Arrival and preparation
Arrival in Thessaloniki, transfer to Ouranoupoli, accommodation and preparation for entering Mount Athos.
Pilgrimage to Mount Athos, organised with rigour
The logistics are clear and the programme respects the permits granted and the order of the Holy Mountain. Below you can see the route day by day, what is fixed and what depends on availability.
Group of 6 to 12 people
Romanian and English speaking guide
Price published openly
The programme, day by day
Athos does not run on a fixed timetable. That is why we separate what is fixed from what depends on permits, monastery availability and the weather.
Fixed by the route
Indicative, confirmed before departure
Entering Athos
Entry by boat, the moment that marks the start of the pilgrimage itself. The programme may include Dochiariou Monastery, followed by a walk to Xenophontos, then a transfer to Vatopedi and, depending on time, to Protaton or Karyes.
Spiritual route in the heart of Athos
Visits to monasteries, cells and sketes. The programme may include Koutloumousiou Monastery, a walk to Iviron, transport to Lakkoskiti and, subject to availability, Saint Paul or Saint Panteleimon.
Departure and return
Departure from Mount Athos by boat, return to Ouranoupoli and transfer to Thessaloniki.
The final programme is confirmed before departure and may be adapted depending on monastery availability, weather, transport, the rules of Mount Athos and the pace of the group.
The price
The same scale for everyone, published here. The price depends on how early you book, because permits, places in the guest houses and transport are reserved well in advance.
Best price
688 EUR
more than 60 days before departure
722 EUR
between 45 and 60 days before
749 EUR
less than 45 days before
The price is per person and is set on the day you confirm your booking. It does not vary by device, by where you access the site from, or by how many times you have visited. Documents for the permit are sent 30 days before departure, so a late booking leaves less time for the formalities.
Upcoming departures
The price shown is the one valid today for each date.
Conditions of access to Mount Athos
- Access is permitted to men only.
- A valid passport is required, not an identity card.
- The daily number of permits is limited and is smaller for non-Orthodox pilgrims.
- Documents are sent 30 days before departure.
What people who have been say
Below are a few testimonies. The public recommendations, which we cannot edit, are on the Facebook page.
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Ask before you decide
We will tell you which dates are free, how the entry permit is obtained and what to expect in practice. No pressure.