Thessaloniki: Day Trip to Ouranoupoli with Mt. Athos Cruise
4.2
26 Ratings
Thessaloniki
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Basic travel insurance (during transport)
- English-speaking trip attendant
- Transport to and from Halkidiki – Mount Athos
What's Not Included
- Any purchase during the cruise
- Cruise ticket (25 euros) which you pay at the time of boarding the boat
Additional Information
Embark on a unique experience aboard our Mount Athos cruise, where the summer breeze carries you along the west coast of the Athos peninsula. Admire eight of the twenty Holy Monasteries of Mt. Athos, and continue to the stunning island of Ammouliani. As the only inhabited island in Chalkidiki, it’s renowned for its crystal-blue waters and white sandy beaches, all awarded the coveted blue flag certification. Join us for a breathtaking journey you won’t forget!
- Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall wear clothing with the Ammon Express marking so that he/she will be recognisable easily
- You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule. The bus cannot remain at designated stops, except for boarding
- During the cruise, there are available coffees, sandwiches, beers and refreshments (not included in the price).There is also an audio guide, available in various languages.
- Don’t forget your swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
- Please be consistent with the exact appointment times specified by the Ammon Express escort, so that the excursion will remain unforgettable to all participants
- Have a nice trip and an unforgettable experience!
- Don’t forget to share pictures and comments from your experience!
- Please note that there is a cruise ticket fee of 25 euros, which is payable at the time of boarding the boat.
- On Saturday experience a breathtaking cruise around the majestic western region of the Holy Mountain of Athos with the luxurious boat. Immerse yourself in the holy monasteries and be captivated by the stunning natural beauty of the sea.
- On Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday during the cruise we visit the island of Ammouliani
- Cruise ticket fee for ages 6-17 is 15 euros and for children 0-5 years old is free
Location
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Egnatia
Aristotelous and Egnatia Str. in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(26 Ratings)
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Cammarotog
Jan 1, 2024
Beautiful - Splendid city with so much to see and admire, you can easily get around on foot, public transport and taxis work very well. The various churches we visited (Saint Dimitrio, Agia Sofia, Agios Nikolaos Orphanos, Vlatadon Monastery and other smaller ones) were all beautiful and richly frescoed, not to mention the magnificent icons. We found the Rotonda and the Latomou Monastery closed for several days, but we were under Christmas. The White Tower (symbol of the city) and the Monument to Alexander the Great are imposing and fascinating.
Characteristic Ana Poli, the old historic center of the city, with the imposing castle at the top.
The "Museum of Byzantine Culture" and the "Archaeological Museum" are definitely worth a visit, with both entrances costing €4.
The two popular markets, where it is possible to eat, next to Piazza Aristotle are interesting.
Definitely a city worth visiting.
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137jericak
Sep 25, 2023
Nice one day trip - Everything was great. We went on a trip in a second part of September, so it essentially crowded. The boat trip is nice way to see Athos.
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Penelope_n
Sep 16, 2023
Smooth sailing - Yianni drove the mini van. He was personable, attentive and knowledgeable. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Note that the cruise was an extra 25 Euros. Highly recommended.
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Lidiia
Jul 11, 2023
Beautiful views, amazing water and unforgettable time to feel Grees🤩 - It was absolutely amazing trip. From beginning till the end. First of all I appreciate that everything was planned on a high level so we had opportunity to visit so many places in 8 hours.
We had friendly driver and he told us about Athos, Ouranopoly, Olymp, Metheora and so on.
On our way we enjoyed magnificent landscapes and biggest lakes in Grees and after our road we got the ship and had 3 hours of swimming in the sea near mountains and islands. Don’t forget to bring some cookies with you, because you can feed a lot of seagulls on a board. After Athos we had 1,5 hours to swim on the warm sea.
Actually there are two options. You can choose everything including ship to Athos or you can go directly to the beach on Ammoulliani Island.
This trip and all your time there totally costs this money and you can enjoy this relaxing time with you friends, couples and children.
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812vladv
Jul 8, 2023
If you have a spare day in Thessaloniki and like the sea - do it. - History, Tourquoise Beach and a mini cruise - a bit of everything at this day trip.
We were with our 80 y/o mom and all of us enjoyed this well organized trip by Ammon company.
Pick up was punctual by a convenient minibus. Our 2hr. drive was via beautiful scenery.
We had a short break in the village of Ouranoupoli, where you can rest and eat. Then we sailed to Mt. Athos with seagulls escorting our beautiful ship all the way. The monasteries were magical and so was the tourquoise beach of Paralia.
Our driver and guide were very pleasant.
Important:
Swimsuite is a must, Sunscreen, sun hat, music to hear on your device, as this is a long drive. Bring a snack / sandwich. Water bottle provided by the company.
The cruise was crowded - better to take a seat 15 mins before departure, preferably at the right side (shade) or at the front (direct sun), which we did and had a best time with seagulls and splashing water.
If you like swimming - don't waste too much time at the island on eating out.
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Landons457
Jul 5, 2023
Dope Trip! Would recommend for any tourist - The guide was a really friendly dude and made sure all of us on the bus were comfortable, he did an excellent job of educating us about many of the landmarks and historic locations we passed along the way, as well as making sure we all knew the plans and what to expect for the day.
The cruise is optional if you just want to go for lunch, shopping, or the beach, however I do recommend taking the boat ride, if you get there early I recommend going straight to the boat as I did so you can get a seat with a nice view of all the monasteries.
When you get back there are some souvenir shops worth glancing at real quick but I would spend as much time as you can in the water at the beach because it really is as even more beautiful than it looks in the pictures,
do make sure to not step on any Sea Urchins though.
for 60$ plus 25 euros for the optional cruise ride, it was a really great experience and I would def recommend if you get the chance.
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Daytrip47278219342
Sep 5, 2023
Nice experience! - Der Ausblick war sehr schön, super Wetter Every thing works well! I wish having more time to swimm!
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Natsocrates
Aug 20, 2023
The omission to the visit... - The omission to the visit to the island was noted. In general it was very enjoyable and had a lovely time
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Shari_d
Jul 24, 2023
Relaxing Way to Spend the Day - The cruise was just that a 3 hour boat ride looking at the country and the many monasteries. The book was clean, had a bathroom and an over priced snack bar but really cold water. The swimming was lovely after being hot all day and we enjoyed it very much. It was 4 hours of bus rides so consider that when booking.
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Esther
Jul 15, 2023
Terrible boat trip - This is the worst thing I was involved in on my whole trip in Thessaloniki. The trip to Mt Athos itself was pleasant. The driver/tour leader was pleasant and very knowledgeable. The boat ride was terrible. They book more people than there is room for on the boat, so there is hardly any place to sit. An example is a family occupying seating both inside and outside, where they move between inside and outside. This makes it difficult for others to find a place to sit. There is a "no smoking" sign on the boat. But people smoked, both crew and passengers. So it was terrible to be on the boat as you can't get away from the smokers. It would actually have been better to stay on the mainland than the long boat trip. You don't see those monasteries up close anyway. In the small village you could at least go to a museum, there are nice beaches, restaurants and cozy tourist shops.
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