11 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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5.Ouranoupoli: Mount Athos Sightseeing Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Set out from Ouranoupoli on the Eirinikos, a three-hour glass-bottom cruise along the western side of Mount Athos. An onboard guide explains the monasteries in several languages, including English, Greek, Italian, German, and Romanian. You can buy drinks and snacks at the bar, use the onboard toilet, and watch for dolphins and views of Drenia.

“Totul a fost profesionist (ora de plecare, personalul vasului, prezentarea obiectivelor in limba romana).”

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6.Chalkidiki: Scuba Diving for Beginners in Kassandra

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 3 hours · from $92Top rated

Learn basic scuba skills in shallow water, then spend about 45 minutes exploring Kassandra’s clear Mediterranean coast with a PADI instructor. Groups are capped at four, with personalized help from instructors such as Emilio. No license or prior experience is needed, and equipment, PADI eLearning, water, and selected hotel pickup are included.

“Instructor was really clear and kind, felt like you could really trust him from a beginner, learnt a lot and had a lot of fun diving for the first time ever!”

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7.Blue Lagoon Cruise on a Pirate’s Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 64 reviews · 9 hours · from $46

Spend nine hours aboard the pirate-themed Menia Maria III from Ormos Panagias. Swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon, cruise past Diasporos Island, visit Sithonia beaches, and enjoy a light lunch, onboard entertainment, and optional hotel pickup from Kassandra or Sithonia. Bring swimwear, towels, sunscreen, and cash.

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8.From Ouranoupoli: Blue Lagoon Two Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 63 reviews · from $39

Set out from Ouranoupoli with Athos Sea Cruises for a seven-hour trip to Diaporos Island, Ammouliani Island, and Banana Beach. You’ll swim in clear Halkidiki water, browse Ammouliani’s local market, enjoy a light Greek lunch, and have time for music, shade, snorkeling, and quiet beach time. English and Greek guides are available.

“Excellent cruise, very well organized and kind staff. Everything I saw was a dream. In short, my family and I recommend with love and we will definitely return!”

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9.From Nea Fokea: Chalkidiki 6-Hour Cruise by Sailing Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $89

Join captain Sven and a maximum of 12 people for a 6.5-hour sailing trip from Nea Fokea. Swim and snorkel near Afytos, Kriopigi, and Kalithea, stop at a beach bar, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and coffee aboard a clean modern sailboat.

“The experience was amazing, we had the best time! Definitely recommend!!”

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10.Kassandra: Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · from $102

At Diving Center Sredetz, you learn basic scuba skills with instructors including Anton, Dimitri, and Mikael before a 30-minute underwater session near Kassandra. Clear water, mild conditions, small groups of up to five, and support in five languages make this a strong first try for adults and children aged eight and up.

“It was an amazing chance for my 9 years old son. He truly enjoyed it and wants to do it again next year. They were well organized, real pros. Highly recommend to take photos too as you can have nice memories for later on 😬”

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11.Kassandra: West Sithonia Coves and Islets Sailboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $67

Spend five hours sailing between Kassandra and Sithonia with a skipper, stopping at Kelyfos Island, Kamenos, and possibly Gerochristos or Diaporti. Swim, snorkel, use the SUP, and enjoy coffee, tea, and water aboard a small yacht limited to nine people. Bring your own food and drinks.

“Lovely trip, nice skipper, beautiful views & some wonderful waves to ride on. We‘ll be back, thank you.”

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