Often referred to as the ‘Holy Mountain', Mount Athos really is a sight to behold. This half-day cruise from Halkidiki takes you along the shores of this imposing mountain to see the world's one and only autonomous monastic republic since the Byzantine era, inhabited by some 1,400 monks, all cut off from the outside world.With access restricted – women and children are forbidden from setting foot on its shores – a cruise around the coast of Mount Athos is the best way to see the UNESCO-listed complex of monasteries that cling to the cliffs. And as one of the oldest surviving monastic complexes in the world, its history is truly fascinating.Sit back on board and listen to the commentary as we sail as close as possible to its shores, taking in the vistas all around and viewing eight of the twenty monasteries. Towering 2,000m before you, the steep slopes of Mount Athos make for a cruise with a difference.
Cruise along the shores of Mt Athos. See the oldest surviving monastic complex in the world. Admire eight monasteries. On-board commentary