Mount Athos Monasteries

Cruise to Mount Athos

A unique cruise ideal for men and women

You can choose between 2 itineraries:

1

Ouranoupolis to Karoulia

(5 hours)

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2

Ouranoupolis to St. Panteleimon Monastery

(3hours)

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join in a cruise with a pilgrimage of Holy relics

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Mount Athos, commonly known as the Holy Mountain, is the spiritual capital of the Orthodox Christian world consists of 20 monasteries, and about 700 houses, cells and approximately 2000 monks. The ”Garden of Virgin Mary” is the paradise of the eastern peninsula of Halkidiki.

The Monastic State of the Holy Mountain is known to be the main carrier of Orthodox christianity and holds spiritual glory and great history. Mount Athos is listed in UNESCO’s WORLD HERITAGE MONUMENTS. Even though women are not allowed inside the monasteries, all visitors can admire the magnificent scenery by cruising along the west coast of Athos peninsula.

A cruise to Mount Athos provides you with the unique opportunity to admire the view of the holy monasteries and learn everything about their history.

We can organise also for you a cruise to Mount Athos with pilgrimage of Holy relics. That means that we stop at the permissible distance of 500 meters, and monks from monasteries transfer on board holy relics and bless you. It is a breathtaking opportunity for those who are searching for unique experiences.

Take the chance to rent Albatros with your friends and sail with privacy and safety along the Athos peninsula. A cruise to Mount Athos is a must cruise in Halkidiki’s region

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