Athos Cruise: 3-hour Athos Cruise from OuranoupolisSailing and boat trips
Calypso Cruises
Athos Cruise: 3-hour Athos Cruise from Ouranoupolis Sailing and boat trips
- Ouranoupoli, Greece
- €27.00 / person
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About this experience
DURATION: 3 hoursSTARTING TIME: 11.00 am
MEETING POINT: Ouranoupolis port
LANGUAGES: English, Greek, Serbian
OPENING SEASONS: April to October
WHO CAN COME: Athos cruise is suitable for all
Overview
Join an Athos Cruise and sail to Mount Athos Byzantine monasteries from Ouranoupolis enjoying the striking scenery, rich history, and spectacular architecture of the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mount Athos. Experience the spiritual aura of this majestic place and watch monks contemplating on the shore.
◾ Cruise along the coast of Athos Monastic State and admire views of majestic monasteries
◾ Learn about the life of the monks and the rich history of monasteries
◾ Enjoy a drink on the journey back and buy original souvenirs onboard
About this Experience
DURATION: 3 hoursSTARTING TIME: 11.00 am
MEETING POINT: Ouranoupolis port
LANGUAGES: English, Greek, Serbian
OPENING SEASONS: April to October
WHO CAN COME: Athos cruise is suitable for all
Description - What to expect
Start your 3-hour Athos cruise at 11.00 am from the port of Ouranoupoli and discover the monastic state that has endured for more than 1000 years. Cruise along the coast to view twelve of the impressive cliff-suspended monasteries, like Simonopetra, and admire the dramatic, forest-covered landscape.On your way back, enjoy your cold drinks with Greek appetizers or do your shopping onboard while keeping an eye on dolphins that may swim alongside the boat. You may even be lucky to see a Mediterranean monk seal in the wild, a critically endangered species. After a pleasant Athos cruise, you will arrive back in Ouranoupolis at around 2.00 pm
About the boat
CALYPSO is a luxury new boat, built in 2016 according to local maritime authorities' high standards. It is impeccable with great comforts and an experienced team of marine and hospitality personnel to ensure a best-in-class sailing experience with safe navigation. It is divided into the upper deck, the inner living room, and the outdoor lounge.Inside the living room, there is a minibar where you can buy coffees, soft drinks, beers, local wine, toasts, biscuits, etc. There is also an art shop to buy original souvenirs from Mount Athos.CALYPSO is designed for those who delight in discovery while indulging body, mind, and soul in the most lavish and spiritual surroundings imaginable.
What's included, what's not
✔ Detailed, multilingual guided tour to the history of Mount Athos and its monasteries✔ Free Wi-Fi
✖ Food and drinks from the minibar
✖ Souvenirs from the art shop
Free Cancellation
Free cancellation is available for this Athos cruise up to 48 hours before the start of the experienceGood to know - practical information
Children under the age of six can travel for freeDescription - What to expect
Start your 3-hour Athos cruise at 11.00 am from the port of Ouranoupoli and discover the monastic state that has endured for more than 1000 years. Cruise along the coast to view twelve of the impressive cliff-suspended monasteries, like Simonopetra, and admire the dramatic, forest-covered landscape.On your way back, enjoy your cold drinks with Greek appetizers or do your shopping onboard while keeping an eye on dolphins that may swim alongside the boat. You may even be lucky to see a Mediterranean monk seal in the wild, a critically endangered species. After a pleasant Athos cruise, you will arrive back in Ouranoupolis at around 2.00 pm