Ferry from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra
1h 55m · 1 operator
Ierissos to Megisti Lavra at a glance
Ferries from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. Departures in that window are at 08:35. The crossing takes 1h 55m. The route is served by 1 operator: Agioreitikes Grammes. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 3 December 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 3 December 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Ierissos to Megisti Lavra is a small-boat service down the eastern side of the Athos peninsula, run by Agioreitikes Grammes and taking a little under two hours. It is a pilgrim service rather than a tourist ferry, and it hugs a coastline that is otherwise almost impossible to reach. The vessels are modest, so the sailing is weather-dependent.
Megisti Lavra is the landing for Great Lavra, the oldest and largest of the twenty ruling monasteries on Mount Athos, founded in 963. Access to the monastic republic is restricted to men holding a diamonitirion permit, arranged in advance through the Athos pilgrims' bureau. There is nothing touristic at the landing; this is a working religious community.
Sailings are roughly daily in season, and the timetable is shown below, but no fares are published yet. Confirm your permit before you plan any travel, because you will not be allowed to land without one. Ierissos itself is a quiet Halkidiki beach town and an easy base on the secular side of the border.
Weekly Ierissos to Megisti Lavra Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published from 13 November 2026 to 3 December 2026, where the published timetable ends: the days it sails and its departure times from Ierissos.
Agioreitikes Grammes
Book Agioreitikes Grammes tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 08:35 |
Timetable published to 3 December 2026.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 3 December 2026. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails every day from 13 November, 1 sailing a day. Departs 08:35. Fastest crossing 1h 55m. Agioreitikes Grammes.
- December 2026: sails every day to 3 December, 1 sailing a day. Departs 08:35. Fastest crossing 1h 55m. Agioreitikes Grammes.
Ierissos to Megisti Lavra Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Sat 14 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Sun 15 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Mon 16 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Tue 17 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Wed 18 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Thu 19 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Fri 20 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Sat 21 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Sun 22 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Mon 23 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Tue 24 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Wed 25 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
| Thu 26 November | 08:35 | 10:30 | 1h 55m | Agioreitikes Grammes |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra?
Ferries from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra are scheduled 14 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 3 December 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra today. Departure time: 08:35.
How many ferries run from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra this week?
7 sailings from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day this week.
What time is the first ferry from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra?
Ferries from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra leave at 08:35.
How long is the ferry from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra?
The crossing from Ierissos to Megisti Lavra takes 1h 55m.
Which ferry companies operate the Ierissos to Megisti Lavra route?
The Ierissos to Megisti Lavra route is served by Agioreitikes Grammes.
Tips for the Ierissos to Megisti Lavra ferry
- Many short-hop vessels do not have toilet facilities; use facilities at the port before boarding.
- The eastern coast of islands (lee side) provides shelter from the meltemi; ports on the eastern shore of Mykonos, Naxos, and Paros are usually calmer.
- The meltemi is a reliable, predictable wind – sailors and ferry operators know its pattern well. It blows hard in the afternoon but often eases overnight.
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