Greece · Boating

The Land of Aristoteles & Holy Athos Cruise

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel from Thessaloniki through the landscapes of eastern Macedonia
02 Visit Ancient Stageira, the birthplace of Aristoteles
03 Enjoy free time in picturesque Ouranoupolis Village
04 Cruise along the coast with views of the Singitic Gulf and Athos
05 Pass by Lakes Koronia and Volvi on the journey east
06 See the Byzantine Tower of Prosforio in Ouranoupolis
07 Explore Aristoteles Park and its interactive instruments
08 Guided tour with transport and cruise ticket included

Discover a full-day journey from Thessaloniki that blends archaeology, scenic landscapes, and a memorable cruise along the coast of Mount Athos. Travel east past Lakes Koronia and Volvi, follow the route by the Castle of Rentina, and visit Ancient Stageira, the birthplace of Aristoteles.

The day continues in picturesque Ouranoupolis, where you will have free time to relax, explore, and enjoy the village before and after your cruise. From the water, take in views of the Singitic Gulf, the Sithonía Peninsula, and Athos, then round off the experience at Aristoteles Park with its interactive instruments inspired by the philosopher’s ideas.

Discover a full-day journey from Thessaloniki that blends archaeology, scenic landscapes, and a memorable cruise along the coast of Mount Athos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Thessaloniki, Mount Athos, Ouranoupoli

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Koronia and Volvi Lakes

Starting our tour we will pass these two beautifl and unique lakes 'Koronia and Volvi'. That a million years ago used to be large single lake.

Castle of Rentina

Now you will get the chance to enjoy the beautiful route of the Castle of Rentina where the tragic poet Euripides left his final breath.

Acropolis of Ancient Stageira

Time to explore the birthplace of the worldwide known philosopher Aristoteles. the Acropolis of Ancient Stageira.

Ouranoupolis Village

You will have enough time to rest and explore this picturesque village before and after the cruise departs. Do not miss the Byzantine tower of Prosforio the Symbol of Ouranoupolis.

Athos Cruise

In this cruise you will be given the opportunity to see the Singitic Gulf. Sithonía Peninsula and of course Athos.

Aristoteles Park

Experiment with the original interactive instruments influenced by the inventions of Aristoteles based on the laws of physics and described thoroughly in his books.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guided tour throughout the day
Pick up / drop off service from selected points in Thessaloniki city.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cruise ticket

What's Not Included

Tips (Optional)
Personal expenses
Lunch

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Most travelers can participate
Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.

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