Halkidiki: Private Cruise to the Mount Athos Monasteries

5.0 (3 reviews) Halkidiki, Greece
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Duration7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This is a fully private 7-hour cruise along one of the most protected coastlines in Europe. The price covers your entire group (up to 9 guests), not per person.

The monastic community of Mount Athos is closed to most visitors — entry by land requires special permits — but the coastline can be experienced by sea, and this cruise puts you right alongside it.

Departing from Ouranoupoli (Eagles Resort), your skipper guides you past centuries-old monasteries perched on dramatic cliffs — Simonos Petras, Dionisiou, Agiou Pavlou and more — before heading to the Drenia Islands for swimming and snorkelling, and finishing in Ammouliani Town. No shared groups, no fixed pace — the route adapts to your group.

Operates aboard our Cranchi E26 Rider — 26ft, 350HP Honda V8, up to 9 guests.

What's included

  • Beverages & Juices
  • Bottled water
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Life jackets and emergency equipment
  • VAT and taxes
  • Boat fuel
  • Professional Captain
  • Beach towels
  • Lunch (optional stop at local taverna, payable on site)
  • Wine package: Greek wine, seasonal fruit and local cheese (available on request at extra cost)

What to expect

  1. Byzantine Tower of Ouranoupolis
    30m
    Historic Byzantine village and gateway to Mount Athos. Visit the iconic Prosforio Tower and explore the harbour before departing.
  2. Mount Athos The Holy Mountain
    3h
    Cruise along the sacred shores of Mount Athos at 500 metres offshore. Admire ancient monasteries including Simonos Petras, Dionisiou, and Agiou Pavlou perched on dramatic cliffs.
  3. Drenia Island
    1h 30m
    Uninhabited islets with white sand beaches and crystal-clear water. Swim and snorkel in complete tranquillity.
  4. Ammouliani
    2h
    Halkidiki's only inhabited island. Stroll the harbour, explore the village, and enjoy an optional lunch at a waterfront taverna.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure from Ouranoupoli (Eagles Resort).
Cruise along the Mount Athos coastline for 5 hours, with stops at the Drenia Islands and Ammouliani Town. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Meeting point

Departure from Vourvourou (Ekies Resort).
Cruise from Vourvourou along the full Mount Athos coastline and Drenia Islands for 7 hours. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

End point

Departure from Ouranoupoli (Eagles Resort).
Cruise along the Mount Athos coastline for 5 hours, with stops at the Drenia Islands and Ammouliani Town. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

End point

Departure from Vourvourou (Ekies Resort).
Cruise from Vourvourou along the full Mount Athos coastline and Drenia Islands for 7 hours. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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