Mount Athos in a Day: Experience the Holy Sites of Greece

From 1 175€ per group

Category:

Culture

Subcategory:

Guided tours

Description

Type: Single-day activity
Duration: 10 hours
* Embark with me, a certified and licensed guide and translator, on a unique day trip to the Holy Mount Athos from Thessaloniki. This tour is a great opportunity to touch the spiritual and cultural treasury of Orthodoxy in one day. An early departure from Thessaloniki will make the most of the day. On the way, we will arrive in the village of Uranoupolis, from where we will cross the sea barrier on a comfortable ship and get to the Holy Land. This is where a unique journey on Mount Athos begins — traveling on a separate transport so that you can see as many shrines as possible in one day. During the tour, we will visit several monasteries, including the capital of Mount Athos, Karea, with its first temple, get acquainted with the history and architecture of ancient monasteries, as well as learn about the unique traditions of monastic life. I will take care of all issues related to special visas so that your trip is comfortable and safe. For those who want to extend their stay, there is an opportunity to stay on Mount Athos for a couple of days at the monastery by prior arrangement — you will be able to enjoy the atmosphere of the shrine on your own, and the guide will provide all the organizational aspects in advance. The tour includes: Comfortable transfer from Thessaloniki Transfer by boat to Mount Athos Traveling on the territory of Mount Athos on a separate transport Fully accompanied by a certified and licensed guide‑translator Organization of all necessary visas and documents To prepare the visas, you must send all the documents to the guide in advance. The tour is ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the spiritual atmosphere of Mount Athos, see the shrine of the Orthodox world, enjoy the unique nature of the peninsula and at the same time feel safe and comfortable.
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Private

Age restrictions

Not restricted

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer included

Details

Included

Guided tour with a certified guide

Transfers

Transfer to Mount Athos by boat

Obtaining a visa to Mount Athos

Excluded

Personal expenses for candles and donations

Snack or lunch expenses

Requirements for the participant

Important: only men are allowed to visit Mount Athos. Women are not allowed to participate in the tour. Strict dress code requirements apply to all men: The shoulders must be covered. Short-sleeve shirts or T-shirts are not allowed. The knees should be covered. It is mandatory to wear long pants or trousers.

Shoes should be comfortable and safe for walking on monasteries and stairs.

A headdress and sunglasses are recommended in the summer.

Advice: Following these rules will ensure a comfortable and respectful visit to the holy land of Mount Athos and allow you to fully immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of the shrines.

Recommend to bring

Comfortable shoes and clothes for visiting monasteries.

Documents

If you are taking medications, take enough of them with you and keep them with you throughout the tour.

Restrictions

For men only

Starting point

* Thessaloniki - by agreement with the guide.

Finish point

* By agreement with the guide.

How to get

* You can check with the guide.

Cancellation policy

* 1. Free cancellation – full refund if the cancellation occurred: - 7 days before the start of the tour (for individual tours); - 5 days in advance (for group tours). 2. Partial refund (50%) – if the cancellation occurred: - less than 72 hours before the start. 3. No refund – if: - cancellation on the day of the tour or less than 72 hours before the start; - the tourist did not show up without warning. 4. Postponement of the tour is possible for free with 72 hours' notice (if there are available seats/dates). 5. Cancellation due to the fault of the organizer is a full refund in any case.

Гид в Салониках Илья
Гид в Салониках Илья
Organizer
Опытный гид с многолетним стажем, работающий как с группами, так и с индивидуальными путешественниками. Будучи греком, я искренне люблю свою страну и знаю множество удивительных мест, которые непременно вас заинтересуют. Для каждой экскурсии подбираю уникальный стиль подачи информации, чтобы сделать путешествие по-настоящему увлекательным. Не стесняйтесь задавать вопросы – я всегда открыт для общения и рад новым знакомствам!

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