Perched on Halkidiki's eastern peninsula, Mount Athos is a Greek treasure that's strictly off limits to visitors. But you'll get a good look at the place with this full day boat trip. Cruise by the cliff-hugging monasteries of the world's only monastic republic before anchoring up for lunch onboard. Stopping at a nearby beach, there'll be time for swimming and sunbathing, too.

Mt Athos Cruise with Lunch and Swim Stop
- Cruise along the shores of holy Mount Athos
- See the oldest surviving monastic complex in the world
- Drop anchor for lunch and a swim stop at a nearby beach
Boat cruise
Lunch
- Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Bring a towel
- Bring a hat
- Food and drinks not included
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Subject to weather conditions
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
What people say about this experience
Based on 19 reviews from verified customers
Review categories
Service
3.9/5
Safety
3.9/5
Staff
3.9/5
Value for money
4.2/5
James
From United States of America - July 2025Travelled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Blue lagoon swim was good Would have liked to have seen more monasteries Lunch was poor
Megan
From United States of America - May 2025Travelled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Bad
Overall rated1/5
I was picked up at 7:50 AM and boarded the boat at 8:54 AM. After waiting over an hour, we were told the trip was cancelled due to an anchor fault. I ...
Jo mansell
From United States of America - September 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Tanya
From United States of America - September 2024Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The trip was very good and enjoyable, Lunch tasty , Blue Lagunas stop amazing, however our cruise had been cancelled because of weather conditions, ...
Sweetem
From United Kingdom - July 2024Travelled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
We booked this excursion to see Mt Athos and there was only about 20 mins viewing 4 of the monasteries. The swim stop was too long at over 1.5 hours. ...
No
From United States of America - September 2023Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
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