Perched on Halkidiki's eastern peninsula, Mount Athos is a Greek treasure that's strictly off limits to visitors. But you'll get a good look at the place with this full-day boat trip. Cruise by the cliff-hugging monasteries of the world's only monastic republic before anchoring up for lunch onboard. Stopping at nearby Banana beach, there'll be time for swimming and sunbathing, too.

Fabulous day out. Staff were helpful and friendly, really well run boat trip. The monasteries were amazing to see and banana beach is beautiful and lunch was included

Boat trip was really interesting and full of facts, but not too much to bore you. Banana beach was amazing good food and really quick service. Well worth the money

Lovely day out, well-organised and friendly crew. We would have enjoyed more time at Banana Beach which was beautiful. Also, please make it clear on the TUI app/website what time the boat departs from Ouranopouli & how to book a vegetarian meal option. Thank you to the TUI team who helped us.

This excursion was great for us, younger people and children I would think would find the morning part of the trip very boring, the boat was packed so we weren’t in the sun at all in the morning which I would have preferred. I would have preferred more time at banana beach and less time going around Mount Athos.

Having to jump off the boat at the end of the trip. A bit dangerous

Es war unklar, welches der Ausfugsboote unseres war. Wir mussten uns durchfragen, da es nirgends einen TUI-Hinweis gab. Das könnte man besser machen.

Why you’ll love this…

Cruise along the shores of Mt Athos
See the oldest surviving monastic complex in the world
Drop anchor for lunch and a swim stop at a nearby beach

Important to know

Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring warm clothes
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Drinks not included
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Boat cruise
Lunch
Transport
Guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA

What people say about this experience

4.3/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 7 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

4.4/5

Service

4.4/5

Safety

4.4/5

Staff

4.4/5

All ratings (7)

5 stars (3)

43%

4 stars (3)

43%

3 stars (1)

14%

2 stars (0)

1 star (0)

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Heidi
Traveled with a group of friends
June 20, 2024
5
United Kingdom
Fabulous day out. Staff were helpful and friendly, really well run boat trip. The monasteries were amazing to see and banana beach is beautiful and lunch was included
D
Dee
Traveled with a group of friends
June 8, 2024
5
United Kingdom
Boat trip was really interesting and full of facts, but not too much to bore you. Banana beach was amazing good food and really quick service. Well worth the money
A
ALS
Traveled with family
August 29, 2023
4.6
United Kingdom
Lovely day out, well-organised and friendly crew. We would have enjoyed more time at Banana Beach which was beautiful. Also, please make it clear on the TUI app/website what time the boat departs from Ouranopouli & how to book a vegetarian meal option. Thank you to the TUI team who helped us.
A
Annemarie Hawley
Traveled as a couple
June 15, 2024
4.2
United Kingdom
This excursion was great for us, younger people and children I would think would find the morning part of the trip very boring, the boat was packed so we weren’t in the sun at all in the morning which I would have preferred. I would have preferred more time at banana beach and less time going around Mount Athos.
S
Sarah Wilson
Traveled with a group of friends
September 19, 2023
4.2
United Kingdom
Having to jump off the boat at the end of the trip. A bit dangerous
M
Münsterländer
Traveled as a couple
August 31, 2024
3.8
Germany
Es war unklar, welches der Ausfugsboote unseres war. Wir mussten uns durchfragen, da es nirgends einen TUI-Hinweis gab. Das könnte man besser machen.