• Mount Athos is accessible by boat only
• Women are not permitted
• Tours via cruise ship that provide views of the monasteries can be arranged
• For pilgrims with ambulatory handicaps, tours via cruise ship around the Athos peninsula can be organized
• Pertinent historical information regarding each monastery will be provided
• An ID Card or special passport issued by Mount Athos is required for entry
• Accommodations at the monasteries depends on room availability
• An expert guide will always be present for the entire duration of the tour visit
• Photographs of the outer monastery surroundings and courtyards are permitted however NO photographs within the churches are permitted
• Cell phones must be maintained in the “silent mode” at all times during your visit as well as during any meals with the monks
• Pilgrims of all faiths are welcome to Mount Athos

ATTIRE

• Long pants must be worn
• Prohibited clothing includes shorts, “sweats”, flip-flops and athletic tee shirts
• Should a specific pilgrim in a group prefer not to visit a selected site then alternative plans can be arranged
• Transportation to and from Mount Athos is via ferry or speed boat
• Transportation between monasteries is via minivan

FORBIDDEN

• Weapons of any sort
• Hunting
• Mountain bikes
• Motor bikes