Embark on a unique experience aboard our Mount Athos cruise, where the summer breeze carries you along the west coast of the Athos peninsula. Admire eight of the twenty Holy Monasteries of Mt. Athos, and continue to the stunning island of Ammouliani. As the only inhabited island in Chalkidiki, it’s renowned for its crystal-blue waters and white sandy beaches, all awarded the coveted blue flag certification. Join us for a breathtaking journey you won’t forget!
Posted By : cammarotog
Splendid city with so much to see and admire, you can easily get around on foot, public transport and taxis work very well. The various churches we visited (Saint Dimitrio, Agia Sofia, Agios Nikolaos Orphanos, Vlatadon Monastery and other smaller ones) were all beautiful and richly frescoed, not to mention the magnificent icons. We found the Rotonda and the Latomou Monastery closed for several days, but we were under Christmas. The White Tower (symbol of the city) and the Monument to Alexander the Great are imposing and fascinating.
Characteristic Ana Poli, the old historic center of the city, with the imposing castle at the top.
The "Museum of Byzantine Culture" and the "Archaeological Museum" are definitely worth a visit, with both entrances costing €4.
The two popular markets, where it is possible to eat, next to Piazza Aristotle are interesting.
Definitely a city worth visiting.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 11:32:07 
Posted By : 137jericak
Everything was great. We went on a trip in a second part of September, so it essentially crowded. The boat trip is nice way to see Athos.
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Posted On : 2023-09-25 05:08:07
Posted By : piasU3486VZ
A challenging tour but one that can give you some great emotions. I did it on a Sunday, so both the boat for the cruise along the coast of Mount Athos and the beach on the island of Ammouliani were clogged with people to say the least... But clearly the view of the monasteries and the crystal clear water of the Halkidiki peninsula repay any inconvenience. The organization is excellent, although I think it would be useful to point out that the monasteries visible during this tour are mainly those found on the shore and that the so-called "free time" both in Ammanouli and in Uranopoli is not really much. In any case, a trip to be recommended
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Posted On : 2023-09-17 09:28:53
Posted By : PENELOPE_N
Yianni drove the mini van. He was personable, attentive and knowledgeable. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Note that the cruise was an extra 25 Euros. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-09-16 07:26:02 
Posted By : DayTrip47278219342
Der Ausblick war sehr schön, super Wetter Every thing works well! I wish having more time to swimm!
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Posted On : 2023-09-05 08:04:10
Posted By : natsocrates
The omission to the visit to the island was noted. In general it was very enjoyable and had a lovely time
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Posted On : 2023-08-20 14:34:02
Posted By : Shari_D
The cruise was just that a 3 hour boat ride looking at the country and the many monasteries. The book was clean, had a bathroom and an over priced snack bar but really cold water. The swimming was lovely after being hot all day and we enjoyed it very much. It was 4 hours of bus rides so consider that when booking.
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Posted On : 2023-07-24 14:20:49
Posted By : Esther N P
This is the worst thing I was involved in on my whole trip in Thessaloniki. The trip to Mt Athos itself was pleasant. The driver/tour leader was pleasant and very knowledgeable. The boat ride was terrible. They book more people than there is room for on the boat, so there is hardly any place to sit. An example is a family occupying seating both inside and outside, where they move between inside and outside. This makes it difficult for others to find a place to sit. There is a "no smoking" sign on the boat. But people smoked, both crew and passengers. So it was terrible to be on the boat as you can't get away from the smokers. It would actually have been better to stay on the mainland than the long boat trip. You don't see those monasteries up close anyway. In the small village you could at least go to a museum, there are nice beaches, restaurants and cozy tourist shops.
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Posted On : 2023-07-15 05:09:33
Posted By : Lidiia M
It was absolutely amazing trip. From beginning till the end. First of all I appreciate that everything was planned on a high level so we had opportunity to visit so many places in 8 hours.
We had friendly driver and he told us about Athos, Ouranopoly, Olymp, Metheora and so on.
On our way we enjoyed magnificent landscapes and biggest lakes in Grees and after our road we got the ship and had 3 hours of swimming in the sea near mountains and islands. Don’t forget to bring some cookies with you, because you can feed a lot of seagulls on a board. After Athos we had 1,5 hours to swim on the warm sea.
Actually there are two options. You can choose everything including ship to Athos or you can go directly to the beach on Ammoulliani Island.
This trip and all your time there totally costs this money and you can enjoy this relaxing time with you friends, couples and children.
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Posted On : 2023-07-11 06:36:35
Posted By : 812vladv
History, Tourquoise Beach and a mini cruise - a bit of everything at this day trip.
We were with our 80 y/o mom and all of us enjoyed this well organized trip by Ammon company.
Pick up was punctual by a convenient minibus. Our 2hr. drive was via beautiful scenery.
We had a short break in the village of Ouranoupoli, where you can rest and eat. Then we sailed to Mt. Athos with seagulls escorting our beautiful ship all the way. The monasteries were magical and so was the tourquoise beach of Paralia.
Our driver and guide were very pleasant.
Important:
Swimsuite is a must, Sunscreen, sun hat, music to hear on your device, as this is a long drive. Bring a snack / sandwich. Water bottle provided by the company.
The cruise was crowded - better to take a seat 15 mins before departure, preferably at the right side (shade) or at the front (direct sun), which we did and had a best time with seagulls and splashing water.
If you like swimming - don't waste too much time at the island on eating out.
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Posted On : 2023-07-08 09:28:04
