4 independent reviews for Mount Athos walking vacation in Greece
Reviews for Mount Athos walking vacation in Greece
Nasser Al-Tell review 21 Oct 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It is a unique place, a pilgrimage site for many. Serene, beautiful with stunning monasteries and views.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be mindful this is not a tourist attraction or an amusement park as such. You need to be sensitive to its religious aspects irrespective of your beliefs, they do welcome people of all faiths or none. Photography officially is not allowed, you would be staying in basic accommodations sharing with others.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not applicable4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I had a fantastic experience and appreciated the history and wealth of the tradition of the various monasteries.Isaac Anton review 3 Jun 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Fr Gabriel. Seeing the very historical iconography, and the many miraculous icons2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Good shoes3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It was all walking so yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
10/10Ruben Nazario review 16 Dec 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Some people say that globalization has made real travel impossible: all places are alike, mostly offering variations of consumerism. But this hike to Mount Athos is an awesomely different experience. It gives you the opportunity not only to observe but to participate in the orthodox monasteries rituals and practices. They are moving. Plus the medieval architecture and the Mediterranean landscapes (few cars or noises) round up a truly memorable experience. Nikos, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The hikes between the monasteries great. Don’t come for the food or the modern amenities but for a wonderful experience of nature and of a radically different time.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It was all very natural4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Awsome.William Hartley review 5 Oct 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The whole vacation was fascinating2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Good walking shoes/boots. Own flip flops (monasteries did provide but they were well worn!). Take fruit snacks etc. Little shorts for going to the bathroom (shorts not allowed for walking)3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes as we walked!4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent in every respectHoliday Reviews
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