Visiting
Discovering the Monasteries
Before you make your plans…
If you are considering a visit, take careful note of the following facts. Strictly, only men are permitted to visit Mount Athos (there are no exceptions to this rule). The number of visitors permitted on the Holy Mountain at any time is tightly restricted and all visitors are, by definition, pilgrims. Whatever your reason for visiting them, the monks will welcome you as a pilgrim.
Staying at the Monasteries
The Pilgrim’s bureau will only arrange your entry to Mount Athos not hospitality / accommodation at the monasteries.
Accommodation during your visit must be arranged directly with the monasteries at which you intend to stay. Complete the form below and send it to the monastery at which you wish to stay.
Hilandar
Esphigmenou
Vatopedi
Pantokratoros
Stravronikita
Koutloumousiou
Iviron
Philotheou
Karakalou
Great Lavra
St Paul's
Dionysiou
Grigoriou
Simonopetra
Dafni
Xenophontos
Dochiariou
Konstamonitou
Zographou
St Panteleimonos
Select map pins to view location of monasteries
