3 independent reviews for Mount Athos walking holiday in Greece

Reviews for Mount Athos walking holiday in Greece

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review 3 Jun 2025

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Fr Gabriel. Seeing the very historical iconography, and the many miraculous icons

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Good shoes

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

It was all walking so yes

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

10/10

review 16 Dec 2023

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

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 travellers booking this holiday?

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

It was all very natural

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Awsome.

review 5 Oct 2023

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The whole holiday was fascinating

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

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 holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes as we walked!

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Excellent in every respect

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