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Agion Oros (Holy Mountain), also known as Mount Athos, is located on the easternmost peninsula of Halkidiki in Northern Greece. It is a unique spiritual center dedicated entirely to prayer and worship. An Orthodox monastic state since 1054, has been self-governed since Byzantine times and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. It features 20 "sovereign" monasteries, along with sketae, huts, cells, and hermitages. All monasteries follow a coenobitic lifestyle, with shared liturgy, housing, meals and work. Governed by the "Holy Community" under the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Mount Athos is accessible only to men, as the “AVATON” rule prohibits entry to women. The towering 2,033-meter peak of Mount Athos offers breathtaking views, while the lush slopes, ancient forests, and flowing waters create an enchanting natural setting. Its monasteries, with castle-like architecture, intricate woodwork, murals and psalmodies, embody centuries of art, history, and devotion.

Walk in the footsteps of St. Paul on this transformative journey,a full day experience through Greece. Explore key sites from his two-year mission, including Athens, ancient Corinth, and the Ancient port of Kechries that Paul found Priscilla and Aquila. Your expert guide brings the Apostle's teachings to life, connecting you to his legacy at the Bema, Isthmus Diolkos, and other significant landmarks. Your driver/guide not only follows the Bible but also goes in accordance with it, possessing extensive knowledge of Paul's history and life in Greece. This is a private tour featuring a Mercedes-Benz van and a knowledgeable driver/guide well-versed in the Holy Bible.Lets go back 2.000 together with our Expert Driver/Guide!

Discovering Greece’s Halkidiki region and the secluded monasteries of its Mt. Athos peninsula from Thessaloniki is difficult on your own. View this independently governed monastic region from the sea, and some of Halkidiki’s highlights, with ease on this full-day trip. Visit Stagira, the birthplace of Aristotle; enjoy time in the seaside town of Ouranopolis, and cruise along the Athos peninsula, seeing its hidden monastic communities as you hear their history.