NSG 2026 Field trips

Participate in Exciting Field Experiences

The below field trips are planned to take place on 23 and 24 September 2026.

Field Trip 1

City Walking Tour

Field Trip 2

Archaeological Sites and Landscapes of Northern Greece (Mount Olympus & Vergina)

Field Trip 3

Mining Heritage and Mount Athos Coastal Cruise

Field Trip 4

Meteora UNESCO Global Geopark: Geology and Cultural Landscape

Field Trip 1 City Walking Tour

Date:

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Time:

18:00 - 20:30 (TBC)

Field Trip Leader

Prof. Paola Pretosino, Professor of Volcanology, University of Naples Federico II

Stay tuned for more information to be announced on this field trip!

Schedule
07:30Departure from Thessaloniki
09:30Arrival at Stratoniki / Stratoni mining district – overview of the Eldorado Gold mining area
10:45Coffee break in Stratoni village
11:15 Departure for Ouranoupolis
12:15Arrival at Ouranoupolis – lunch break / free time
14:00 Departure for Mount Athos coastal cruise
14:00–17:00Cruise along the western coast of Mount Athos (view of monasteries)
17:30Departure for Thessaloniki
20:00Arrival in Thessalonikiing activity, and cultural heritage in one of Greece’s most distinctive regions.
Field Trip 2 Archaeological Sites and Landscapes of Northern Greece. Mount Olympus – Litochoro – Vergina

Date:

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Time:

08:00 - 20:00 (TBC)

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, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a protected area of exceptional geological, hydrological and ecological significance. Participants will visit the Enipeas Gorge, illustrating the geomorphology of the Olympus massif, followed by a brief hike and lunch at Prionia. 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. The detailed itinerary will be confirmed as we get closer to the event. Schedule is still subject to minor changes depending on weather and road conditions.

Schedule
17:30Departure from Congess Centre (EAGE registration desk), walking tour via Plebiscito Square
18:00Entrance to Bourbon Tunnel
19:15End of the visit
Field Trip 3 Mining Heritage and Mount Athos Coastal Cruise

Date:

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Time:

07:30 - 20:00 (TBC)

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
07:30Departure from Thessaloniki
09:30Arrival at Stratoniki / Stratoni mining district – overview of the Eldorado Gold mining area
10:45Coffee break in Stratoni village
11:15 Departure for Ouranoupolis
12:15Arrival at Ouranoupolis – lunch break / free time
14:00 Departure for Mount Athos coastal cruise
14:00–17:00Cruise along the western coast of Mount Athos (view of monasteries)
17:30Departure for Thessaloniki
20:00Arrival in Thessalonikiing activity, and cultural heritage in one of Greece’s most distinctive regions.
Field Trip 4 Meteora UNESCO Global Geopark: Geology and Cultural Landscape.
Meteora – Kalambaka – Meteora – Pyli Geopark

Date:

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Time:

07:30 - 18:30 (TBC)

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
07:30Departure from Thessaloniki
10:30 - 11:30Geological stops and viewpoints at Meteora
11:30 - 12:30Geopark interpretation and landscape discussion (Meteora–Pyli Geopark)
13:00- 14:30Lunch in Kalambaka
14:30 - 15:30Visit to Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom Museum
15:45Departure for Thessaloniki
18:30Arrival in Thessaloniki

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