Some
HISTORY
Among the most important discoveries in Greece, the Dikili Tash (upright stone), is one of the oldest excavated prehistoric tell settlements dating back to 6500-1200 BC. Some of the unique elements that characterize its history include: the houses, daily chores, lake hunting, clay artifacts and first winemaking recorded in Europe.
An exploration of the cave paintings dating back to the Bronze Age in Krioneri and Pangeo will ensue. The natural landscape, the caves in the area and the plain of Philippi are inextricably linked with the life in prehistoric times.
An exploration of the cave paintings dating back to the Bronze Age in Krioneri and Pangeo will ensue. The natural landscape, the caves in the area and the plain of Philippi are inextricably linked with the life in prehistoric times.
The
EXPERIENCE
This travel experience is specially designed by historians, travel guides, the French Archeological Institute of Kavala and local experts to present you with the prehistoric vibes of the Philippi Park region. If you are a fan of prehistoric cultures, clay artifacts, cave paintings, naturally built houses and hunting techniques this is your amazing chance to meet the prehistoric culture of Dikili Tash. Be aware of the very important historical detail that at Dikili Tash is found the oldest in Europe wine making findings, dating at 4.300 BC, which are great proofsof the wine history of the region and its connection to Dionysus. There more than eight (8) wineries and estates in the region that keep this wine tradition going.
Tour
INFORMATION
- Bus transfer to all guided tour
- Official guide of Philippi Park for all guided tour
- Official leader of Philippi Park during the whole tour
- Official mountain leader of Philippi Park during the whole tour
- Entrance fee at all archeological sites
- One (1) lunch with Philippi Park gastronomy products
- Philippi Park gastronomy box with local products
- Official photographer of Philippi park to cover the expedition
- Map and things to do in Philippi Park
The
PROGRAM
FULL DAY
Gathering at starting point
Guided Tour at the monument of Vibius Quartus, the so-called “Orthopetra” or “Dikili Tash”. Otherwise known as the “crib of Bucephalus” overlooking the homonym hill of the prehistoric settlement. Here we will discuss the prehistoric settlement, the population’s history, any archeological findings and discoveries.
Guided Tour at the Krioneri Cave paintings – We will continue our expedition chronologically and head to the village of Krioneri and its cave paintings while discussing the prehistoric engraves and the stories they depict. The entire plain of Philippi will be visible allowing our imagination to illustrate life back then, the lake, as well as unravel later historic events all surmounting to the importance of this land.
Guided Tour at the Environmental Natural Path of Palea Kavala. An impressive guide through the natural terrain of this well preserved path, bird and flower watching through the whole route, watermills and waterfalls.
Lunch at traditional restaurant with Park Philippi gastronomy.
Return to hotel (For summer period there is the option to head to the beach)
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