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A skull on display in a museum. 1
A cave with stalactites and stalagmites. 2
A cave with stalactites and stalagmites, a walkway, and visitors. 3
A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a beach, and a densely wooded area. 4
A stone wall with colorful hanging flower pots and a swan statue. 5

Chalkidiki: Petralona Cave, Afytos, and Kassandra trip

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$717 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the ancient wonders of Petralona Cave and its museum
  • Enjoy a scenic drive to the Kassandra peninsula and the village of Afytos
  • Savour a delicious lunch at a traditional taverna with stunning views
  • Explore the cobblestone alleys of Afytos and admire its architecture
  • Relax with a coffee at a cliffside café or take a dip in the sea

Activity location

    • Kassandra Peninsula
    • Halkidiki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kassandra Peninsula
    • Halkidiki, Greece

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Chalkidiki: Petralona Cave, Afytos, and Kassandra trip

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$716.57 x 1 TravellerNZ$716.57
Total
Price is NZ$716.57
Until Fri, 19 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Petralona Cave
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Anthropological Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic drive to Kassandra
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stroll through Afytos village
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee or beach time in Afytos

What you can expect

Begin your day by heading towards the western slopes of Mount Katsika, where the famous Petralona Cave is located. Step inside one of Europe's most significant prehistoric sites, famous for the discovery of the Archanthropus of Petralona skull, believed to be around 700,000 years old.

Walk through a breathtaking network of natural tunnels adorned with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. After the cave, visit the adjacent Anthropological Museum to see the fascinating fossils of prehistoric lions, panthers, and elephants found in the area.

Next, hop back in your vehicle and enjoy a scenic 45-minute drive down to the Kassandra peninsula. Watch the landscape shift from mountainous terrain to shimmering turquoise sea views as you approach Afytos (also spelled Athytos).

Arrive in Afytos, a village uniquely built on a steep cliff overlooking the Toroneos Gulf. Head straight to the edge of the village—often called the “Rock of Afytos”—for a delicious lunch at a traditional taverna. Enjoy fresh seafood, Greek salad, and local wine while soaking in panoramic views of the crystal-clear Aegean Sea below.

Spend your afternoon wandering through the beautifully preserved stone-built village. Admire the unique 19th-century architecture, the traditional stone houses, and the historic Church of Agios Dimitrios in the central square. The village is filled with vibrant bougainvillea, quaint boutique shops selling handmade crafts, local honey, and souvenirs.

Depending on your mood, you can either sit down at a cliffside café for a refreshing iced frappé or traditional Greek coffee, or take a short walk down to the white-sand beach of Afytos for a quick, refreshing dip in the calm waters. Conclude your day tour and begin the drive back, having experienced a perfect blend of Greece's ancient past and its timeless coastal beauty.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kassandra Peninsula
    • Halkidiki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kassandra Peninsula
    • Halkidiki, Greece