The Holy Mountain
Excursions & day trips

The Holy Mountain

3.4/5
Great
Based on 7 reviews
from
£37.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Sail up close to Mount Athos
  • Amazing views of the monasteries
  • Lunch stop at Ouranoupoli
What to expect

When it comes to national treasures, Mt Athos is right up there with the Acropolis in Athens. Halkidiki's easternmost peninsula is the world's one and only monastic republic, ruled over by the black-robed monks of its medieval monasteries. As such access to it is restricted, with all women – and female animals except cats – forbidden to set foot on its shores.

All of which makes this cruise the best – and only – way to see it. Sit back and soak up the sun as your boat sails along the peninsula, giving you close-up views over the monasteries, which are literally perched on the cliffs. It's a fascinating glimpse into the monks' secret world.

And you can't miss the actual Mt Athos, or Holy Mountain, rising up just over 2,000 metres from the peninsula's southern tip – it's a pretty inspiring sight. Later, your boat will arrive at Ouranopoli, where you'll have time for lunch before sailing home.

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What's included
  • check Boat cruise
What to remember
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
  • Bring warm clothes
  • Bring a hat
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Subject to weather conditions
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
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

Great

3.4/5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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3.7/5

  • James

    From United Kingdom - October 2022

    Solo traveller

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    I was disappointed with the directions for where to meet the first tour bus and ended up having to go to Thessaloniki on my owb

  • Phil

    From Belgium - August 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    L'excursion en elle même est intéressante et elle le serait d'avantage si nous avions pus comprendre les commentaires. Nous avions une reservation en ...

  • SunnyP

    From United Kingdom - July 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    We had a lovely time. We found the trip a bit too long due to pick up and drop off, it was a 12 hour day. The tannoy on the ship was very loud ( ver ...

  • Jas

    From United Kingdom - June 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    It quite boring.

  • Family of 10

    From United Kingdom - June 2022

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The staff (very knowledgable, friendly and lots of languages spoken), the monasteries, the ship and Ouranopolis were lovely. The trip could be improv ...

  • Jennifer

    From United Kingdom - May 2022

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The boat only accepted cash which we did not know about beforehand - we only had card so couldn't buy anything onboard. That was annoying as the cruis ...

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