8 Beach Day Trips in Thessaloniki Worth Booking

1.Sithonia Beaches and Scenic Villages Tour

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

Explore Sithonia’s finest beaches and villages from Thessaloniki on a small-group minivan tour with swimming, scenery, lunch, and local guidance.

“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

Review of the Halkidiki Blue Lagoon Cruise from Thessaloniki, covering beaches, boat comfort, lunch, pickup, value, and practical tips.

“We really enjoyed this trip. The pirate ship was great and the staff were wonderful. It was nice to see that a lot of things were done to engage young children. The beaches were amazing and beautiful. We really appreciated that umbrellas were provided on the beach and there was a small boat to transport personal belongings to and from the ship. Lunch tasted good and was a normal size portion. Only suggestion would be to serve a drink with lunch. Thank you for a great day!”

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

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

Cruise from Ouranoupoli to Blue Lagoon and Ammouliani for swimming, Greek barbecue, glass-bottom views, music, and family fun.

“It was a great trip (kurva jó)! We have visited a nice snorkelling place and jumped a lot from the boat, than we had a great time at Alikes beach. The lunch was small but tasty, would recommend it anytime!”

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4.Halkidiki Blue Lagoon Cruise with Lunch

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

Spend a full day from Thessaloniki cruising Halkidiki, swimming at Blue Lagoon, visiting Ammouliani, and enjoying lunch by the sea.

“Well organised and plenty of time to relax on the beach.”

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5.Blue Lagoon-Vourvourou Lunch Cruise from Ouranoupolis

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

Review of the Blue Lagoon and Vourvourou lunch cruise from Ouranoupolis, with swimming stops, souvlaki, boat slides, timing, and practical tips.

“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

Review the 9-hour Halkidiki Blue Lagoon cruise on Menia Maria III, with snorkeling, beach stops, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.

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7.From Ouranoupoli: Blue Lagoon Two Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 63 reviews · from $40Best value

Review of the Blue Lagoon two-island cruise from Ouranoupoli, with swimming stops, Ammouliani market, lunch, prices, and practical tips.

“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

Review of Halkidiki beach hopping from Thessaloniki, with two swims, small groups, local stories, snacks, and practical planning tips.

“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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