The below field trips are planned to take place on 7 and 11 September 2025.
Archaeological Sites and Landscapes of Northern Greece
Mining Heritage and Mount Athos Coastal Cruise
Meteora UNESCO Global Geopark: Geology and Cultural Landscape
Pompeii and Herculaneum
Boat Excursion
Date:
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Time:
17:30 - 19:15 CEST
Field Trip Leader
To be announced
Highlights:
This field trip explores the archaeological and natural landscapes of Northern Greece, combining visits to important historic sites with scenic stops in the foothills of Mount Olympus. Participants will visit the archaeological park of Dion, an important religious and cultural center of ancient Macedonia. The excursion continues with a stop near Enipeas Gorge, illustrating the geomorphology of the Olympus massif, followed by lunch in Litochoro. The trip concludes at Vergina, ancient Aigai, the first capital of the Macedonian kingdom and burial place of the royal dynasty, including the tomb traditionally attributed to the father of Alexander the Great.
| Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 17:30 | Departure from Congess Centre (EAGE registration desk), walking tour via Plebiscito Square |
| 18:00 | Entrance to Bourbon Tunnel |
| 19:15 | End of the visit |
Date:
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Time:
07:30 - 21:00
Field Trip Leader
Prof. Paola Pretosino, Professor of Volcanology, University of Naples Federico II
Highlights:
This field trip combines the mining heritage of northeastern Chalkidiki with the cultural landscape of the Mount Athos peninsula. The excursion begins with a visit to the Stratoniki mining area, including a guided stop overlooking the Stratoni mining operations of Eldorado Gold and a discussion of the region’s long history of polymetallic mining. Participants will then travel to Ouranoupolis, the gateway to Mount Athos, where they will board a boat for a three-hour coastal cruise departing at 14:00. The cruise offers views of the Athonite peninsula and several historic monasteries along the western coast.
| Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | Departure from Thessaloniki |
| 09:30 | Arrival at Stratoniki / Stratoni mining district – overview of the Eldorado Gold mining area |
| 10:45 | Coffee break in Stratoni village |
| 11:15 | Departure for Ouranoupolis |
| 12:15 | Arrival at Ouranoupolis – lunch break / free time |
| 14:00 | Departure for Mount Athos coastal cruise |
| 14:00–17:00 | Cruise along the western coast of Mount Athos (view of monasteries) |
| 17:30 | Departure for Thessaloniki |
| 20:00 | Arrival in Thessalonikiing activity, and cultural heritage in one of Greece’s most distinctive regions. |
Date:
Sunday, 7 September 2025
Time:
14:30 - 19:30
Field Trip Leader
Prof. Claudio Scarpati, Professor of Vulcanology at University of Naples Federico II
Highlights:
This field trip explores the remarkable geological landscape of Meteora, part of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark. Participants will visit scenic viewpoints where the spectacular conglomerate rock towers illustrate the geological evolution of the Thessalian basin and the geomorphological processes that shaped this unique landscape. The excursion highlights the interaction between geology, landscape, and cultural heritage, including the famous Meteora monasteries built atop the rock pillars. The trip also includes a stop in Kalambaka and a visit to the Natural History Museum of Meteora, providing additional geological and environmental context.
Route: Thessaloniki → Meteora → Kalambaka → Museum → Thessaloniki
| Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | Departure from Thessaloniki |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Geological stops and viewpoints at Meteora |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Geopark interpretation and landscape discussion (Meteora–Pyli Geopark) |
| 13:00- 14:30 | Lunch in Kalambaka |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Visit to Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom Museum |
| 15:45 | Departure for Thessaloniki |
| 18:15 | Arrival in Thessaloniki |
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