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
1.
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.
2.
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.
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