Mount Athos: Sightseeing Cruise + Ammouliani Island Visit

Get a glimpse of 6 sacred monasteries while aboard a cruise

★ 4.8 · 9 ratings5 hrs

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A crowded beach with people swimming in the clear blue water. A boat is anchored near the shore. Hills are in the background.

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Duration5 hrs

LocationOuranoupolis

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

Languages2 tour languages

The experience

Get a glimpse of 6 sacred monasteries while aboard a cruise

Visit the holy monasteries of Mount Athos on a 5-hour cruise journey. Witness the unique architecture and know more about the history of these sacred monasteries.

Starting from the revered Monastery of Dochiarion, the voyage heads towards other monasteries, monastic hamlets (Skeets), and the bustling port of Dafni, the heart of Mount Athos.

Covering 6 out of 9 monasteries, the cruise takes a 1.5-hour pause at Ammouliani island. Here, the clock stops ticking for a sweet hour and a half, offering ample time to explore, relax, and enjoy amazing views of the island.

What’s included

Multilingual tour guide
Observation of Ouranoupoli's reef through the glass bottom of the cruise
Mount Athos sightseeing cruise to 6 of 9 monasteries
Visit to Ammouliani's islet complex (Drenia)
Stop for 1.5 hours on Ammouliani's island

Not included

Food and drinks (available for purchase)

Where to go

Ouranoupolis Sightseeing Cruises

Ouranoupoli's tower

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Athens

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Strollers are permitted

There are restrooms on the boat

The boat features a fully-stocked bar with snacks and drinks to purchase at your own expense

How to use

Travelers should board the boat at least 45 minutes before departure. The boat leaves promptly at 11:00. Travelers should park their cars before reaching the port of Ouranoupolis. You can find the [parking location on Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/d38fCWdqwPNspC6g8)

If this parking lot is full, you can try the [second parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/GwpymWzNWXYNSZz3A)

After parking, travelers should walk to the [port of Ouranoupoli](https://goo.gl/maps/K6ikCDrMTENkqHPC6)

The name of the boat is EIRINIKOS, and it will be anchored in the third spot on the right side

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