THIRD COURSE

PETRALONA-KASSANDRIA-SITHONIA-MOUNT ATHOS

PETRALONA

Our trip includes a visit to the Cave of Petralona, ​​one of the finest in the country. The formations inside the cave are exciting and stimulate imagination. In prehistoric times, the cave served as a refuge for people and animals. Researches have revealed stone tools and bones and traces of fire (the oldest in Europe) and the skull of the famous "Arhanthropos" whose age is still a matter of controversy among anthropologists. In the first leg of Halkidiki, visit the traditional village of Afitos. Sithonia, the second peninsula of Halkidiki, one of the most blessed regions in Greece, has green hills, beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, rugged mountains, picturesque villages and hospitable people. Travelling in Sithonia, can not but observe that many places have remained untouched by the tourists. The olive groves produce abundant oil, the vineyards heady wine, the herbs and wildflowers excellent honey and the clear sea fresh seafood.

MOUN ATHOS

The peninsula of Athos or Mount Athos, or Holy Mountain, is a theocratic state dedicated to the glory of God and the maintenance of orthodoxy. In Greece, the area is known as "the garden of the Virgin." The cruise around Athos offers a wonderful combination of knowledge and entertainment. Starting from the bay of Panagia you will be guided along the coast of the peninsula by boat.A unique opportunity to enjoy the magical scenery and the wonderful architecture of the monasteries.

Mount Athos	Petralona	Sithonia