Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
A unique opportunity to visit both the UNESCO World Heritage site and the historic 42 B.C. battlefield of Philippi plus, upon return to Thessaloniki, to interact with the battle's strategies with strategic games experts, while buffet dining.
What's included
Ticket to the archaeological site of Philippi
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
War gaming with the equipment and under the game instructions of members of the Hellenic Association of Friends of History and Strategic Games
Lunch
What to expect
Philippi
3h
Visit with an accredited guide the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Philippi, named after himself by Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great.
In a city that flourished as a Christian metropolis after Apostle Paul founded there the first Christian Church in European territories in 49-50 A.C., a 4th c. B.C. theatre, a Roman Forum, three early Christian basilicas, an Octagon Church and the assumed spot where Apostle Paul was imprisoned after curing a girl are among the highlights to be seen.
Entrance fee to the site is included.
Outside the city lies the field of one of the greatest battles of the Roman Civil War, involving about 200,000 men, where the forces of Marcus Antonius and Octavianus clashed in 42 B.C. with those of Brutus and Cassius, in order to avenge for Julius Caesar's assassination.
Thessaloniki
3h
In the evening, back in Thessaloniki, members of the Hellenic Association of History and Strategic Games Friends will guide you to the strategies of the Battle of Philippi with the modelling representation they have created themselves.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet you at the Ticking Clock
End point
Return to Thessaloniki, at the Ticking Clock events venue, for the war gaming experience. No transport to the hotel is foreseen afterwards.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
