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Mount Athos: General travel information

Sunday, October 31, 2010 · Category Western Europe · comments 2

Mount Athos: General travel information

In order to visit mount Athos the first step is to get a visitors permit or "Diamonitirio. This is not an easy task. They typically grant four-day passes. You can order a visa at the Pilgrim's Bureau office.

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Mount Athos: Views from the Ferry boat

Monday, November 1, 2010 · Category Western Europe · comments 0

Mount Athos: Views from the Ferry boat

On Monday morning we started of from Thessaloniki to Ouranoupolis on the early morning busride from the busstation "KTEL-Halkidiki". From there we boarded the ferry "AGIOS PANTELEIMON" which leaves around 09:45 hours.

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Visiting Mount Athos: An overview

Thursday, October 28, 2010 · Category Western Europe · comments 0

Visiting Mount Athos: An overview

You know you go to visit the Holy Mountain of Athos. So what you are going to do? You Google!

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