Explore Monasteries of the Holy Mountain departing from Sithonia Ouranoupoli-Greece

Enjoy breathtaking moments on board as you explore the entire southwestern slope of Mount Athos, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The vastness of the environment, the human might that managed to erect all these beautiful buildings over a thousand years ago, monasteries like castles, skites like communities, and arsanades like ports.

The 33.5m motor yacht was launched in 2004 at the Makedonia Shipyard. This steel-hulled displacement vessel can accommodate 300 guests. It is distinguished for its modern interiors and sleek external lines. Guests will be wowed by the luxury comfort on board.

The ferry departs at 9:30 a.m. from the port of Ormos Panagias for a 7-hour sail to Mount Athos' southwest flank. Embarkation begins at 8:30 a.m. It is recommended that tourists arrive one hour before the departure time.

The itinerary is delivered over the speakers as we embark from Ormos Panagias for the Mount Athos cruise, and there is an update on board. The journey to the first monastery takes 2.5 to 3 hours, during which time you may appreciate the view of both the Sithonia Peninsula and Mount Athos, which embraces the Siggitikos sea. If you look out into the blue sea, you may glimpse dolphins, which generally join us on our excursion, and you will also hear about the history of Mount Athos from the speakers throughout the guided tour. 

The route of the Ormos Panagias to Mount Athos voyage is determined by the weather. If the weather permits, the journey will depart from Ormos Panagias and go to H.M. Saint Pavlos, which is located at the foot of Mount Athos and towers up to 2.033m. in the southern portion of Mount Athos. If the weather does not cooperate, the journey begins, with our first stop at H.M. Dochiariou.

During the Ouranoupolis to Mount Athos itinerary, you will be able to explore 8 monasteries:
• Holy Monastery of Dochiariou

• Holy Monastery Xenophontos

• Holy Monaster Panteleimonos (Russian Monastery)

• Holy Monastery Xiropotamou

• The principal port of Mount Athos Daphni

• Holy Monastery Simonos Petras

• Holy Monastery Grigoriou

• Holy Monastery Saint Pavlou 


There will be a halt about 14:00 in Ouranoupoli's harbor, where you will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to explore through the lovely hamlet, stores selling local items, and the Byzantine Tower that decorates its bay. All of the little tavernas provide food, including not only local cuisine but also Byzantine and Minorasian flavors.

Our vessel will depart at around 15:30 and return to the little harbor of Ormos Panagias, where it will arrive in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Throughout the journey, our bouzouki player will perform and sing traditional Greek songs for you. He will be there so that you may snap photographs with him and listen to his music. Arrival to Ormos Panagias is scheduled for around 17:00. 

The majority of passengers choose tour guides who speak several languages (for example, Greek, English, German, and Romanian). The Captain, who is knowledgeable about the monks' lives, leads tours in Greek. 

Every member of our crew has undergone lectures on the lifesaving equipment and fire extinguishing system on board. Furthermore, every week, fire emergency exercises, man at sea, sea influx into the ship, and ship abandonment are arranged. In addition, all of our crew members are trained and kept up to date in first aid. Our firm routinely examines the sailor's knowledge to ensure the safety of the passengers. They are familiar with the waterways and the local characteristics of the weather, waves, and sea bottom.