Modern Vergina is a small and attractive village close to Veria, and home to one of Greece's most important archaeological sites. The ancient city lies at the feet of Pieria, site of Aiges, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Lower Macedonia, identified by historians with the city of Vergina.

The first graves of important figures were found in the 1950s and 1960s,culminating with the discovery of the royal graves in the great mound, uncovered in 1977. We shall have the opportunity to see the excavation area, the extensive cemetery site and the remarkable Macedonian tombs-among them the most important, the burial place of King Philip II (336 BC) still intact and untouched by grave robbers. Close by lies the royal tomb of Alexander IV (310 BC). The tombs were decorated with brilliant frescos and the finds from within them are now kept and displayed for visitors to marvel at the Vergina Museum. As well as the royal tombs, we shall, also, see the palace and theater, the Temple of Eukleia, with the votive offerings of Queen Euridice, grandmother of Alexander the Great, the Acropolis and the city walls.
Soft drinks will be offered during the tour.

A luxurious cruising ship departs for one-day cruise to Mount Athos. The tour will offer the visitor the chance to experience the unique history of each monastery of Mount Athos from our experienced and professional, tour guides.
Mount Athos is situated in the entire third, eastern and most beautiful peninsula of Halkidiki, called the peninsula of Athos. It is the only place in Greece that is completely dedicated to prayer and worship of God. For this reason, it is called the Holy Mount. Even today, approximately 1.700 Monks still live there under strict rule, with no women ever being allowed to set foot there.
The natural beauty of the peninsula is extraordinary. The highest point of Mount Athos is like a huge cone, reaching 2033 meters in height. It's a naked, treeless crest that seems to lance the sky and its slopes are fully covered by ancient evergreens. All these help to create an area of incomparable natural beauty.
Most of the monasteries are along the coastal lands and consist of a quadrangle of buildings enclosing a church. The churches contain some of the finest examples of Byzantine art, icons and treasure.
At 9.30 am we will depart from "Ormos Panagias" and we will have the chance - being onboard- to admire from a slight distance the Monasteries of the West coast of Mount Athos: Dohiariou, Xenofontos, Dionysiou, Simonos Petra, Panteleimonos, Agiou Georgiou, the port of Dafni, Agion Pavlo and Agia Anna.
At 13.30 pm we are going to anchor to Ouranoupolis for about 2 hours in order to visit the ancient tower of Ouranoupolis, to visit local shops and enjoy a traditional meal.
15.30 pm: Departure from Ouranoupolis.
16.30 pm: Arriving to Ormos Panagias.