Top Halkidiki Cultural Tours

View Meteora’s UNESCO-listed monasteries on this private full-day tour from Halkidiki, without worrying about transportation. Built on high pinnacles between the 14th and 16th centuries, several monasteries welcome visitors to absorb their history and religious treasures; and admire the views. Relax on the scenic drive through northern Greece; visit your choice of the open monasteries such as the Holy Trinity; and enjoy lunch (own expense) beneath the rocks before returning.

Sail towards the south of the Athos Peninsula and see from a close distance (from the boat), the mysterious and miraculous place which has been for centuries the center of Orthodoxy and you will find out new information about the history of Mount Athos and 8 of its monasteries. Stop in Ouranoupoli, where you will have enough free time to discover the village, to take a walk, to shop or to have a traditional meal in one of the taverns there.

A highlight of your stay in Greece will be a visit to the Meteora Monasteries.You will have the possibility to visit 2 of these fabulous monasteries, built high upon the steep rocks. Meteora is a geological miracle.

The magnificent royal tombs and the museum of Philippos are a great place to learn a lot about ancient Greek Macedonia and its history. In the multi-center museum of Aigai you will find the palace, two royal components, one of which belongs to Philip II the father of Alexander the Great and many more historical discoveries. Departing here you will surely have become wiser regarding the myth of the dynasty of King Philip father of Alexander the Great.

Admire the White Tower and the main landmarks of the city, such as the Galerius Arch, the Rotunda monument, the Old Town (Ano Poli) and the City Walls. A short stop at Agios Demetrius Byzantine church and its crypt, and you have the opportunity to visit the Archaeological Museum.

The Glassbottom, the one of a kind 5 years old vessel provides an interesting cruise, ideal for families, that combines the monasteries of Mount Athos with Ammouliani's island. In the first part of the cruise, we will see the monasteries of Mount Athos till Daphne's port (6 of 9 monasteries), while in the second part we will visit the unique inhabited island of the area Ammouliani. * From 01/05-30/06 every Tuesday and Thursday the 1,5-hour stop is at the center port of Ammouliani's village From 01/07-30/09 every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday the 1,5-hour stop is at the famous Alikes lagoon. (we stop at the port of the beach, you can go swimming or you can enjoy your lunch at the lagoon's restaurant)

The magnificent royal tombs and the museum of Philippos are a great place to learn a lot about ancient Greek Macedonia and its history. In the multi-center museum of Aigai you will find the palace, two royal components, one of which belongs to Philip II the father of Alexander the Great and many more historical discoveries. Departing here you will surely have become wiser regarding the myth of the dynasty of King Philip father of Alexander the Great.

The magnificent royal tombs and the museum of Philippos are a great place to learn a lot about ancient Greek Macedonia and its history. In the multi-center museum of Aigai you will find the palace, two royal components, one of which belongs to Philip II the father of Alexander the Great and many more historical discoveries. Departing here you will surely have become wiser regarding the myth of the dynasty of King Philip father of Alexander the Great.