Excursion Mt. ymittos & kaissariani monastery hike tour at Athens

Take a break from the cityscapes hike up Mount Ymittos, bordering Athens as one of the area's best-kept secrets! Nestled in these mountains that form a natural border for Athens is the Kaissariani Monastery dating all the way back to the 11th century.

Drive 45 minutes from the pier to embark on your fantastic hiking course in Attica, at Ymittos mountain. Hike amidst the cooling pine and cypress trees, which provide refreshing shade even on the hot Athens days (please still bring an extra bottle of water!).

In this beautiful place, you have the chance to wander around the 11th century monastery of Kaissariani and admire its unique architecture. This monastery is one of the few medieval ruins remaining in or around Athens.

Make the return hike to the starting point and drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Challenging and beautiful hike up Mt. Ymittos, Byzantine monastery ruins, beautiful Athens views

Note

Please note: This excursion is not suitable for guests with limited mobility due to 3 to 5.5 miles (5-9km) of walking over steep inclines and uneven surfaces. Comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, a hat and sunscreen are recommended. An extra bottle of water from the ship also is recommended. Guests cannot return to the buses independently as the tour begins and ends at different points.