Half-Day Spiritual Excursion: Agia Anastasia Monastery & Osios Paisios
A Journey of Faith and Serenity in Northern Greece
Pick-Up from Your Hotel
Meet your private guide at your hotel and begin a serene half-day journey devoted to spirituality, peace, and reflection amid the beautiful landscapes of Halkidiki and Thessaloniki’s countryside.
Agia Anastasia Monastery – A Sanctuary of Miracles
Your first visit is to the Monastery of Agia Anastasia Pharmakolytria, founded in 888 AD by Empress Theophano. Dedicated to Saint Anastasia the Healer, the monastery is renowned for its miraculous relics and sacred atmosphere.
Surrounded by pine forests and mountain air, this active monastery houses rare icons, relics, and manuscripts, offering visitors a tranquil space for prayer and inner peace.
Monastery of Osios Paisios – A Modern Saint’s Legacy
Continue to the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, where the relics of Osios Paisios are kept. Saint Paisios of Mount Athos, one of the most beloved modern saints of the Orthodox Church, is remembered for his humility, compassion, and miracles. The monastery grounds, filled with the scent of incense and blooming gardens, invite visitors to reflect in silence and devotion.
Return to Your Hotel
Following your visits, relax on your scenic drive back, carrying with you a sense of peace, faith, and spiritual renewal.
Tour Inclusions
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Pick-Up & Drop-Off: Round-trip transfers from and to your hotel
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Transportation: Luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle
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Visits: Agia Anastasia Monastery and Osios Paisios Monastery
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Professional Guide: English-speaking escort throughout the tour
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Insurance: Third-party travel and liability coverage
