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Social Programme & Excursions during the IS-FOE09

 

The Scientific Program of IS-FOE09 is enriched with various social events and tours in order for IS-FOE09 delegates or their accompanying persons to explore the Macedonia area and for the conference to be an enjoyable and memorable event for everyone.
These excursions are optional, and will be realized only if the minimum number of participants for each excursion will be registered.

Registration for the excursions:
In order to Register to the excursions, please download the form, fill it and send it to the IS-FOE09 Secretariat (Symvoli) at the isfoe@symvoli.gr
EXCURSION FORM:

Alternatively, you can contact the IS-FOE09 Secretariat:
Symvoli L.t.d - Conference & Event Organisers,
Tel: +30 2310 433099, Fax: +30 2310 433599
e-mail: isfoe@symvoli.gr
URL: www.symvoli.gr

Excursion #1: Vergina - Dion- Mount Olympus (The Mountain of Gods) (Optional)
Date: Saturday: 11th of July 2009
Duration: 12 hours approximately
Cost: 80 euros per person (includes: coach bus, guide, entrance to museums, lunch)
(In order for this tour to take place, the minimum number of participants should be 30 pax)

Vergina: The city of Aigae, the early ancient capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia which was discovered in the 19th century near Vergina, in northern Greece. The most important archaeological finds are the monumental palace, lavishly decorated with mosaics and painted stuccoes, and the burial ground with more than 300 tumuli, some of which date from the 11th century B.C. One of the royal tombs in the Great Tumulus which is identified as that of Philip II, the king of Macedonia who conquered all the Greek cities, paving the way for his son Alexander and the expansion of the Hellenistic world.
The visit to Vergina focuses on the impressive museum where we can admire royal Macedonian treasures that will help us understand Macedonians life. We will be able to view the way they dressed, the weapons they used, their jewelries, their art and sculpture, as well as influences they had from other civilization.



Dion, a Panmacedonian sanctuary, founded in the 5th century BC, dedicated to the father of Gods, Zeus, at the foothill of Mt. Olympus. This sacred place was for the Macedonians everything that Zeus' sanctuary in ancient Olympia was for the rest of the Greeks. One of the best water suppliers and draining of ancient Greece has been saved in Dion. Sanctuaries of many Gods such as pantheons have been discovered a few years ago.
The excursion to Dion includes a visit to the archeological site, where the participants will have the opportunity to walk through the ancient town and see the sanctuaries, the public baths, and the home of Dionysos (an ancient villa with a wonderful mosaic). Furthermore, they can visit the Old Christian church, the ancient agora, the theatre, etc. It also includes a visit to the archaeological museum (where the most ancient musical instrument of the world is exhibited). During the excursion attendants will visit and have lunch at the foothill of Mount Olympus.



Lunch will be provided

Useful Links
 Link about Vergina:
http://www.culture.gr
http://www.unesco.org
Link about Dion:
http://alexander.macedonia.culture.gr
Link about Mount Olympus:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Olympus

 

Excursion #2: Mount Athos Cruise (Optional)
Date: Thursday 9 or Friday 10 July (to be finalized)
Duration: 6 hours approximately
Cost: to be announced
(In order for this tour to take place, the minimum number of participants should be 30 pax)

Mount Athos: Only men are welcome to make a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, about 129 km south east of Thessaloniki, where it is possible to step back in time and mingle with hundreds of monks, from more than 20 monasteries, in one of the most scenic spots in Europe. This unique mountainous enclave on the coast is sprinkled with huge monasteries, most resembling castles, containing wonderful frescoes, mosaics and libraries. Mount Athos is a self-governing area within Greece, and to visit it is necessary to obtain a permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens, or from the Ministry of Northern Greece in Thessaloniki.

During this tour, the boat will sail along the coastline in order to maximize the viewing of some of the most prominent monasteries with magnificent architecture and enjoy the unique landscape.

Useful Links
 http://www.inathos.gr
http://www.culture.gr
http://www.macedonian-heritage.gr