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
$50.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Printed ticket only
Duration:
more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- 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 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
Based on 19 reviews from verified customers
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42%
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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 2025Traveled 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 2025Traveled 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 2024Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Tanya
From United States of America - September 2024Traveled 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 2024Traveled 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 2023Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
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