The 4 Halkidiki Tours We Would Book Again

1.Mount Athos Glassbottom Cruise with Ammouliani Island visit

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

Cruise past six Mount Athos monasteries, see the seabed through glass, and spend 1.5 hours swimming or eating on Ammouliani Island.

“The cruise to Mount Athos and Ammouliani Island was truly unforgettable. Sailing along the monasteries of Mount Athos was breathtaking, and the stop at Ammouliani offered crystal-clear waters and a peaceful atmosphere. Everything was well organized, the crew was very friendly, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.”

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2.Ouranoupoli: Mount Athos Peninsula Sightseeing Cruise

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

Cruise past eight Mount Athos monasteries from Ouranoupoli, with multilingual commentary, Aegean views, snacks, and possible dolphin sightings.

“It was really great and fun trip. To know a little bit of Athos peninsula history was really inspiring.”

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3.From Ouranoupolis: Cruise to Mount Athos Monasteries

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

Cruise from Ouranoupolis along Mount Athos, viewing eight monasteries, hearing multilingual history, and watching for dolphins and monk seals.

“Very calm trip in a boat around the Athos. Seen about 10 places from the sea. Being able to buy a drink, coffee and some sweets for my kid. I expected to hear the explanation in Serbian also, but OK.”

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

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

Cruise from Ouranoupoli to Diaporos and Ammouliani for clear-water swimming, a Greek BBQ lunch, beaches, music, and island views.

“The experience was fantastic. The staff were consistently friendly and courteous, and the ship was tidy and well-maintained. There was a variety of drinks and packaged snacks available, mostly savory but with some sweet options. While lunch was light, it was sufficient, especially if you had a big breakfast. At the first stop, you'll need to be able to swim, as the boat anchors a few meters from the shore. Consider bringing beach shoes, as the terrain can be rocky or have seaweed. The water is wonderful. A waterproof bag would be helpful if you plan to swim to shore and stay there instead of returning to the boat. The…”

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