CRUISE HOLY ATHOS

DEPARTURE

EXCURSION THEME

EXCURTION TYPE

GUIDE SERVICE

DURATION

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Mount Athos is one of the most sacred places in the world, which is full of mystery and legends, it is a corner of solitude and prayers. The only monastic state in the world today is the bastion of the Orthodox faith, the guardian of traditions, the sacred storehouse of theology, philosophy, history, as well as a huge museum of precious Greek Orthodox treasures of Byzantine and post-Byzantine art. The sacred lands of Mount Athos have been an exciting place for many centuries, attracting Christians (not only Orthodox), representatives of other faiths and even atheists. A clear evidence of this is a large number of books and publications dedicated to Athos, as well as a huge flow of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. The peninsula-country is inhabited exclusively by monks and, unlike ordinary states, does not allow free movement of people across its territory. The influx of tourists and pilgrims is also strictly regulated, and it is forbidden for women to enter Mount Athos. In other words, the entire peninsula lives according to the “common” canons of the monastery. In other words, the entire peninsula lives according to the “common” canons of the monastery. A cruise along the west coast gives everyone the opportunity to see the unique Athos monasteries from a distance of 500 meters, and the guide’s story will tell you many amazing facts about the history and life of this truly unique place.

GALLERY

ROUTE

 Time Description
08:45:00 gathering in Ormos Panagias
09:00:00 departure for the cruise
cruise along the west coast of Mount Athos
13:30:00 Ouranoupolis
15:30:00 departure from Ouranoupolis
16:30:00 return to port

EXCURTION DESCRIPTION

MAP

cruise Athos
INTERESTING INFORMATION

  • According to official statistics in Greece, there are from 96 to 98% of Orthodox Christians.
  • In Constantinople, the first monastery began to function by the end of the 4th century, it was from that time that monasticism was extremely popularized.
  • Athos is the only monastic state in the world.
  • Athos is an autonomous, independent republic (which seems, an independent country), but it is inhabited exclusively by monks and its life follows the monastic way of life in everything.
  • Athos is called the Lot of the Most Holy Theotokos and is considered her earthly lot.
  • Today, there are 20 active monasteries on Athos, and this number is unchanged. According to the Statutory Charter of the Holy Mountain, the foundation of the 21st monastery is prohibited.
  • Unlike all of Greece, on Athos, the old Julian style of the calendar is used for worship, the time here is Byzantine.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • The transfer to the starting point of the tour is not included in the program, if you wish, you can order an additional transfer to the starting point of the route.
  • For your comfort and safety, wear comfortable shoes; Don’t forget to pick up your hats and beach gear
  • The itinerary program can be changed depending on company reasons (force majeure); weather conditions and discretion by ship captain.
  • Start of the route: Ormos Panagias Bay (Chalkidiki, Sithonia)

30 

Φόρμα Ενδιαφέροντος

Συμπληρώστε την φόρμα και θα επικοινωνήσουμε μαζί σας το συντομότερο δυνατό!

THE PRICE INCLUDES

  • price is per person
  • cruise

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Transfer to the starting point of the excursion.
  • Lunch

SUGGESTED EXCURSIONS

0
    0
    Cart
    Your cart is emptyBack to shop
    Scroll to Top