The traditional ship departs from Ormos Panagia’s port at 09.30 in the morning, it sails along the Sithonia’s bays until we reach our first destination which is Mount Athos and Ammouliani at the south top and monastery of Saint Paul.
Mount Athos Cruise from Ormos Panagias
We continue with a sail along the coast heading to the North in order to see 8 more monasteries from nearest distance allowed without crossing the borders of Mount Athos.
After this trip we will arrive to the port of Ouranoupoli’s or the central port of Ammouliani’s Island (depends on the day) for a stop which will last about 1 hour and a half in order for you to be able to go for a walk, drink a coffee, have lunch in a restaurant of your choice or just for sightseeing around the area.
Athos Cruise & Ammouliani from Ormos Panagias
Mount Athos is the third, eastern and more magical peninsula of Halkidiki, which totally belongs to the church community. It is the only place in Greece that is completely devoted to the worship and prayer of God.
That’s why it is called in Greek Holy Mountain. Mount Athos is home to 20 monasteries. The natural location of the peninsula is admirable.
Mount Athos Sightseeing Cruise (from Ouranoupoli)
Enjoy a marvelous cruise around the imposing western part of the Holy Mountain of Athos with the one and only luxurious Glassbottom in Ouranoupolis, Halkidiki meeting the holy monasteries and be absolutely touched by the natural sea beauty of the area.
The vessel starts its journey from Ouranoupoli’s port. After a 3-hour cruise with a clear view of the Holy Monasteries and a guided tour in multiple languages, we have a 5-minute stop above the most famous reef in the area, where you have the opportunity to admire the underwater sea-life from the Glassbottom.
