The Halkidiki Project : Calypso Cruises around Mount Athos#Ouranoupolis !
A cruise to Mount Athos is like a visit to the sky! Feel the spiritual aura and admire the natural beauty of this primal, seductive place and give yourself a unique experience that you will always remember!
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Calypso 2016
A cruise of religious character, sailing on the blue waters between Sithonia and Mount Athos region, making a stop at the charming Ouranoupoli, the last frontier and the land border to Mount Athos.
Swimming, relaxation, cruise around the island of Ammouliani.
Calypso Cruises
The round cruise of Mount Athos can be a life experience. Live it by travelling with our luxury new boat Calypso
Cruises to Mount Athos - Προσκυνηματικές κρουαζιέρες στο Άγιον Όρος
Glassbottom trip - Greece 2016
Αφιέρωμα του Star για τις κρουαζιέρες στο Άγιον Όρος - Μέρος 1ο
Ένα μοναδικό οδοιπορικό στο Άγιο Όρος, με το πλοίο ΚΑΛΥΨΩ, μέσα απο τα μάτια της Ζήνας Κουτσελίνη. Όλα όσα μπορεί να δει μια γυναίκα απο την Αθωνική πολιτεία. Μοναδικές στιγμές κατάνυξης.
Greek dance on Menia Maria III (Greece, 18 august 2009)
Thanks all command of Menia Maria III and in particular to Alexandros for this wonderful show.
Eirinikos Glassbottom Daily Cruises Ouranoupoli
Eirinikos,the one and only Glass Bottom Vessel in Halkidiki, provides the guest with the opportunity to indulge in the magic of the underwater beauty of Halkidiki, Mt.Athos, Sithonia and the complex of nine unexplored islets next to the island of Ammouliani.
Under the imposing sight of Mt.Athos and tracing the steps of King Xerxes, the daily cruises of “EIRINIKOS”, with departures from the ports of Ouranoupolis and Ormos Panagias to unique destinations ,reveal the secrets of the deep and the historical and religious tradition of the area.
Cruise to Mount Athos 2 & 3 - From Ormos Panagias to Mount Athos
The cruise to Mount Athos departs from Ormos Panagias at 9:30 in the morning with the Saint George and Prophet Elias boats. Every Wednesday and Saturday from the 15th of April until the 15th of October.
Ormos Panagias is located in Sithonia on the eastern side. Our cruise to Mount Athos departs with the boat sailing on the shores of Sithonia in the direction of Mount Athos. During the whole cruise, the visitor listens to the tour about Mount Athos (the tour is available in 10 different languages).
The first Monastery we come across is the Monastery of St. Paul, then the Monastery of Dionysiou, the Monastery of Gregoriou, the Monastery of Simonopetra, Daphne (port), the Monastery of Xeropotamou, the Monastery of Panteleimon (Russian), the Monastery of Xenophontos and lastly the Monastery of Dochiariou. The cruise goes on until we reach Ouranoupolis village.
Then there is a 1 hour and 30 minutes stop at the port of Ouranoupolis or the port of the Ammouliani island. The visitors have the opportunity to take a stroll, see the local attractions (the Ouranoupolis Tower, the Folk Museum of Ammouliani) or grab a bite.
The cruise to Mount Athos ends with the return to Ormo Panagias with music, singing, live bouzouki for fun and relaxation. The time of arrival at Ormos Panagias is approximately 17:15.
Cruise to Mount Athos 3
From Ormos Panagias to Mount Athos and a stop for a swim in Ammouliani (lunch)
The Cruise to Mount Athos departs from Ormos Panagias at 9:30 in the morning with the Saint George and Prophet Elias boats. Every Monday and Thursday from the 15th of April until the 15th of October.
Ormos Panagias is located in Sithonia on the eastern side. Our cruise to Mount Athos departs with the boat sailing on the shores of Sithonia in the direction of Mount Athos. During the whole cruise, the visitor listens to the tour about Mount Athos (the tour is available in 10 different languages).
The first Monastery we come across is the Monastery of Xeropotamou, the Monastery of Panteleimon (Russian), the Monastery of Xenophontos and lastly the Monastery of Dochiariou. The cruise goes on until we reach Ouranoupolis village and Ammouliani island.
Then, on our cruise to Mount Athos there is a 2 hour stop for a swim in the exotic islets of Drenia of the island of Ammouliani. At that time, excellent traditional food is offered on the boat. The meal is included in the ticker price and it consists of:
- 3 pork souvlakia, Greek salad, tzatziki, French fries, a slice of bread and wine (for adults)
- 2 pork souvlakia, Greek salad, tzatziki, French fries, a slice of bread and juice (for children 5-12 years old)
- 1 pork souvlaki, Greek salad, tzatziki, French fries, a slice of bread and juice (for kids 1-5 years old)
The cruise to Mount Athos ends with the return to Ormos Panagias with music, singing, live bouzouki for fun and relaxation. The time of arrival at Ormos Panagias is approximately 17:15.
Aristoteles Municipality 2015
A video produced by Aristoteles Municipality, which reveals the beauty of a unique region, between Mount Athos and the land of Aristoteles, the colorful traditional villages, the glorious beaches, the islands, the turquoise waters. This is the sea waters that Calypso travels on with you..
Mount Athos Cruise | Chalkidiki, Greece
Ouranoupoli beach bar Argomento
summer Argomento
Cruise to Mount Athos-Ouranoupolis-Glassbottom
Take part in Mount Athos cruise that departs from Ouranoupolis port with the Glassbottom boat. Enjoy a marvellous cruise around the imposant western part of Holy Mountain of Athos with EIRINIKOS GLASSBOTTOM vessel, meeting the holy monasteries and being absolutely touched by the natural sea beauty of the area.
The EIRINIKOS GLASSBOTTOM vessel departs from the port of Ouranoupolis. After a cruise of about 3 hours and 30 minutes with a clear view of the Holy Mountain we start our tour of the Holy Monasteries of the western part of Mount Athos peninsula.
During the last part of the cruise (return to the port of Ouranoupolis) you can watch a film on ascetic life on one of the ship’s LCD monitors, enjoy a cold drink from the Cocktail Bar, explore the seabed & the famous yellow corals thanks to the ship’s glass bottom keel and relax under the Greek sun.
More info: halkidiki-glassbottom-cruises.gr
Halkidiki Travel Ouranoupolis and Athos Monasteries
One of our trips during our holiday in Halkidiki was a boat trip along the Athos coastline. From Ouranoupolis we went with an official ship along the coast of the peninsula of Athos and were able to see the impressive monasteries.
Boat trip to Mount Athos, Greece
Boat trip to see the Monasteries of Mount Athos
Halkidiki-Start of the Cruise Season
Daily and Private Cruises to Mount Athos, Ammouliani islands, Drenia or Donkey islands and Vourvourou, Sithonia with Glassbottom boat.
Eirinikos Glassbottom Daily & Private Cruises, the one and only Glass bottom vessel in Halkidiki starts its cruises around the monasteries of Mount Athos, the Ammouliani and Drenia islands, on Saturday 27/04.
Have a nice summer to everyone.
More info: halkidiki-glassbottom-cruises.gr
The Halkidiki Project : Meneis gia kafe#Ouranoupolis !