8 Beach Tours in Halkidiki Weighed Up Side by Side

1.Sithonia Beaches and Scenic Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 328 reviews · 12 hours · from $100Our pick

Spend 12 hours touring Sithonia with driver-guide Stefanos in an eight-seat minivan. Swim at Karydi, Fava, Kavourotrypes, and Kalamitsi, then stop in Sarti, Porto Koufo, and Neos Marmaras. The day mixes beach time, coastal views, lunch, village walks, and useful local advice, with hotel pickup available in central Thessaloniki.

“I booked a private Sithonia tour and expected a nice, scenic trip with beach stops. What I got was so much more! Our driver Stefanos gave us a great commentary along the way, including history, culture, every day life, customs and answered all the questions. He was extremely flexible, extended our stay at certain beaches when we asked him to and adjusted the schedule when necessary to avoid the big crowds. When I said I was planning to visit Ano Poli, the upper city, he changed the return route in order to pass thru Ano Poli at sunset time, so we got glorious views of the city from above! The…”

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2.Halkidiki Blue Lagoon Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 277 reviews · 10 hours · from $77

Spend 10 hours traveling from Thessaloniki to Halkidiki by air-conditioned transfer and three-level pirate ship. Swim in the Blue Lagoon, visit quiet Sithonia beaches, cruise around Diaporos, and enjoy a light lunch. Pickup is from central Thessaloniki, with an English-speaking guide and drinks available to buy on board.

“The trip was fantastic.The views from the boat were amazing.Two stops in a beatiful lagunes for swimming.Two suprices for kids on boat during the trip. Information from the guide given in 4 lanuages (english,german,italian, greek).We had fantastic time and would go again in the future.”

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3.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 boat trip to Sithonia, Diaporos, Vourvourou, and Ammouliani. You’ll see yellow coral through the glass-bottom keel, swim in the Blue Lagoon, eat souvlaki and Greek salad, then spend time at Alikes Beach. A DJ, drinks, and a VIP deck add a lively touch.

“It was the best thing ever , we had a lot of fun ❤️❤️”

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4.Halkidiki Blue Lagoon Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 102 reviews · from $73

Spend 11 hours traveling from Thessaloniki to Ormos Panagias, then cruise to Ammouliani for a village stop, swimming, beach time, and lunch with wine or juice. You’ll also stop near Vourvourou and the Diaporos islands for a short swim. An English-speaking host helps at the ports, with audio commentary in several languages.

“The tour guide was really friendly and we were surprised to get that much for the price we paid. We had a perfect amount of time at each stop and the food was very delicious for both vegetarians and meat eaters. The transportation had and A/C but was quite full but later on the boat that was no problem at all. I recommend for friends and families but maybe not for people with bad mobility because we had to walk (very short) distances uphill and get up on a ladder after jumping into the water (optinal).Read more”

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5.Blue Lagoon-Vourvourou Lunch Cruise from Ouranoupolis

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

Meet at Ouranoupolis’ Byzantine Tower at 11 a.m. for a six-hour cruise to Vourvourou’s Blue Lagoon and Alykes beach. You get two 90-minute swimming stops, souvlaki lunch, boat water slides, and English service. Theodosis and his future wife are among the friendly crew members praised for making the day enjoyable.

“We enjoyed the route and the scenery. We did not like the fact that many more tickets are sold than the available seats. You must arrive at the ship at least an hour before departure if you want to find a seat outside at the bow”

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6.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. You will swim and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon, cruise past Diasporos Island, stop at Sithonia beaches, and enjoy a light lunch with an English-speaking escort, animator, and crew. Pickup is available from parts of Kassandra and Sithonia.

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7.From Ouranoupoli: Blue Lagoon Two Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 63 reviews · from $39Best value

Spend seven hours aboard an Athos Sea Cruises boat from Ouranoupoli, visiting uninhabited Diaporos Island, Ammouliani’s village market, and Banana Beach. Swim in clear Halkidiki water, snorkel, enjoy a light Greek lunch, and listen to music. English and Greek guiding, audio support, and wheelchair access 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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8.Halkidiki Beach-Hopping with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · from $89

Leave Thessaloniki for a seven-hour beach day on Kassandra with guide Michael or Dora. You’ll visit two beaches for swimming and sun, hear local stories, and may stop at places such as Potidaia, Sani, or St. Paul’s Cave. Transport is by car or van for four to eight people, with beach bars, snacks, and optional water sports available.

“We loved the whole experience. My son (18) and I were well taken care of. Dora and Michael think of everything! We wanted a day at the beach and our day exceeded expectations. So nice to hear the history of the areas we went to. The beaches chosen were amazing and so beautiful. Special beer and Greek treats were a surprise and so thoughtful! Thank you Dora and Daphne for the best day. Michael too! It was nice to have a family owned company. Sully and I couldn’t have had a more perfect day.”

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