Kassandra day trip from Thessaloniki: Private tour beaches villages

Turquoise water, pebble beaches and a 19th-century village in one afternoon from the city

A private day trip from Thessaloniki to Kassandra peninsula in Halkidiki, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide, takes six to seven hours and includes stops at a pebble-and-sand beach with water sports, the village of Afitos with its folklore museum and three churches, and the Agiasma holy spring on the eastern side of Nea Fokea. The tour runs in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water included. You choose which stops suit your afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kassandra Peninsula Highlights

• Enjoy beach with water sports
• Visit Afitos village and Folklore Museum
• See Apostle Paul's Agiasma in Nea Fokea

The experience

If you're staying in Thessaloniki without a car, a day trip to Kassandra solves the transport problem and opens up the peninsula's beaches and villages in one outing. The tour picks you up from your hotel and heads south into Halkidiki, where the water shifts from the Aegean gray to the turquoise the region is known for. The route covers roughly 60 kilometers round-trip, so most of the day is spent at the stops themselves rather than in transit.

The first beach features both pebble and sand, with a manicured park alongside and water sports available if you want to get in the water. From there the route moves to Afitos, a village that was the most populated settlement on Kassandra in the 19th century and still holds the religious structures from that era: St. Dimitrios Church in the central square, St. George Chapel, and the Assumption Chapel. The Aletras house in the square contains a folklore museum that shows how people lived in the region then. The third stop is the Agiasma, or holy spring of Apostle Paul, on Nea Fokea's eastern side: a landmark that draws both pilgrims and travelers passing through.

Your guide speaks English and travels with the group the whole way. The vehicle is air-conditioned and comes with bottled water. You'll have time to swim, walk the village, eat at a local restaurant the guide recommends, or simply sit by the water. The six-to-seven-hour window gives you flexibility to linger at whichever stop appeals most.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and return to Thessaloniki.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by iGoHellas

Is this one for you?The private vehicle and hotel pickup mean you don't need to arrange transport or navigate to a meeting point: useful if you're arriving by plane or staying without a rental car and want a full afternoon on the peninsula without the logistics.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

11 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How do I get picked up if I'm staying in central Thessaloniki?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. The driver collects you from your accommodation in the morning and returns you at the end of the day. The exact time depends on where you're staying and the day's traffic.

What is Afitos village actually like to walk around?

Afitos is a working village with a central square, three churches dating to the 1800s, and the Aletras house folklore museum in the middle of it. You'll have time to explore the square, visit the museum if you choose, and eat lunch at one of the local tavernas. It's small enough to cover on foot in an hour or two.

Can I swim at the beach stop, or is it just a photo spot?

The first beach has both pebble and sand, and water sports are available if you want to get in. You can swim, rent equipment, or simply walk the shoreline. How long you spend there is up to you.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but your guide recommends local restaurants at each stop and can help you order. Bottled water is provided in the vehicle.

What is the Agiasma, and why is it a stop on the tour?

The Agiasma is the holy spring of Apostle Paul on Nea Fokea's eastern side, one of the most recognized landmarks in the area. It's a pilgrimage site and a scenic spot where the tour stops so you can see it and spend time if you wish.