15 Halkidiki Tours to Book Ahead

1.Mount Athos Glassbottom Cruise with Ammouliani Island visit

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

5-hour glass-bottom cruise past Mount Athos monasteries and Drenia islets, plus 1.5 hours on Ammouliani Island for swimming.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 391 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Glass-bottom cruise from Ouranoupoli to Chalkidiki beaches, 2 swim stops at Diaporos and Ammouliani, BBQ lunch, DJ and VIP cocktails.

“We really enjoyed everything, but the Ammouliani Island was our favorite.”

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3.From Ouranoupolis: Cruise to Mount Athos Monasteries

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 352 reviews · 3h 30m · from $29Best value

A 3.5-hour boat cruise from Ouranoupolis to view Mount Athos monasteries from the sea, with history, wildlife chances, and binoculars.

“Kann man gern machen, man kommt halt nur auf 500 Meter an die Küste Ran, also unbedingt ein Fernglas mitnehmen. Info kommt 3sprachig aus dem Lautsprecher. aber für 25 Euro 3,5 h mit dem Boot is fair. Oben ist beschattet, alles gut. An Land geht man nie,1 Kuttenträger kommt im Kloster Dorf an Board und verkauft Selbst erstelltes.”

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4.Ouranoupoli: Mount Athos Sightseeing Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

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

3-hour glass-bottom cruise from Ouranoupoli for guided Mount Athos views, onboard music, and a look at reefs, with a bar at sea.

“Escursione organizzata in modo eccellente, barca comoda e non eccessivamente affollata, staff ed equipaggio gentile e cordiale. Orario di partenza rispettato e, prima del rientro in porto, incontro con tre monaci di uno dei monasteri del Monte Athos che hanno raggiunto con un gommone la nostra imbarcazione per richieste di benedizioni ed offerte in cambio di loro prodotti artigianali. La spiegazione di tutto quello che abbiamo visto dall'imbarcazione è avvenuta in più lingue, compreso l'italiano, attraverso un impianto audio con casse amplificatori. Purtroppo, il rumore del motore ed il brusio delle persone a bordo non consentono un ascolto ottimale. Sarebbe super poter fruire di un ascolto ...”

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5.Mount Athos & visit Ammouliani’s island (mixed cruise)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Mixed cruise from Ouranoupoli to Mount Athos monastery coast views, plus a 1.5-hour swim break on Ammouliani, with onboard narration.

“Very nice trip, starting from Ouranoupoli. Travelled about one hour south to mount Athos, saw a few monasteries, and after that returned to Alikes beach where we could enjoy the sun for 1.5 hours. Great experience for this price. Back to Ouranoupoli, the whole experience lasted 5 hours.”

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6.Blue Lagoon-Vourvourou Lunch Cruise from Ouranoupolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48

Blue Lagoon and Alykes swim stops from Ouranoupolis with onboard souvlaki lunch, water slides, and a glassbottom-style boat for about 6 hours.

“Great family trip. Crew was super helpful. I would recomend this trip to everyone. Jumping from boat to see in two lications was super fun.”

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7.Chalkidiki: Scuba Diving for Beginners in Kassandra

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

Beginner scuba on Kassandra, Chalkidiki: 3 hours with a PADI instructor, small groups, clear Mediterranean sea life, and full equipment.

“The guide was a very good professional. He was patient with each of the participants and managed to make us feel safe even in rough water conditions.”

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8.Snorkeling trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $57Top rated

Halkidiki snorkeling trip with hotel pickup, sanitized gear, wetsuit, and a small-group guide through reefs, caves, and tunnels.

“The snorkeling trip was truly amazing! A memory for life. We were absolute beginners but felt very safe. Very good instructurs. Highly recommend!”

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9.Cruise to Mount Athos Monasteries from Ouranoupolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

3.5-hour cruise from Ouranoupoli to view Mount Athos monasteries, with binoculars, free Wi-Fi, and multilingual audio in English.

“Good way to see a few monasteries as you cant get on land easy! that's all I want to say Viator - if you force me to type more il will just give up as am doing you a favour here!¬!¬!!!”

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10.Half Day Kayak Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Half-day sea kayaking in Halkidiki: training, calm Vourvourou Bay to Diaporos island, swim and snorkel, photos included.

“An activity accessible to all and very well managed by Manolis. He shared his passion for this beautiful region and gave us lots of interesting information. The route includes the island of Diaporos and two of its magnificent beaches. A break for swimming, photos and snacks (fresh fruit and local specialties) is included.”

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11.Sithonia: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

First-time scuba experience in Sithonia, Halkidiki. Learn with a PADI instructor, then enjoy a calm 12-metre underwater session.

“Amazing experience, it was our first time trying scuba diving. The course to start with was very instructive and easy to understand. We definitely want to take it further so we can scuba dive longer and deeper in the future. This is something I wanted to do for years and I’m glad I have done it here. They made us feel very comfortable. The water was crystal clear and we saw many fishes and colorful marine vegetation. Thank you!”

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12.Blue Lagoon Cruise on a Pirate’s Boat

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

Halkidiki pirate-boat cruise from Ormos Panagias to the Blue Lagoon, snorkeling, Sithonia coves, lunch onboard, 9 hours, $46.

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13.Kassandra: Sunset Sailing Boat Tour of Secluded Coves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Small-group Kassandra sunset sail with secluded coves in Halkidiki, swims and snorkel time, coffee or tea, and anchored Aegean sunset.

“It was an amazing trip. We got coffee while exploring the local coast. Made a stop at a beautiful beach so we could jump from the boat and snorkel a bit. Then we saw dolphins and enjoyed the sunset on the way back. The captain was extremely polite and seemed very experienced.”

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14.Sunshine Cruise from Halkidiki

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 53 reviews · 7 hours · from $44

Sunshine Cruise from Halkidiki: sail Toroneos Gulf, swim at Sithonia, free time in Neos Marmaras, then a turtle shaped Kelifos stop.

“we wanted to hear more details from the guide about what we see around during the sail. the meal was very bad.”

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15.Kassandra: West Sithonia Coves and Islets Sailboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 5 hours · from $69

Half-day sailing in Halkidiki from Chrousso Marina, with Kelyfos and Kamenos swim stops, snorkeling gear, SUP, and a small-group vibe.

“Heerlijk de stops bij de baaien. Mooie visjes kunnen zien met snorkelen! George is ook een prettige man die weet wat hij doet. Zeker een aanrader”

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