Halkidiki Cruise 7
Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos and Drenia Islands
Sightseeing Tour of the Monasteries of the Holy Mountain Athos and fun at Drenia islands next to Ammouliani island.
Enjoy an Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos and Drenia islands cruise. Sightseeing guided tour to the West side of Mount Athos peninsula an UNESCO World Heritage Site. A full of experience cruise to Mount Athos you can’t miss. Have fun at Drenia islands, Relax, Swim, Taste, Enjoy great moments and get the best memories.
Cruise 7 Tickets: Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos and Drenia Islands
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Cruise-7 Tickets: Mix Tour: Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos & Drenia Islands (10:30am)
€28.50
Morning Cruise 10:30am
- Guided Tour to the Monasteries of Mount Athos
- Explore the West side of Mount Athos an UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Have fun at Drenia Islands
- You might see dolphins, keep your sight to the sea
- Enjoy drinks and snacks on board
- Buy some souvenirs on board
Important Note: If you purchased any of the optional services, you need to present your ticket (received in your email) where these are mentioned.
For reservations: In case you encounter any issue when you try to purchase your tickets, do call us through +306986107451, or send us an email at: contact@athos-cruises.gr
Full Description
Enjoy majestic moments on board, Explore all the SouthWest side of Mount Athos peninsula an UNESCO World heritage site. The wilderness of the landscape, the human’s power who, over a thousand years ago, managed to construct all these spectacular buildings, monasteries like castles, skites like villages and arsanades like ports.
During this route, you will be able to be tour guided and see 8 monasteries: Holy Monastery of Dochiariou, H.M. Xenophontos, H.M. Panteleimonos (Russian Monastery), H.M. Xiropotamou, the central port of Mount Athos Daphni, H.M. Simonos Petras, H.M. Grigoriou, H.M. Dionysiou and finally in the shadow of Mountain Athos which towers up to 2033m. H.M. Saint Pavlou.
Subsequently, you will see the New Skite, and Saint Anna’s Skite. -Finally, you may be a witness of the daily shows that dolphins offer to us during our trip.
Next stop, Drenia islands, feel the summer temptation, catch your sunbed and umbrella, listen to the music, swim, snorkelling, explore the full green and blue coast.
Gold Service
Includes
Prepare for the Activity
- Contactless check in, do not print your tickets, save the enviroment.
- If you fail to show up in time for the departure there is no refund.
- In case of bad weather please contact us prior your cruise. If the cruise is canceled you will get a refund.
- If the cruise does not reached the minimum number of 20 people, the cruise is canceled and you will get a refund.
- The boat keeps a distance of 500m from the coast according to the Mount Athos avaton law.
- Wheelchair accessible
- There are rest rooms (WC) on the boat
- Wear the most beautiful smile, bring together your best mood and enjoy the cruises of Athos sea cruises with the most modern and safe boats in the area with the most trained crew!
A tour by the Monasteries & swim at Donkey islands
Combining sightseeing and relaxation
Departure from Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos and Drenia
The vessel “Captain Fotis” and “Ioannna” depart daily at 10:30 from Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos and Drenia islands fun tour. Embarkment starts at 9:30 and it is wise that the visitors board half an hour before departure.
You can get your tickets from our official agencies in Ouranoupoli, online or on the vessel. Also, you can call to reserve your seats on the phone +306986107451. The tickets are checked during the embarkment. During the summer months June, July and August we propose that you buy your tickets on time, because the number of passengers on each cruise is limited.
Tour in 8 Monasteries
Our 3-hour trip starts passing by the last little houses of Ouranoupolis and the borders of Mount Athos which separate the outside world from that of the monastic life. You will also be able to enjoy the beauty of the southwest peninsula of Mount Athos. |In particular, you will admire the unspoilt wilderness of the landscape, the strength of man, who over 1,000 years ago managed to construct all these impressive buildings, monasteries, skites and arsanades(dockyards).
During this route, you will be able to be tour guided and see 8 monasteries: Holy Monastery Docheiariou, H.M. Xenophontos, H.M. Panteleimonos (Russian Monastery), H.M. Xiropotamou, the central port of Mount Athos Daphni, H.M. Simonos Petras, H.M. Grigoriou, H.M. Dionysiou and finally in the shadow of Mountain Athos which towers up to 2033m. H.M. Saint Pavlou. You will also see the New Skite and Saint Anna’s Skite.
On our sailing towards our next destination at the small island of Ouranoupolis we hope you will witness the daily shows that the dolphins perform on our trips.
Swimming at islets Drenia + Lunch in traditional tavern (not included in price)
After our arrival at the small harbour of Ouranoupolis, the crew of the vessel will lead you to the small boats which will take you to the small islands of Drenia of Ammouliani in 15 minutes .It is an admirable place which consists of a group of small islands which are equally beautiful to many exotic destinations in Asia and America-blue waters and green vegetation which are distinctive of the area. You will have the opportunity to relax for 2 hours on a sunbed and under the shade of umbrellas, on a beach with a beach bar and a taverna where you can order any traditional seafood you desire besides the menu you have bought.
The area is also ideal for those who love exploration since in its Northern part there are small hills with steep cliffs, if you able to reach them, you will be speechless by the view to the open sea, Sithonia and the Mount Athos peninsula.
Our return to the small harbour of Ouranoupoli can take place whenever you desire since the small boats perform their services all day every hour until 18:00 in the afternoon.
Learn more about Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos and Drenia covid-19 healthcare measures.
One of the Halkidiki cruises you can’t miss!
FAQ
Combining sightseeing and relaxation
Sure there are! For example, if you buy an Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos and Ammouliani cruise online you will get one email with your online tickets you already bought and another one with an online discount coupon for your next cruise you’d like to choose.
Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos and Drenia islands cruise is surely a family friendly tour. You will be guided next to the West side of the Mount Athos peninsula and then you will visit Drenia islands for swimming and fun.
Ormos Panagias to Mount Athos cruise is a pet friendly tour, just bring with you your pet’s necessary equipment
Sure there are, if you’ll buy an Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos and Ammouliani cruise ticket from our official website you will get a 10% discount in the check out, carefull, that’s available for our online tickets.