4 Tours in Halkidiki to Build a Day Around

1.Mount Athos Glassbottom Cruise with Ammouliani Island visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 592 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Our pick

Set out from Ouranoupoli on the Eirinikos Glassbottom boat for a five-hour cruise past six Mount Athos monasteries. Multilingual commentary explains the sights, while the glass-bottom viewing area reveals Ouranoupoli’s reef. You’ll also have 1.5 hours at Ammouliani for swimming, lunch, or a look around.

“So happy that we decided to join this trip, was great from beginning to end, very informative and friendly staff. The island of Ammouliani was beautiful, we bought some beautiful local jewellery and a few gifts, tasted the best vale waffle ever and the weather was fantastic.”

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2.Ouranoupoli: Mount Athos Peninsula Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 305 reviews · from $28Best value

From Ouranoupoli, cruise for three hours along Mount Athos’s western shore. See eight monasteries, including Dochiariou, Xiropotamou, and Panteleimonos, while onboard commentary explains Orthodox monastic life and entry restrictions. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase, and dolphins may appear on lucky days.

“Check in went smoothly, the boat was in perfect condition and the Audio Guide available in several languages over the loudspeaker of the vessel - but loud enough and clearly understandable. Plan enough time for parking, if you arrive by car. The public parking was already full and closed, when we arrived so you might need to park elsewhere and then plan enough time to walk to the meeting point.”

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3.From Ouranoupolis: Cruise to Mount Athos Monasteries

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 298 reviews · from $28

Set out from Ouranoupolis, the gateway to Mount Athos, for a 3.5-hour sightseeing cruise along the monastic peninsula. You’ll see eight of its 20 monasteries from the water, hear commentary in several languages, use onboard binoculars, and watch for dolphins or a Mediterranean monk seal. The boat returns to the same port.

“Terrific tour. Great crew, right sized boat and the perfect amount of time to see the wonders of Mt Athos. I would strongly recommend you take this wonderful trip with a great captain who will make sure you have a enjoyable trip.”

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4.Chalkidiki: Blue Lagoon & Ammouliani Island Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 269 reviews · from $45

Set out from Ouranoupoli on Eirinikos Glassbottom Cruises for a six-hour family cruise to Diaporos, Vourvourou, Sithonia, and Ammouliani. You’ll see yellow coral through the boat, swim from the vessel in clear water, eat souvlaki and Greek salad, and spend time at Alikes Beach. A DJ and VIP deck keep the ride lively.

“This was a great tour. Super nice people. We enjoyed the trip for the third time and it gets every time better. If you don’t book this trip you will miss a beautiful trip. Thumbs up.”

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