The Land Of Aristoteles & Mount Athos Cruise from Thessaloniki
Activity Description
Accompanied by our guide the day starts by leaving behind the Thermaic Gulf, passing by the two lakes Koronia and Volvi, wetlands of international importance, heading east through beautiful route of the Castle of Rentina (or else named "The Macedonian Tempi") where the tragic poet Euripides left his final breath. Shortly we arrive at Strymonian Gulf and after leaving behind us the touristic village of Stavros we enter Halkidiki’s region. Heading south, enjoy the wonderful route along the coasts of northeast Halkidiki and spot the small Kapros island, where Olympiada the mother of Alexander the Great was kept in jail.
Our first point of archaeological interest is the Acropolis of Ancient Stagira, the birthplace of the worldwide known philosopher Aristoteles, the teacher and mentor of Alexander the Great.
After the guided tour our next stop is the small port of Ouranoupolis. From this seaport, we will go on with our journey, sailing towards the south of the Athos Peninsula, until we reach the south limit, where the highest peak of is 2.033 m can be seen. From here we shall sail north, along the western coast. You will be able to see from a close distance (from the boat), the mysterious and miraculous place, which has been for centuries the center of Orthodoxy and you will find out new information about the history of Mount Athos and 8 of its monasteries.
After our return to the port you will have free time for lunch or swimming in Ouranoupolis while you will enjoy the amazing view of the Singitic Gulf, Athos and Sithonia Peninsulas..
After a full day of Impressions, we return back to the meeting points.
Did you know that Mount Athos is an autonomous state since Byzantine times and that the entrance to the state is prohibited to women?
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a beautiful driving route crossing through lakes and forest
- Visit the place where the great Greek philosopher Aristotle was born
- Admire the most important UNESCO pilgrim site in Greece
- Ouranoupolis pilgrim Village
- Crystal clear turquoise color waters
- Occasionally Dolphins can be seen
Itinerary
06:30 - 07:20 Pick up of guests from meeting points and departure Ancient Stageira
09:00 Arrival to Ancient Stageira
09:30 Departure to Ouranoupolis
10:15 - 14:00 Cruise
14:00 - 15:30 Free time in Ouranoupolis for lunch or Swimming
15:30 Departure from Ouranoupolis to Thessaloniki
18:00 Arrival at Thessaloniki. End of Services
Notes
- Travellers should proceed at the pickup point at least 10 minutes before departure time.
- The transfer of small-sized animals to 7kg is permitted by the organizer in special dimensions baskets of 50X40X70cm and only in the passenger compartment. The responsibility for their supervision throughout the duration of the trip (food, water, shadow, tranquility) is of their owners.
- Limited Stroller Access/ NOT accessible by wheelchair.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 72 hours or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 24 hours and 72 hours prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement
- Cancellation 24 hours or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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Location
Meeting Point
Region: Thessaloniki
Address: Thessaloniki
Notes: In the center of Thessaloniki: From Voulgari Intersection or from Arch of Galerius or from Venizelos Statue or from Capsis Hotel/Vergina Hotel or from Grand H. Palace. In the suburbs of Thessaloniki: From Agia Triada (Santa Wellness Hotel main road) and from Peraia (Peraia Beach Center).