3 Days Private Mount Athos Experience (Agion Oros)
About This Tour
Discover the spiritual and architectural heritage of Mount Athos on a private 3-day journey through Agion Oros, one of Greece’s most remarkable UNESCO World Her...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Mount Athos, Ouranoupoli · Languages: English
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable
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What's Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Private transportation
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Day 1Early Μorning embarkation to our private speedboat to enter the restricted area of Agion Oros from Ouranoupoli port. The boat will take us to the majestic Chiliandariou monastery (Serbian). We take our private SUV and drive to Zografou (Bulgarian) and then to Kostamonitou monastery. After the visit continue the drive to the administrative center of Agion Oros, Karies. Evening visit to the impressive Saint Andreas Sketae (which looks like a palace). Overnight in a private monk’s cell with single rooms, private facilities and sea food menu accompanied by local wine.Overnight in a private monk’s cell with single rooms, private facilities and sea food menu accompanied by local wine
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2Day 02
Day 2Early start to see the morning mass to the Protaton church (The first church built in the Athonian State ay 960AD where the most important icon of Greek Orthodox religion is located named Axion Esti). We continue by a short visit to Koutloumousiou monastery. We will continue our visits to the biggest monastery in the athonian state. Vatopediou, the impressive Iviron monastery, Stavronikita monastery, built literally on top of the sea with the unique murals and Pantokratoros monastery with the characteristic defensive tower. Overnight in a private monk’s cell with single rooms, private facilities and sea food menu accompanied by local wine.Overnight in a private monk’s cell with single rooms, private facilities and sea food menu accompanied by local wine.
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3Day 03
Day 3In the morning we visit Simononopetra Monastery the most impressive monastery of the Athonian State, built on a sheer granite rock. After our visit of the monastery we continue to Xiropotamou, Panteleimonos, known as the Russian Monastery and Xenofontos monasteries on the south side of the peninsula. We then drive to Vatopedi monastery Overnight in a private monk’s cell with single rooms, private facilities and sea food menu accompanied by local wine.Overnight in a private monk’s cell with single rooms, private facilities and sea food menu accompanied by local wine.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Ouranoupoli, GR · Tour start: Ouranoupoli, GR — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.



