For… people more than 55 years old

The 55 Book

The 55 Book

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Contents Welco m e Follow in g t h e r o a d s of t h e w ine a n d t h e s y m p osiu m s S pr in g w al k s o n t h e o u t s k ir t s of At h os A u t u m n e s c a pe s to At h os W inter la n d s c a pe s to t h e A r is totelia n M o u nt ain C hr is t m a s u n d er t h e s h a d o w of At h os a n d t h e A r is totelia n M o u nt ain W h ere w ill yo u s t a y W h ere w ill yo u eat O t h er p ar t icip a nt s co m p a nie s to pr o gr a m 5 5 Infor m at io n, Co nt a c t

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Welcome

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The program “For.. people more than 55 years old” was created by the professionals of Mount Athos Area (Halkidiki), specially for travelers who have surpassed their 55th year, have obtained travel experiences and tourism aspect, seek for “specialized simplicity” to their travels, and wish to obtain experiential tourism moments which can combine: • Quality, • Uniqueness, • Tourism connection with all human activities, • Natural beauty of the destinations visited, • Special interests, • Potential of every year’s season, • Culture points and special events, With the special shaped for their needs prices.

The programs following serve exactly these purposes and the needs of the traveler- based on low and privileged prices, without of course lacking in quality and quantity in the activities.

Travel today mentally to Athos region through the vacations programs you will read in the next pages concerning the period October 2012- April 2013. Be sure that the mental tour will soon be converted from a life’s dream to reality!

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Following the roads of the wine and the symposiums Months: September, October, November, December

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1 day nd 2 day “Eat, Guide & Walk” in the area of Arnea

Activities Right after the arrival to airport MAKEDONIA of Thessaloniki we depart for Athos region. We will be there in approximately an hour, and after check in we rest and later dine.

“Eat, Guide & Walk” in the area of Arnea After breakfast we visit the mountainous area of Arnea, which is the most traditional town of Halkidiki. Arnea is famous for the Macedonian architecture and for this reason we start our tour with a walk in the traditional net. There we meet the Holy Metropolitan Church of St Stephan ˙a unique religious monument of Greece where the visitors admire the ancient findings right above their feet- where the glass floor separates the temple from the ancient site. Then we visit the folklore museum, the weaving art museum, and we will taste rare varieties of organic honey.

Then we depart for the outskirts of Holomontas Mountain, where we will see the bee keepers working, learn how to collect and dry the famous mushrooms of Holomontas, and we will visit the pine plantations for the Christmas trees.

In the noon we lunch to the traditional restaurant Bakatsianos, in the forest of St Paraskevi, after we taste organic wines to the Domain of Claudia Papayianni, and local cheeses to the cheese factory of Karagianni.

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On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander

On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander After breakfast we visit Ancient Stageira, the birthland of philosopher Aristoteles- teacher of Great Alexander. We will walk around the ancient findings, see plants and herbs of the Aristotelian Mountain, which is protected under the European Treaty Natura 2000 and we will visit the Park of Aristoteles, the unique thematic park of Halkidiki.

We lunch to Arnea, where to the Restaurant Bakatsianos we will savour an authentic ancient Greek menu and hear authentic ancient Greek dialogues!

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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Mount Athos

Activities Mount Athos After breakfast men will visit vineyards in Mount Athos, where in an area of 100 hectares and at an altitude of 250m, are being cultivated with organic way, to the slopes of Metochi Chromitsa, of Holy Monastery St. Panteleimon. They will be guided in the blessed vineyards, taste the fragrant wine, and will be informed in details for the production procedure.

The noon we lunch to Kritikos Gallery & Restaurants, one of the most famous and most awarded restaurants of Greece, where we will enjoy and authentic monastery menu. After lunch we visit Moni Zigou on the land borders of Mount Athos. Moni Zigou is the unique Athonite monastery which can be visited by women too, being nowadays under excavation, just a few meters away from the borders of the monastic state!

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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«Eat, Learn & Walk» to the area of Ouranoupoli

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«Eat, Learn & Walk» to the area of Ouranoupoli

After breakfast we visit Ouranoupoli. We will walk around the Tower of Prosforiou, visit the shops of the village from which we will be provided with authentic Athonite products, tasting Athonite wines and olive oil. At the end we see the Athonite monks create byzantine icons.

The noon we go to Aristotelian Cultural center where we will watch a 3D movie themed “The life in Mount Athos”, feeling contemplation, serenity, and deep religiousness.

We lunch to the agrotouristic farm “Platanorema”, where we attend cooking lessons: bread and the traditional cheese pie with feta cheese from Arnea! Our visit to the farm will close with a show of tsipouro production procedure.

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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“Eat & Drink” to Athos Region and the slopes of Holomonta

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“Eat & Drink” to Athos Region and the slopes of Holomonta

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After breakfast we depart for Megali Panagia where we visit traditional raki cauldrons (distilleries). Here the locals produce a strong tsipouro and offer this to us with lots of appetizers (mezedhes) and lots of love. We watch the whole procedure and taste the tsipouro right the time of its production!

Right after we depart for Marathousa, where we will visit the Estate Livadiotis with the wonderful vineyards. It is about a traditional estate, with stone built buildings, winery which produces only organic wine and its traditional cauldron (distillery), producing strong tsipouro. We will taste its wines and will lunch traditionally with music, so as late in the afternoon to depart for Thessaloniki.

Departure Departure for the airport MAKEDONIA of THESSALONIKI

Departure

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Spring walks on the outskirts of Athos Month: April

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1 day nd 2 day “Eat, Guide & Walk” in the area of Arnea

Activities Right after the arrival to airport MAKEDONIA of Thessaloniki we depart for Athos region. We will be there in approximately an hour, and after check in we rest and later dine.

“Eat, Guide & Walk” in the area of Arnea After breakfast we visit the mountainous area of Arnea, which is the most traditional town of Halkidiki. Arnea is famous for the Macedonian architecture and for this reason we start our tour with a walk in the traditional net. There we meet the Holy Metropolitan Church of St Stephan ˙a unique religious monument of Greece where the visitors admire the ancient findings right above their feet- where the glass floor separates the temple from the ancient site. Then we visit the folklore museum, the weaving art museum, and we will taste rare varieties of organic honey.

Then we depart for the outskirts of Holomontas Mountain, where we will see the bee keepers working, learn how to collect and dry the famous mushrooms of Holomontas, and we will visit the pine plantations for the Christmas trees.

In the noon we lunch to the traditional restaurant Bakatsianos, in the forest of St Paraskevi, after we taste organic wines to the Domain of Claudia Papayianni, and local cheeses to the cheese factory of Karagianni.

We return to the hotel late in the afternoon full of experiences and memories that cannot be forgotten.

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On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander

On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander After breakfast we visit Ancient Stageira, the birthland of philosopher Aristoteles- teacher of Great Alexander. We will walk around the ancient findings, see plants and herbs of the Aristotelian Mountain, which is protected under the European Treaty Natura 2000 and we will visit the Park of Aristoteles, the unique thematic park of Halkidiki.

After this we visit the waterfalls of Varvara and we will walk along the most famous walk route of the Aristotelian Mountain.

We lunch to Olympiada, where in Restaurant Akroyiali we will savour an authentic ancient Greek menu and hear authentic ancient Greek dialogues!

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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Activities Mount Athos

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Mount Athos

After breakfast we board on one of the ships of Athos Sea cruises for the round cruise of Mount Athos. We will see all the Holy Monasteries of the west side, sholy treasures, and will admire the Athonite architecture.

The noon we lunch to Kritikos Gallery & Restaurants, one of the most famous and most awarded restaurants of Greece, where we will enjoy and authentic monastery menu. After lunch we visit Moni Zigou on the land borders of Mount Athos. Moni Zigou is the unique Athonite monastery which can be visited by women too, being nowadays under excavation, just a few meters away from the borders of the monastic state!

Later we visit Ouranoupoli. We will walk around the Tower of Prosforiou, visit the shops of the village from which we will be provided with authentic Athonite products, and taste Athonite wines and olive oil. At the end we see the Athonite monks create byzantine icons.

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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To magical islands!

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To magical islands!

Today we visit the island of Ammouliani. We see the famous sandy beaches and make the round of the exceptional beauty’s island.

We visit the Holy Church of St Nikolas and the Folklore Museum with the authentic artifacts from Minor Asia. We see how are made the traditional “amigdalota” from Minor Asia, being initiated in the local pastry art, which is always inspired by the Holy Athos.

We lunch to the famous restaurant Janis, eating fresh fish and seafood, cooked with the traditional way of Ammouliani.

Ammouliani is famous for the volume and quantity in its fish production! Percentage has the biggest fishing fleet in Central Macedonia. This means that you eat always fish of the day. Besides to Ammouliani people say that fish from yesterday is not fish!!!

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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«Eat & Drink» to the Athonite countryside

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«Eat & Drink» to the Athonite countryside

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Activities

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After breakfast we visit the agrotouristic farm “Platanorema”, where we attend cooking lessons: bread and the traditional cheese pie with feta cheese from Arnea! Our visit to the farm will close with a show of tsipouro production procedure.

Right after we depart for Marathousa, where we will visit the Estate Livadiotis with the wonderful vineyards. It is about a traditional estate, with stone built buildings, winery which produces only organic wine and its traditional cauldron (distillery), producing strong tsipouro. We will taste its wines and lunch traditionally with music, so as late in the afternoon to say goodbye to Athos region and depart for Thessaloniki.

Departure Departure for the airport MAKEDONIA of THESSALONIKI

Departure

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Autumn escapes to Athos

Months: October- November

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Activities Right after the arrival to airport MAKEDONIA of Thessaloniki we depart for Athos region. We will be there in approximately an hour, and after check in we rest and later dine.

“Eat, Guide & Walk” in the area of Arnea

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“Eat, Guide & Walk” in the area of Arnea

After breakfast we visit the mountainous area of Arnea, which is the most traditional town of Halkidiki. Arnea is famous for the Macedonian architecture and for this reason we start our tour with a walk in the traditional net. There we meet the Holy Metropolitan Church of St Stephan ˙a unique religious monument of Greece where the visitors admire the ancient findings right above their feet- where the glass floor separates the temple from the ancient site. Then we visit the folklore museum, the weaving art museum, and we will taste rare varieties of organic honey.

Then we depart for the outskirts of Holomontas Mountain, where we will see the bee keepers working, learn how to collect and dry the famous mushrooms of Holomontas, and we will visit the pine plantations for the Christmas trees.

In the noon we lunch to the traditional restaurant Bakatsianos, in the forest of St Paraskevi, after we taste organic wines to the Domain of Claudia Papayianni, and local cheeses to the cheese factory of Karagianni.

We return to the hotel late in the afternoon full of experiences and memories that cannot be forgotten.

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Activities On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander

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On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander

After breakfast we visit Ancient Stageira, the birthland of philosopher Aristoteles- teacher of Great Alexander. We will walk around the ancient findings, see plants and herbs of the Aristotelian Mountain, which is protected under the European Treaty Natura 2000 and we will visit the Park of Aristoteles, the unique thematic park of Halkidiki.

After this we visit the waterfalls of Varvara and we will walk along the most famous walk route of the Aristotelian Mountain.

We lunch to Olympiada, where in Restaurant Akroyiali we will savour an authentic ancient Greek menu and hear authentic ancient Greek dialogues!

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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Mount Athos After breakfast we board on one of the ships of Athos Sea cruises for the round cruise of Mount Athos. We will see all the Holy Monasteries of the west side, see holy treasures, and admire the Athonite architecture.

The noon we lunch to Kritikos Gallery & Restaurants, one of the most famous and most awarded restaurants of Greece, where we will enjoy and authentic monastery menu. After lunch we visit Moni Zigou on the land borders of Mount Athos. Moni Zigou is the unique Athonite monastery which can be visited by women too, being nowadays under excavation, just a few meters away from the borders of the monastic state!

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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Activities “Eat, Learn & Walk” to Ouranoupoli

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«Eat, Learn & Walk» to the area of Ouranoupoli

After breakfast we visit Ouranoupoli. We will walk around the Tower of Prosforiou, visit the shops of the village from which we will be provided with authentic Athonite products, tasting Athonite wines and olive oil. At the end we see the Athonite monks create byzantine icons.

The noon we go to Aristotelian Cultural center where we will watch a 3D movie themed “The life in Mount Athos”, feeling contemplation, serenity, and deep religiousness.

We lunch to the agrotouristic farm “Platanorema”, where we attend cooking lessons: bread and the traditional cheese pie with feta cheese from Arnea! Our visit to the farm will close with a show of tsipouro production procedure.

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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«Eat & Drink» to the region of Athos and the slopes of Holomontas

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“Eat & Drink” to Athos Region and the slopes of Holomonta After breakfast men will visit vineyards in Mount Athos, where in an area of 100 hectares and at an altitude of 250m, are being cultivated with organic way, to the slopes of Metochi Chromitsa, of Holy Monastery St. Panteleimon. They will be guided in the blessed vineyards, taste the fragrant wine, and will be informed in details for the production procedure.

When the men’s team returns, we depart for Marathousa, where we will visit the Estate Livadiotis with the wonderful vineyards. It is about a traditional estate, with stone built buildings, winery which produces only organic wine and its traditional cauldron (distillery), producing strong tsipouro. We will taste its wines and will lunch traditionally with music, so as late in the afternoon to depart for Thessaloniki.

Departure Departure for the airport MAKEDONIA of THESSALONIKI

Departure

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Winter landscapes to the Aristotelian Mountain Months: December, January, February, March

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1 day nd 2 day “Eat, Guide & Walk” in the area of Arnea

Activities Right after the arrival to airport MAKEDONIA of Thessaloniki we depart for Athos region. We will be there in approximately an hour, and after check in we rest and later dine.

“Eat, Guide & Walk” in the area of Arnea After breakfast we visit the mountainous area of Arnea, which is the most traditional town of Halkidiki. Arnea is famous for the Macedonian architecture and for this reason we start our tour with a walk in the traditional net. There we meet the Holy Metropolitan Church of St Stephan ˙a unique religious monument of Greece where the visitors admire the ancient findings right above their feet- where the glass floor separates the temple from the ancient site. Then we visit the folklore museum, the weaving art museum, and we will taste rare varieties of organic honey.

Then we depart for the outskirts of Holomontas Mountain, where we will see the bee keepers working, learn how to collect and dry the famous mushrooms of Holomontas, and we will visit the pine plantations for the Christmas trees.

In the noon we lunch to the traditional restaurant Bakatsianos, in the forest of St Paraskevi, after we taste organic wines to the Domain of Claudia Papayianni, and local cheeses to the cheese factory of Karagianni.

We return to the hotel late in the afternoon full of experiences and memories that cannot be forgotten.

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On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander

On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander After breakfast we visit Ancient Stageira, the birthland of phisopher Aristoteles- teacher of Great Alexander. We will walk around the ancient findings, see plants and herbs of the Aristotelian Mountain, which is protected under the European Treaty Natura 2000 and we will visit the Park of Aristoteles, the unique thematic park of Halkidiki.

We lunch to Arnea, where to the Restaurant Bakatsianos we will savour an authentic ancient Greek menu and hear authentic ancient Greek dialogues!

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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Activities «Eat, learn and walk» to Ouranoupoli

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«Eat, learn and walk» to Ouranoupoli

After breakfast we visit Moni Zigou and the land borders of Mount Athos. Moni Zigou is the unique Athonite monastery which can be visited by women too, being nowadays under excavation, just a few meters away from the borders of the monastic state!

Men will visit vineyards in Mount Athos, where in an area of 100 hectares and at an altitude of 250m, are being cultivated with organic way, to the slopes of Metochi Chromitsa, of Holy Monastery St. Panteleimon. They will be guided in the blessed vineyards, taste the fragrant wine, and will be informed in details for the production procedure.

Later we walk in Ouranoupoli, around the Tower of Prosforiou, visit the shops of the village from which we will be provided with authentic Athonite products, and taste Athonite wines and olive oil. At the end we see the Athonite monks create byzantine icons.

The noon we lunch to Kritikos Gallery & Restaurants, one of the most famous and most awarded restaurants of Greece, where we will enjoy and authentic monastery menu.

We return to the hotel where we will have free time for any other activity.

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«Eat, Learn & Walk» to the Athonite countryside

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«Eat, Learn & Walk» to the Athonite countryside

After breakfast we visit the traditional shipyard of Ierissos, one of the few in Greece, where the craftsmen construct without the use of machines ship hulls, using only wood from pine.

Later we go to Aristotelian Cultural center where we will watch a 3D movie themed “The life in Mount Athos”, feeling contemplation, serenity, and deep religiousness.

We lunch to the agrotouristic farm “Platanorema”, where we attend cooking lessons: bread and the traditional cheese pie with feta cheese from Arnea! Our visit to the farm will close with a show of tsipouro production procedure.

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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“Eat & Drink” on the slopes of Holomontas Mountain

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“Eat & Drink” on the slopes of Holomontas Mountain

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Activities

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After the breakfast we depart for Marathousa, where we will visit the Estate Livadiotis with the wonderful vineyards. It is about a traditional estate, with stone built buildings, winery which produces only organic wine and its traditional cauldron (distillery), producing strong tsipouro. We will taste its wines and will lunch traditionally with music, so as late in the afternoon to say goodbye to Athos region, having in our luggages the most beautiful experiences.

In the noon we arrive to Thessaloniki where we will follow the program Eat & Walk to the historical center of the town.

Departure Departure for the airport MAKEDONIA of THESSALONIKI

Departure

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Christmas under the shadow of Athos and the Aristotelian Mountain

From 22nd to 28th of December 2012

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December On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander

Arrival Right after the arrival to airport MKEDONIA of Thessaloniki we depart for Athos region. We will be there in approximately an hour, and after check in we rest and later dine.

On the steps of Aristoteles and of Great Alexander After breakfast we visit Ancient Stageira, the birthland of philosopher Aristoteles- teacher of Great Alexander. We will walk around the ancient findings, see plants and herbs of the Aristotelian Mountain, which is protected under the European Treaty Natura 2000 and we will visit the Park of Aristoteles, the unique thematic park of Halkidiki.

We lunch to Arnea, where to the Restaurant Bakatsianos we will savour an authentic ancient Greek menu and hear authentic ancient Greek dialogues!

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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Activities Fairy Christmas!

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December Fairy Christmas!

After breakfast we will enjoy some hours of relaxation to a spa of the region, and the noon we will visit Kritikos Gallery & Restaurants, where we take a wonderful Christmas cocktail.

The afternoon we follow a “Eat, Guide & Walk” program to the mountainous area of Arnea, which is the most traditional town of Halkidiki. Arnea is famous for the Macedonian architecture and for this reason we start our tour with a walk in the traditional net.

There we meet the Holy Metropolitan Church of St Stephan ˙a unique religious monument of Greece where the visitors admire the ancient findings right above their feet- where the glass floor separates the temple from the ancient site. Then we visit the folklore museum, the weaving art museum, and we will taste rare varieties of organic honey. Before our dinner we will walk to the Christmas ice rink and the traditional Christmas market.

In the evening we dine authentically for Crhistmas to the Restaurant Bakatsianos and later we go to the central cobbled square, where every year is being cut a huge “Hristopsomo” (Christ bread, part of the local customs) and is offered to the guests. Traditional carols, choirs, Christmas lanterns, melodies of celebration and joy, will transfer us to other eras, will make us to feel real Christmas and to become again children.

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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December Christmas to Stratoni

After breakfast we visit Paramithohora to Stratoni. A whole Christmas village with fairies, witches and goblins waits for us so as to make us dream and live fairy Christmas. At the house of Santa Claus we will try homemade sweets, and the little train will stroll us around the village!

The noon we will lunch to Kritikos Gallery & Restaurants, confirming its fame as one of the best restaurants of the country, enjoying a majestic Christmas menu, inspired by the rich local tradition.

Later we visit the land borders of Mount Athos and Moni Zigou.

Moni Zigou is the unique Athonite monastery which can be visited by women, being nowadays under excavation, only few meters away from the borders of the monastic state!

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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Activities Eat, Learn & Walk to Athos Area

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December Eat, Learn & Walk to Athos Area

After breakfast we visit Ouranoupoli. We will walk around the Tower of Prosforiou, visit the shops of the village from which we will be provided with authentic Athonite products, tasting Athonite wines and olive oil. At the end we see the Athonite monks create byzantine icons.

The noon we go to Aristotelian Cultural center where we will watch a 3D movie themed “The life in Mount Athos”, feeling contemplation, serenity, and deep religiousness.

We lunch to the agrotouristic farm “Platanorema”, where we will be offered an organic Christmas menu of the Athonite countrysideproduction of the farm, attending cooking lessons: Christ bread and traditional New Year’s Eve Pie! Our visit to the farm will close with a celebration and show of tsipouro production procedure.

Late in the afternoon we return to the hotel.

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December “Eat & Drink” to Athos region and the slopes of Holomontas

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“Eat & Drink” to Athos region and the slopes of Holomontas After breakfast men will visit vineyards in Mount Athos, where in an area of 100 hectares and at an altitude of 250m, are being cultivated with organic way, to the slopes of Metochi Chromitsa, of Holy Monastery St. Panteleimon. They will be guided in the blessed vineyards, taste the fragrant wine, and will be informed in details for the production procedure.

When the men’s team returns, we depart to Marathousa, where we will visit the unique Estate Livadiotis with the great vineyards.

It is about a traditional estate, with stone built buildings, winery which produces only organic wine and its traditional cauldron (distillery), producing strong tsipouro. We will taste its wines and will lunch traditionally with music, so as late in the afternoon to depart for Thessaloniki.

Departure Departure for the airport MAKEDONIA of THESSALONIKI

December Departure

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Where will you stay

You stay to wonderful hotels and apartments which follow in the next pages, choosing the one which meets your needs and your budget!

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Accommodation Ale x a n dr a H otel

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A r c h o nt iko Tolia dis

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A r is totele s H olid a y Re s or t & S p a

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At h or a m a

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At h o s B a y V illa

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E m m e 位 eia Acco m m o d at io n

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G er m a n y

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K ar g a s A p ar t m e nt s

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Ko n a k i

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L ioto pi

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Oik ia Ale x a n dr o u

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P a n sio n K ater in a

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Pl at a n or e m a

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P r a sin o H or io

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P r in ce s s

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Ro d a m o s

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Ro ula

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Xe nios Ze u s

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Alexandra Hotel 63075 Nea Roda Halkidiki

Hotel Alexandra initially operated in 1994 and since then, 365 days per year offers home hospitality and services of high quality.

It consists of 16 renovated rooms, equipped with kitchen, grill and dining space in the garden for wonderful barbeques. The rooms view to a panoramic point of the village, the picturesque port, Acanthios Gulf, the endless beach, and the idyllic sunset- when the sun goes down behind the small church of St Nikolas.

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Category : *

Where will you stay

Nea Roda, Alexandra Hotel

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Alexandra Hotel, Nea Roda - Halkidiki +30 2377031111 +30 2377031141 +30 6946667191 info@alexandrahotel.gr http://www.alexandrahotel.gr

• Equipped kitchen (with air exractor) in the room • Cooking utensils • Fridge • AC (Cool/Heat) • TV

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Alexandros Palace Hotel & Suites 63075 Tripiti / Ouranoupoli

In a verdant slope which touches the golden beach and the turqoise waters of the Athonite Gulf is located Alexandros Palace Hotel & Suites.

The traditional and the modern architecture are combined and perfectly blended so as to create a hotel complex with a unique style. It consists of double rooms and suites, recently renovated to provide luxurious accommodation to its guests. In the hotel also a plethora of organised installations and spaces, that promise a relaxing and pleasant stay: pools, bars, restaurants, private beach, spa, gym, sports facilities children’s facilities etc.

Additionally are being provided services of high quality that perfectly meet the needs of the guests, organising excursions, secretarial services, daily maid service, laundry and ironing, WiFi, daily entertainment activities a.o

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Category : *****

Where will you stay

N. Roda, Alexandros Palace Hotel & Suites

Contact Telephone: Fax: Email: Website:

Alexandros Palace Hotel & Suites, N.Roda - Tripiti - Halkidiki +30 23770 31402 +30 23770 31100 alexh@otenet.gr http://www.alexandros-hotel.gr

• Balcony or verandah • Direct dial phone • 24 hour wake up service • Wall fixed safety deposit box (extra charge) • Hair Dryer • Toiletries in the bathroom • Fridge ? mini bar (mini bar on request) • Satellite TV • Itemised A/C units • Pool / Beach towels

• Electronic locks • Non smoking rooms available • Electricity Voltage 220V • Capability of addition of extra bed for third person. (extra charge) • Baby cots also available • One or two space room of 40 m2 • Superior view to the sea • Coffee and tea making facilities

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Archontiko Toliadis 63075 Ouranoupoli

Nestled in one of the most charming neighbourhoods of Ouranoupoli, consists the ideal escape for demanding lovers who seek the traditional beauty and the contemporary luxury.

Archontiko Toliadi is one of the newest lodges in Ouranoupoli since it was built and initially opened its doors in 2004.

The owners’ experience and sincere love for the art of hospitality is being presented in the unique design and decorative items.

The building reflects the tracks of Mount Athos architecture, which combined with vibrant colours manages to charm every single visitor. The owner family, respecting totally the surrounding environment and tradition, constructed the whole building by using primary materials like wood, volcanic stone, all carefully designed to provide guests an intimate, stylish retreat.

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Ouranoupoli, Archontiko Toliadis

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Archontiko Toliadis, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 23770 71401 +30 6944 84 36 99 info@archodiko.gr http://www.archodiko.gr

• Fully equipped with kitchen • Cooking utensils • Coffee machine • Boiler • Toaster • Plates • TV • Jacuzzi, Hydromassage, Bathtub (selectively in rooms) • AC • Heating

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Aristoteles Holiday Resort & Spa 63075 Ouranoupoli

Aristoteles Holiday resort & Spa complex is built in the shape of an amphitheatre just 50m from the sea, in Ouranoupolis, Halkidiki. It abstains 113km from Thessaloniki’s «Macedonia» airport.

The «Aristoteles» is open all year round. It comprises 235 rooms (twin rooms, studios, apartments, maisonettes and suites). They all have a balcony with a sea view, air-conditioning, a telephone, satellite television, a bathroom fitted with a bath or a shower, a hair-dryer and a refrigerator.

The «Aristoteles» hotel complex includes a SPA Centre, a Restaurant, a Taverna, a Pool Bar, the Main Bar, a Disco, a Mini Club for children, a Mini Market, a 500 m² pool, a heated Pool, a Children’s Pool, Water Slides, a Tennis Court, a Beach Volleyball Court, and an organised beach area with loungers and water sports.

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Category : ****

Where will you stay

Ouranoupoli, Aristoteles Holiday Resort & Spa

Contact Telephone: Fax: Email: Website:

Aristoteles Holiday Resort & Spa, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 23770 71012 +30 23770 24000 info@aristoteles.gr http://www.aristoteles.gr

• SPA Centre • Restaurant • Taverna • Pool Bar • Main Bar • Disco • Mini Club for children • Mini Market • 500 m² Heated Swimming Pool • Children’s Pool • Water Slides • Tennis Court

• Playground • Court and an organised beach area with loungers

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Athorama 63075 Nea Roda - Ouranoupoli

In a highly privileged position of the Athos peninsula, with a panoramic, breathtaking view of Singitikos bay and its islands, the ATHORAMA hotel promises calm and relaxed holidays in a friendly, family environment.

The hotel has been operating since 1996 and aims to provide high quality hosting and meet all desires and all budgets.

30 room of various types: two-bed rooms, three-bed rooms and family suites.

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Nea Roda - Ouranoupoli, Athorama

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

• Restaurant • Bar • Breakfast room • Pool- Children Pool • Pool Bar • Gym • Basket-football courts • Playground • Spa • Parking space • Fridge • Individual A/C

Athorama, Nea Roda - Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 2377 031195 +30 2377 071003 athoramahotel@gmail.com http://www.athorama.gr

• Hair dryer • TV • Verandas • Wifi (in some rooms) • PC work station at the reception with free access to Internet • Meals: Breakfast- lunch with local organic products of our production • In the evenings wooden oven at the pool area

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Athos Bay Villa 63075 Ammouliani Halkidiki

Athos Bay Villa is situated 400 meters outside of the village of Ammouliani on the street leading to the 2 most important organized beaches (Alikes and Agios Georgios) on the hill overlooking the sea and the peninsula of Mt. Athos. Athos Bay is composed of 9 rooms with a queen size bed (with the option to add a full size bed) and a reception. It has been designed with attention to comfort and to make your stay enjoyable. During construction which was completed in 2011 we used eco-friendly materials and incorporated new technologies for heating and cooling in order to achieve the smallest impact to the environment possible. The property consists of parking, children’s playground, swimming pool, snack bar and a large scale custom made grill for our guests to use.

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Category : Luxury Inns

Ammouliani, Athos Bay Villa

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• WC with a cabin shower and Corian sink • Hair drier • Aqua Spa Toiletries with natural ingredients and no chemicals • Air Conditioning • LED 26 inch screen TV with Full HD • Safe • Orthopedic mattress 22 cm thick for restful nights • Refrigerator • Coffee maker

Athos Bay Villa, Ammouliani - Halkidiki +30 23770 51044 +30 6972775647 info@athosbay.gr http://www.athosbay.gr

• Iron • Balcony

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Emme位eia Accommodation 63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki

A resort with identity, located to a central point of the village, on a hillside, viewing to the sea and the mountain. It consists of 4 double rooms with autonomous balconies, suitable for all kinds of vacations.

The warm hospitality of the owner, Mrs Maria, makes the difference and ranks Emme位eia Accommodation to the top tourism Greek luxury guesthouses.

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Category : Inn

Where will you stay

Ouranoupoli, Emmeλeia Accommodation

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Emmeλeia Accommodation, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 23770 71255 +30 6974451333 info@maria-ouranoupoli.gr

• Modern and fully equipped kitchen in the room • Cooking utensils and consumables (for breakfast) • Machine for frappe coffee • Fridge • AC • TV • Hair drier • Modern baths

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Germany 57014 Olympiada

Hotel Germany, in contrary to its name is a greek hotel, open all year round, wrapped with an atmosphere of the Greek islands. It was built in 1966 (and renovated in 1987 and 2011) is located literally on the edge of the sea, and its view is a unique enjoyment for all its guests.

The breakfast is served right above the hotel to the restaurant Akroyiali, where are also served the A la carte lunch or dinner, giving the chance to choose between 30-40 types of dishes, cooked, seafood, and fresh grilled plates.

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Category: **

Where will you stay

Olympiada, Hotel Germany

Contact Telephone: Fax: Email: Website:

Hotel Germany, Olympiada - Halkidiki +30 2376051255 +30 2376051500 sarrisd@yahoo.gr http://www.hotel-germany.gr

• Bar • Library • Pets allowed • Credit card • Room service

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Kargas Apartments 57012 Olympiada Halkidiki

The sense of serenity that someone feels while reaching the complex of “Kargas”, is absolute. It is about a traditional building, located in an area of 1,25 acres, consists of 6 apartments, each one with two rooms, all fully equipped.

None description, no matter how detailed, can replace the icons of the surrounding environment. A special place, which you can visit all over the year (summer and winter too). Combining the majestic natural surrounding and the crystal clear sea, the complex is being characterized as a small heaven and an ideal escape from the city.

Abstaining only 280m from the coast, combines mountain and sea, and invites you to dreamy holidays for families (and not only….) in the tranquil atmosphere of the lush walled facilities with playgrounds, basketball and 5x5 soccer.

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Category: Traditional Inn

Where will you stay

Olympiada, Kargas Apartments

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Kargas Apartments, Olympiada - Halkidiki +30 2376051000 +30 6947565690 info@kargas-apartments.gr http://www.kargas-apartments.gr

• Cooking stove • Fridge • Cooking utensils • AC • Central heating • Internet (dial up) • General Facilities • Parking • Garden • Playgroung • Basketball groung • 5x5 soccer

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Konaki 63074 Arnea Halkidiki

A hotel with a private feeling, since in its 12 renovated stone built rooms you will feel the absolute relaxation and tranquility that you are looking for.

Built in wooded area, close to the forest of St Paraskevi, abstains only 10’ from the central square of the city. The breakfast- made by the owner, Athena, contains only organic products, and offered in the lovely traditional living room, in front of the fireplace, viewing to the verdant mountain.

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Category : Traditional Inn

Arnea, Konaki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

• Playroom • Bar • Smoking area • Internet room • Safe in the room • Room service • SAT TV • Mini Bar • Fridge • Bath/Shower • Internet connection • Coffee machine

Konaki, Arnea - Halkidiki +30 2372022991 +30 2372021115 +30 6932664249 hotelkonaki@otenet.gr

• Parking space • Barbeque • Spa • Rooms with Spa

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Liotopi 57014 Olympiada

Hotel Liotopi, built in 1984, close to the beach and the foothills of Stratoniko Oros, is surrounded by a idyllic environment. Its verdant garden and its location at the edge of the village, right across the picturesque fishing port, make it ideal for those who seek peaceful vacation, in a family atmosphere, according the greek hospitality.

Mrs Louloudia, the owner, pays a great attention to the preparation of the breakfast (on which the International Press has written lots of articles). A served breakfast with homemade marmalades, sweets and pies made by the material from her garden, every day different with local products. The afternoon you drink your coffee and Mrs Louloudia brings you sweets as well.

At the restaurant “Germaniko�, few meters away, you can have your lunch or dinner, next to the sea, a la carte, where you can choose through 30-40 dishes, fresh fish and grilled dishes, or also special menus for guests with special alimony programs.

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Category : **

Where will you stay

Olympiada, Liotopi

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Liotopi, Olympiada - Halkidiki +30 23760 51257 +30 23760 51257 hotel.liotopi@gmail.com http://www.hotel-liotopi.gr

• Free Wifi Internet • Library • Maps with walking routes • Info for excursions • Free guide for the area • Balcony

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Oikia Alexandrou 63074 Arnea Halkidiki

Showing utmost respect to the architectural heritage of the town, this property has been converted by its architect owners into a stylish destination for the most discerning traveler.

You will be welcomed by excellent antique furniture from various parts of Greece, fine chinaware and collectables, exquisitely hand painted ceilings, a cozy fireplace in the winter and a charming garden in the summer.

Twelve elegant rooms of highest comfort, in one of the finest hotels of Greece, consist the ideal setting for a serene retreat from the city.

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Category : Traditional Inn

Where will you stay

Arnea, Oikia Alexandrou

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• Reception hall with open fireplace (25-30 persons) • Traditional homemade breakfast • Homemade cooking, jams, marmalade and sweets • Central lounge room (available for meetings till 15 persons) • Yard lounge in blooming garden • Common used kitchen • Hammam • Sauna • Hydromassage • Threadmill and Exercise Bike

Oikia Alexandrou, Arnea - Halkidiki +30 23720 23210-11 +30 2310 227767 +30 6944641656 inn@oikia-alexandrou.gr http://www.oikia-alexandrou.gr

• Independent half-open air space with fireplace and old oven, for sitting room use • Decorated interior with antique furniture, lamps and objects, while there are also fine wooden ceilings with elaborate square decoration in every room.

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Pansion Katerina 63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki

Pension Katerina is located at the picturesque Ouranoupoli, 500m from the center of the village. The pension is distinguished for its cleanliness and the magnificent view to Ammouliani. The beach abstains only 100m from the house. One other option would be to enjoy your swimming to the beaches of isles Drenia, where you can go with wooden boats from the port of the village, or to make the round cruise of the Athos peninsula.

The pension is open all year.

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Category: Traditional Inn

Where will you stay

Ouranoupoli, Pαnsion Katerina

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Pαnsion Katerina, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 23770 71135 +30 23770 71135 +30 6977934405 konrigas@ath.forthnet.gr http://www.pansionkaterina.com

• 4 rooms • 2 comfortable apartments • 1 Studio-loft • Bathroom • Shower • Refrigerator • Kitchen • TV • Air Condition • Hair Drier • Coffee machine

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Platanorema 10km M.Panagia- Ierissos 63075 Gomati

The farm “Platanorema� is a typical and interesting model of agrotourism, created with an effort to combine the sublime landscape and its natural beauty with the human creations built in it.

In a space of 35sq.m., which is surrounded by a natural aquatic path and a native plane forest, the visitor has the chance to to live, to feel and taste the real experience of the nature which combines mountain and sea (at a distance of 5 miutes).

During the day the guests can tour the farm, the lake with the ducks, the pheasants, peacocks, wild boars, the goats and sheeps, horses, donkeys, and have fun with the outdoor activities such as climbing, archery

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Category: Traditional Inn, Farm

Where will you stay

10km Megali Panagia - Ierissos, Platanorema Farm

Contact Telephone: Mobil: Email: Website:

Platanorema Farm,10km Megali Panagia - Ierissos - Halkidiki +30 2372 300386 +30 6944 526416 info@platanorema.gr http://www.platanorema.com

• Luxurious stone-built guestrooms • Rooms with kitchen and fireplace • Restaurant • Tennis, Basket, Football (5x5), volley courts • Conference room (200 pax) • Track adventure, Climbing Tower, Flying fox • Horse riding, cycling, archery • Garden with organic products

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Prasino Horio 63074 Arnea Halkidiki

Green Village is situated on a panoramic location in Arnea of Halkidiki. It is a place to stay in quietness and relaxation, in the verdant nature and the oxygen of the mountain, covering an area of 10 wooded acres, consisting of 14 individual traditional houses of 70m2, (10 maisonettes and 4 ground floored), restaurant, cafe-bar and recreation points.

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Category: Traditional Inn

Where will you stay

Arnea, Prasino Horio

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• Plenty pf space for children to play at the playground • Garden • Reception • Restaurant • Café-Bar with fireplace and TV • Free wireless internet • Telephone, fax • Parking place • Pets allowed • Balconies with view to Holomontas Mountain

Prasino Horio, Arnea - Halkidiki +30 23720 22090 +30 23720 22097 +30 6937 29 29 30 info@prasinohorio.gr http://www.prasinohorio.gr

• Double traditional iron beds • Anatomic mattresses • TV • Furnished living room with fireplace (maisonettes) • Fridge • Self regulated heating • 12h service

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Princess 63075 Ouranoupoli

Ouranoupolis Princess is a newly built accommodation, located at the entrance of the small picturesque fishing village of Ouranoupolis, at the roots of Mount Athos. It features on-site swimming pool and breakfast room, used also as a cafe during the evenings. It is found 500 metres from the center of Ouranoupolis and the pilgrim’s office which issued the diamonitirion for Mount Athos and 100 meters from the beach. The nearest restaurant and mini market is just at a 100 meters walking distance.

The hotel consists 22 fully equipped rooms with bathroom, fridge, AC, hair drier, Safe, Lcd TV (with Greek and Sat channels), free WiFi, telephone a.o.

Most of the rooms have balcony. In the living room or the verandah, around the pool, the guests can enjoy their coffee or their drink. In the public spaces there is free Wifi Internet connection. There is also elevator.

The experienced staff is always at your disposal, making sure to provide the best possible accommodation. The hotel provides complimentary free transport to the center of Ouranoupoli, the Pilgrims Office and the harbor.

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Category: Luxury Inn

Where will you stay

Ouranoupoli, Princess

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Princess, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 23770 71085, +30 23770 71501 +30 23770 71509 +30 30 6974 20921 info@ouranoupolis-princess.com http://www.ouranoupolis-princess.com

• 22 rooms • LCD TV 22’’ • Elevator • Pool • WiFi Internet • Safe • Sat TV • Direct phone line • A/C and heating • Fridge • Luxurious bathrooms • Baby cotes available

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Rodamos Holomontas Mountain 63100 Taxiarchis Halkidiki

The Hotel “Rodamos� is located in the heart of the woods, 5km higher from the village Taxiarchis, in an altitude of 900m. Faithfully following the traditional architecture and the local cuisine with hand-made mushroom pies, marmalades and desserts, the Hostel fulfills all the prepositions in order to secure the pleasant accommodation of each and every visitor.

It would be our honour to visit our Hostel and enjoy all the modern luxuries provided, in combination with the warm hospitality.

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Category: Traditional Inn

Where will you stay

Taxiarchis, Holomontas Mountain, Rodamos

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Rodamos, Holomontas Mountain, Taxiarchis - Halkidiki +30 237100517855

• Suites • Studios • Doubles • Self-regulating warm and cold conditioning • TV • Hair drier • Mini Bar • Fireplace • Hydromassage (studios, suites) • Kitchen (studios, suites) • Comfortable parking

+30 6948041063 info@rodamos.gr http://www.rodamos.gr

• Café Bar/ Restaurant

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Roula 63075 Stratoni

A new complex of apartments to Stratoni, at the entrance of the settlement was created by the lust of the owners, taking care of the last detail for the best accommodation of their guests.

New, clean, modern furnished, with facilities which offer comfortable vacations, create a warm environment. The garden, the kiosk, and the barbeque welcome the companionships and the families who enjoy at a very small distance the beach of Stratoni.

The fully equipped kitchen gives complete autonomy in preparing the meals, the elegant furniture, the functionality and the spaciousness, the modern baths and the sense of the cleanliness create a complete suggestion for rest and good vacations

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Category: Apartments

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Stratoni, Roula

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Roula, Stratoni - Halkidiki +30 2376022541 +30 6972896271 flygod@live.com

• Fully equipped kitchen • Fridge • AC • Heating • TV • Modern baths • Small work station • Table/Seats • Garden • Barbeque • Kiosk • Wireless internet

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Xenios Zeus 63075 Ouranoupoli A friendly, family run hotel in the centre of Ouranoupolis, very close to the Byzantine Tower and the harbor. It is open all year round and aims to provide good quality accommodation at very reasonable prices.

Over the years it has become the favourite stop-over for visitors to Mount Athos and travelling monks. Many intellectuals and artists enjoyed the hospitality of Xenios Zeus, among them the philosopher Herbert Marcuse, the monk Paisios and the painter Yiannis Tsarouhis. This is where the director Theodoros Agelopoulos stayed for two months in 1997, while filming his movie ÂŤEternity and a DayÂť for which he was honoured with the golden palm at the Canes film festival in 1998.

There is a traditionally styled TV lounge and bar, which is also used as a breakfast room. A delicious and highly recommended continental breakfast is served, which includes fresh organic eggs, home made jam or preserves and seasonal home grown fruits.

Breakfast can also be taken alfresco on the patio in front of the hotel, under large umbrellas, while watching the world go by.

The rooms are spacious, tastefully decorated and comfortable, as well as being modestly priced. Each room has a private balcony with a table and chairs, ideal for relaxing. Some rooms have spectacular views of the bay.

All the rooms are well equipped with individually regulated air conditioning and heating, color TV, direct dial telephone, and private WC with shower.

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Category: *

Where will you stay

Ouranoupoli, Xenios Zeus

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Xenios Zeus, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 2377071274 +30 2377071185 zeus@ouranoupoli.com http://www.ouranoupoli.com/zeus

• Breakfast with homemade jams, organic vegetables a.o • Individually regulated air conditioninng • Heating • Color TV • Direct dial telephone • Private WC with shower

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At the best selected restaurants described in the programs:

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Akroyiali Restaurant 57014 Olympiada Halkidiki

Restaurant Ακρογιάλι is the most famous gastronomic destination at the Aristotelian Mountain. Built in front of the sea, right next to the homeland of the Greek history’s greatest philosopher, Aristoteles, viewing to the wall of the Hellenistic city of Stageira, offers to its guests tastes inspired by the nature and the history. Its cuisine is based to the quality of raw material, the blend of the local tradition and the tastes from Minor Asia, and the use only of the local, pure products. Fresh- caught seafood, organic herbs from the Aristotelian Mountain, fruits of the verdant mountain, pure honey from Arnea, virgin olive oil from the olive groves of Pirgadikia and so many others!With the care, the tidiness, the courtesy and the love of the hostess, Louloudia Alexiadou, you have the chance to enjoy delicious menus and an endless variety of dishes, at least 70 dishes per day!!!

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Category : Restaurant

Where you eat

Olympiada, Akroyiali Restaurant

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Akroyiali Restaurant, Olympiada - Halkidiki +30 2376051255 +30 2376051255 hotel.liotopi@gmail.com http://www.hotel-liotopi.gr

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Bakatsianos Restaurant 63074 Arnea Halkidiki

Restaurant Bakatsianos is located in the verdant forest of Agia Paraskevi to Arnea! It is one of the most qualitative culinary points of Athos and Aristoteles region. The owner, Dimitris Polizos, studied the cooking art abroad and achieved to combine his professional knowledge to the local tradition, creating amazing dishes and highlighting every culinary aspect of the region

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Category : Restaurant

Where you eat

Agia Paraskevi Arnea, Bakatsianos Restaurant

Contact Telephone: Fax: Email: Website:

Bakatsianos Restaurant, Arnea - Halkidiki +30 2372022750 info@bakatsianos.gr http://www.bakatsianos.gr

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Janis Restaurant 63075 Ammouliani Halkidiki

Restaurant Janis is one of the finest restaurants in Athos region and beyond this. Its owner, Janis Hiotis, is member of the third generation of people coming from Asia Minor, who diffuses the younger secrets of a particular cooking technique. A technique which is combined with tidiness, courtesy, ethics, and the warm Ammouliani’s hospitality! Jani’s cuisine is famous for the quality of the raw material, the wide variety in flavours- but above all the tastiness of its dishes.

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Category : Restaurant

Where you eat

Ammouliani, Janis Restaurant

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Janis Restaurant, Ammouliani - Halkidiki +30 2377051322

janis.restaurant@gmail.com

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Kritikos Gallery & Restaurants 63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki

Famous, multi- awarded, always the reference point. Years now it does not miss from any culinary distinction in Greece, Europe, Asia and USA. It is itself a gastronomic destination and is specialised in Mediterranean tastes, the monastic recipes, and the authentic Athonite cuisine. The owner, Giannis Kritikos focuses on the quality of the raw material, since his father (and first owner of the Restaurant, Nikos Kritikos), one the greatest diver, taught him how to distinguish the freshest, the purest, and the best in quality! This tradition, which continues and keeps in progressing, you can enjoy daily (all year) through the dishes which travel you in remarkable tastes and a great fame!

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Category : Restaurant

Where you eat

Ouranoupoli, Kritikos Gallery & Restaurants

Contact Telephone: Fax: Email: Website:

Kritikos Gallery & Restaurants, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 2377071222 +30 2377071642 info@okritikos.com http://www.okritikos.com

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Platanorema Restaurant & Farm 10th km Gomati- M. Panagia

“Platanorema” is per excellence the absolute agrotouristic farm of Athos region. Built in the platans that grow in the river of Gomati, is the reference point between the mountain and the sea, attracting special guests. Its cuisine is based on its own rich production: organic meat of all kinds, poultry, organic vegetables, fruits, strong tsipouro, organic wine…all made by the passion and the hands of the owner, Giannis Papastergiou, who deposited his soul so as to enliven what nowadays is rural tourism and agrotourism.

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Category : Restaurant

Where you eat

10km Megali Panagia - Gomati, Platanorema Farm

Contact Platanorema Restaurant & Farm,10km Megali Panagia - Gomati - Halkidiki Telephone: +30 2372 300386 Mobil: +30 6944 526416 Email: info@platanorema.gr Website: http://www.platanorema.com

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Lot of companies who joined their forces under the umbrella of Mount Athos Area Organisation, so as to create the specific program for you and offer it in very low prices!

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Other participants companies A gioreit ike s Gr a m m e s

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Category : Ferry

Ouranoupoli, Agioreitikes Grammes

Agioreitikes Grammes 63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Agioreitikes Grammes, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 2377021041

info@agioreitikes.com.cy http://www.agioreitikes-grammes.com

Agioreitikes Grammes is the only ferry connection to Mount Athos with the mainland.

Main goal is the safe and quick transportation of the pilgrims to the “Garden of Virgin Mary”, Mount Athos.

With the upgrading of the offices in Ierissos and Ouranoupoli, the establishment of the office in Limassol, the continuous renewal of the fleet, and the strengthening of the staff, the company guarantees the direct and qualitative service to the pilgrims.

Having as basis the purely pilgrimage character of the offered service, but also the respect to Mount Athos, the purpose of Agioreitikes Grammes is to provide a comprehensive range of quality services.

The company’s fleet consists of 6 boats, fully renovated, one ferry, two speed boats, two boats for the transportation of the vehicles, a boat serving as a taxi for quick transfer to Mount Athos, and a boat, Agios Panteleiomonas, which is considered to be one of the most modern boats of its category.

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Category : Shop

Ouranoupoli, Antonakis Βio

Antonakis Βio 63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Antonakis Βio, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 2377071129

info@antonakis.gr http://www.antonakis.gr

A shop – model of aesthetics and quality.

Exceptional products made by Athonite monks, organic local production, such as wine, olive oil, olives, honey, soap etc, products of face and body care made by raw material, all set in absolute harmony, in lovely and traditional shelves, invite you for tasting them all, promising that you will not be able to resist!

In shop Antonakis Bio you will feel that you are in the heart of the absolute taste, in the same time that the courtesy of the owners and their willing to inform you for all products….

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Ouranoupoli, Antonakis Home of Jewels and Icons

Antonakis Home of Jewels and Icons 63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Antonakis Home of Jewels and Icons, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 2377071129

info@antonakis.gr http://www.antonakis.gr

It is about one of the finest shops. You will find it on the main road of Ouranoupoli and will be impressed by the plethora of the products offered to the visitors, from their quality, the wide variety, the elegance of each proposal.

Splendid jewels of Byzantine or other styles, monastic and athonite icons, precious and semi- precious stones, jewels and watches from famous brands- all selected with taste, all with theme and aspect!

Antonakis Family, with over thirty years of creation, managed to establish a strong brand in the area, and connect its name with the athonite art, the glamour, and the handmade style.

Branches of the store you will find in the biggest hotels of the area.

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Category : Sea Cruises

Ouranoupoli, Athos Sea Cruises

Athos Sea Cruises 63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Athos Sea Cruises, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 2377071071, +30 2377071370, +30 2377071606 +30 6944678830 contact@athos-cruises.gr http://www.athos-cruises.gr

Athos Sea Cruises makes daily sea cruises to the western side of the Mount Athos peninsula, starting from Ouranoupoli. Touring to the coastal side is being made to a close distance from the coast and lasts 3 hours. The tour takes place in as many languages is required, depending the nationality of the passengers.

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Category : Car Rental

Thessaloniki, Dirent a Car

Dirent a Car 14th km Thessaloniki-N. Michaniona

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Dirent a Car, Thessaloniki +30 2310 820035 +30 2310 841481 reservation@recar.gr http://www.direntacar.gr

Dirent a Car was created by professionals in the field of car rental- with deep knowledge - and above all with respect to the customer and his needs. Nowadays holds the larger customer support network, with the largest number of selling points in Greece and Cyprus.

Its philosophy is the development of a direct customer relationship with the company through internet (from anywhere in the world), so as to enjoy the services of Dirent and also to have solutions to all needs, avoiding the mediation of third parties.

The fleet of Dirent a Car is in total privately owned with categories and models all over Greece and Cyprus, focusing on the excellent vehicles’ quality.

Primary goal of the company is the right organization and the excellent training of the staff, so as to cover immediately all needs created.

Additionally having the direct use of Dirent a Car, customers enjoy the flexibility to the offers created until the last minute before confirming the reservation, profit that is all theirs.

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Category : Shop

Ouranoupoli, Kritikos Gallery

Kritikos Gallery 63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Kritikos Gallery, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 2377071222

info@okritikos.com http://www.okritikos.com

Wonderful collections of clothing, shoes, jewels and accessories wait for you to the famous shop of Ouranoupoli: Kritikos Gallery features Italian and Greek products, composing a sophisticated collection that is continuously updated, completing the summer mood and vacation’s shopping.

The shop, the reception, the service, the choices, the quality, the aspect, the prices will make you customers of Kritikos Gallery, which today makes the most comprehensive stylistic aspect!

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Category : Winery

Arnea, Domain Claudia Papayianni

Domain Claudia Papayianni 63074 Arnea Halkidiki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Domain Claudia Papayianni, Arnea - Halkidiki +30 2372023120 +30 2372021199 claudpap@otenet.gr http://www.cp-domaine.gr

The winery-jewel of the Mount Athos Area!

It is located in Arnea, the mountainous city of the third peninsula, being an integral part of it: stone built exterior, modern and fully equipped inside. It produces 10.000 bottles every year and has 10 labels, most of them with lots of awards, and recognized not only in Greece and abroad as well.

At the Domain you will have the opportunity to enjoy wines, to be guided at its installations but also to take part in Dionysian events held by the owner.

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Category : Winery

Marathousa, Estate Livadiotis

Estate Livadiotis 63100 Marathousa Halkidiki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Estate Livadiotis, Marathousa - Halkidiki +30 2371095455

ktima.livadioti@gmail.com http://www.ktima-livadioti.gr

The estate and the winery Livadiotis is located at the middle or golden valley of Marathousa, some kilometeres away from Arnea. A traditional farm with cottages (in which someone can be accommodated), and a private area where are raised horses.

The wines are organic and delicious. Raki (tsipouro) is strong, as the locals prefer to drink.

At the traditional winery and the cauldron you can taste wine and tsipouro, accompanied by “shepherd’s” white cheese and fresh baked bread. But what you never forget is the owner’s warm hospitality, of Thanasis Livadiotis, who created this farm with love and passion- a model which adorns not only the valley, but the area as well.

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Mount Athos, Metochi Chromitsa

Metochi Chromitsa Monastery St Panteleimon

Mount Athos

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Metochi Chromitsa, Monastery St Panteleimon, Mount Athos +30 2399076142

bitzios.c@tsantali.gr http://www.tsantali.gr

Russian monks were cultivating vineyards, olive trees, cereals, gardens…

Chromitsa in Russian means feeder. The Metochi was renamed to Metochi Chromitsa for the reason that it was the main feeder of the St Panteleimon monastery in olive oil, bread, and vegetables.

In 1973 Evangelos Tsantalis due to severe storm found shelter to Metochi Chromitsa. There, into the pristine nature, he descerned abandonded vines. He asked a permission from the monastery’s abbot to cultivate them, and in the same time to make wine from them.

So the Athonite wine arrived to the out world, putting the base for a start of a great tradition. With a Protected Geographical Indication Mount Athos, the wines have won major awards in strict international oenological competitions and praising critics by notable wine critics around the world.

Wine “Kormilitsa” is being recognized from the Russian authorities as the “Official Wine of the Kremlin, Moscow”.

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Ouranoupoli, Monoxilitis

Monoxilitis

(Metochi Agiou Nikolaou, Monastery St Paul)

63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Monoxilitis, Ouranoupoli - Halkidiki +30 23770 71323

info@monoxilitis.com http://www.monoxilitis.com

A shop which is like to come from Byzantine fairy tales, and the Athonite art.

Authentic products from Metochi Agiou Nikolaou, Holy Monastery of Saint Paul, exhibited in a beautifully austere environment, as the one of the Holy monasteries, surrounded by music and icons that invite you to experience and try them.

Wine, soap, organic herbs, honey, essential oils, royal jelly, all made by the organic raw material from Athos and the slopes of the Athonite peninsula, coexisting with icons of exceptional Byzantine style, prayer ropes, Athonite publications, information material, maps, rare photos etc.

Monoxilitis is open all year, providing the possibility to the visitors to admire the whole collection of the shop and purchase everything made with love and care.

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Category : Winery

Mount Athos, Milopotamos (Holy Seat St Eustathios)

Milopotamos (Holy Seat St Eustathios)

- Monastery Agia Lavra

Mount Athos

Contact Milopotamos (Holy Seat St Eustathios), Monastery Agia Lavra , Mount Athos Telephone: +30 2310522211 Fax: Mobil: Email: info@mywines.gr Website: http://www.mylopotamos.com Wines from organically cultivated vineyards, made by the hard work and the dedication of the monks of the Holy Seat St Eustathios, Holy Monastery Agia Lavra.

On the slopes of Milopotamos the vines thrive for the last centuries, offering renowned and award winning wines with Protected Geographical Indication- Mount Athos.

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Category : Cheese

Arnea, Dairy cheese Karagianni

Dairy cheese Karagianni 63074 Arnea Halkidiki

Contact Telephone: Fax: Mobil: Email: Website:

Dairy cheese Karagianni, Arnea - Halkidiki +30 2372022443

tirokomikakaragianni@yahoo.gr

On the slopes of Cholomontas and Aristotelian Mountain, the cheese dairy of Theophilus Karagiannis (in Arnea) combines tradition with the modern technology, creating the famous goat cheese and yoghurt.

It is about a visitable factory, where large quantities of milk are gathered from whole region. The quality control of the raw material, the careful production procedure, and the traditional local recipe, today make cheese products of KARAGIANNI in high ranks of public’s references, in Europe and Greece.

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Information, Contact

Texts: Maria I. Pappa • Creative: Mara Sideridi

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Mount Athos Area Organization Mount Athos Area Organization 63075 Ouranoupoli Halkidiki Greece Tel/Fax: +30 23770 21139

www.mountathosarea.org • info@mountathosarea.org

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