Don't forget to bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to spend 3.5 hours at sea on this amazing boat cruise to Mount Athos from Ouranoupoli, in Chalkidiki! The boat will have a bar with drinks and Greek finger foods, as well as a small store where you can find beautiful souvenirs if you want them.

Take your chance to journey through one of Greece's most important spiritual centers and enjoy the sea, mountain, and ancient monastery views. Book your boat cruise to Mount Athos from Ouranoupoli, in Chalkidiki, today!