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.
Excursions & day trips
Mt Athos Cruise with Lunch and Swim Stop
from
£35.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Printed ticket only
Duration:
more than 8 hours
Do this because
- 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
What to expect
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What's included
Boat cruise
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Lunch
Boat cruise
What to remember
- 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
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Provider
tui-supplier+tui-hellas-ae@musement.com
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 17 reviews from verified customers
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Review categories
Service
4.2/5
Safety
4.2/5
Staff
4.2/5
Value for money
4.5/5
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
Gemma
From United Kingdom - September 2023Travelled with family
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
The trip itself was very good and enjoyable however no tui rep to help support which boat you are on in which there were 4 all doing similar trips tha ...
Lee C
From United States of America - June 2023Travelled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
From coach pick up to coach drop off, the day we had was awesome. The coach driver was very friendly, the staff on the boat were exceptional, the guid ...
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