Cruise from Ormos Panagias to Mount Athos and Ammouliani Island. See the monasteries of Mount Athos, relax on the beach at Ammouliani Island, and enjoy traditional Greek music on board.
Depart from the port of Ormos Panagias on the vessel “Agios Georgios” or “Athos” at 9:30 AM. Embarkation starts at 8:30 AM. As you depart from Ormos Panagias to Mount Athos and Ammouliani, the schedule is announced from the speakers and there is an update on board.
The route to the first monastery lasts 2.5 to 3 hours during which you can enjoy the cruise looking at both the Sithonia Peninsula and the Mount Athos one embracing the Siggitikos bay. If you have a look at the blue sea, you can spot dolphins which usually accompany you on the trip.
At the same time, you will learn about the history of Mount Athos through the guided tour which is head on board from the speakers. The way the trip takes place depends on the weather conditions. If the weather conditions are favourable, then the trip departs from Ormos Panagias heading to Daphne main port, in the southern part of Mount Athos.
If the weather conditions are not favourable, then the trip begins and the first destination is H.M. Dochiariou. During this route, you will be able to be tour guided and see 4 monasteries keeping a distance of 500m from the coast: Holy Monastery Docheiariou, H.M. Xenophontos, H.M. Panteleimonos (Russian Monastery), H.M. Xiropotamou, the central port of Mount Athos Daphni.
Stop at about 1:30 PM at Banana Beach on Ammouliani Island. Relax there for 2 hours using sunbeds and under the shade of umbrellas. There is a beach bar where you can order anything you desire besides the menu you have already bought.
The area is also ideal for those who love exploration and hiking since in its Southern part at the top of the mountain which is approximately 90m tall and 200m long of dirt road, there is a spot were you will be surely speechless by the panoramic view of the island, the open sea the Sithonia and the Mount Athos peninsula.
After 2 hours of relaxation, food and exploration the vessel departs for its last trip today, whose destination is Ormos Panagias and it will be reached in 1 hour and 30 minutes. During the trip, a bouzouki player will play and sing for you traditional songs with a Greek aroma. He will be among you so that you will be able to take pictures with him and enjoy his music. Arrival at Ormos Panagias is due at about 5:00 PM.
Light lunch included,
2 pork souvlaki 80gr each one
Rice
Salad
Tzatziki
2 slices of bread
1 glass of wine or juice
