Start: 07:00 End: 19:00
By Car & Boat (available during May – October)
Southeast of Thessaloniki is Mount Athos or “Agion Oros”, a unique place to visit. The “Holy Mountain” has been an autonomous monastic state since the 11th century, by order of an Imperial Byzantine decree. It still enjoys a special status of autonomy within the Greek State.
The cruise around Mount Athos is a wonderful combination of knowledge and pleasure. Women are not permitted on the sacred peninsula. According to the tradition, Virgin Mary walked ashore and overwhelmed by the wonderful and wild natural beauty of the mountain, she blessed it and asked her Son for it to be her garden. From that moment the mountain was consecrated as the garden of the Virgin Mary or Mother of God and was out of bounds to all other women. We will have the chance to enjoy the view of the beautiful scenery and the Byzantine monasteries of exceptional and unique architecture.
From the bridge of the ship, a tour guide will explain the historical background and give a full description of the Monasteries, helping us get more familiar with the landscape and the history of the world-wide unique peninsula. The cruise ends as we cross back to Ouranoupolis, where we will stop for lunch in a Greek taverna.
* includes full fish lunch with wine
**booklet with information on monuments will be provided
“An official guide is available upon request. Please send us an email at: toursinprivate@artion.com.gr”
1. Bookings
i. You may book your preferred Tour in Private either online (www.toursinprivate.gr) or at the Hotel Reception Desk.
ii. All bookings should reach ARTION at least 48 hours prior to the opted Tour in Private date & time. In case of short notice (less than 48 hours) every effort will be developed to accommodate your request, however guides and vehicles availability cannot be guaranteed.
iii. Bookings are valid upon payment and written Confirmation by ARTION.
2. Cancellations
i. Bookings cancelled in written up to 24 hours prior to the beginning of each Tour in Private are refundable and only a 30% Administrative Fee of the total cost will apply.
ii. Bookings cancelled in written less than 24 hours prior to the beginning of each Tour in Private are non-refundable.
3. Tour in Private
i. An Informational e-Mail will be sent to you prior to your Tour in Private including your Tour Voucher.
ii. Please make sure to arrive at the pickup point at least 15 minutes earlier than the starting hour.
iii. The Tour in Private will begin at the exact given time.
iv. You should carry your Voucher during the Tour in Private day since the Guide will ask for it.
v. A Receipt of Payment will be handed in to you before your Tour in Private starts.