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Unlock Ancient Secrets Macedonian Sarissa Training
Florina
About
Embark on a truly unique journey with our interactive Macedonian sarissa lessons, an experience unlike any other in Greece.
Led by a specialized archaeologist, internationally renowned for experimental archaeology and global TV consulting, our classes offer unparalleled quality.
Using meticulously reconstructed equipment, participants delve into ancient Greek history firsthand, emphasizing the importance of living history in understanding the past.
This experience stands alone in its authenticity and is unmatched across Europe. Discover the past in a new light and immerse yourself in the ancient world like never before.
Book your one-of-a-kind experience today !
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks that an ancient Greek warrior could eat during his training. Offered in a reconstructed ancient Greek pottery cup we will offer you olives, dry figs and almonds, barley rusks, local fruits.
We will provide you local Macedonian red or white wine, in reconstructed ancient Greek pottery cups.
Meeting Points
Departure
Epar.Od. Vevis-Tropeiouchon 9
The meeting point is at the village (Leptokaryes) 12 minutes by car from the nearest city of Florina, in front of the local church. We will meet you there and we will all go to the near open fields (aprox 100-200 meters) for the start. Cars can also access the start point.
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Unlock Ancient Secrets Macedonian Sarissa Training
Florina
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$308.00
Price varies by group size
About
Embark on a truly unique journey with our interactive Macedonian sarissa lessons, an experience unlike any other in Greece.
Led by a specialized archaeologist, internationally renowned for experimental archaeology and global TV consulting, our classes offer unparalleled quality.
Using meticulously reconstructed equipment, participants delve into ancient Greek history firsthand, emphasizing the importance of living history in understanding the past.
This experience stands alone in its authenticity and is unmatched across Europe. Discover the past in a new light and immerse yourself in the ancient world like never before.
Book your one-of-a-kind experience today !
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks that an ancient Greek warrior could eat during his training. Offered in a reconstructed ancient Greek pottery cup we will offer you olives, dry figs and almonds, barley rusks, local fruits.
We will provide you local Macedonian red or white wine, in reconstructed ancient Greek pottery cups.
Meeting Points
Departure
Epar.Od. Vevis-Tropeiouchon 9
The meeting point is at the village (Leptokaryes) 12 minutes by car from the nearest city of Florina, in front of the local church. We will meet you there and we will all go to the near open fields (aprox 100-200 meters) for the start. Cars can also access the start point.
Return
Itinerary
Delve into the depths of Greek history, Ancient Macedonia, and the era of Alexander the Great. Participants will engage in a hands-on experience, wielding the most famous weapon of Alexander's army, which dominated ancient battlefields for over three centuries.
We will explore the training of a Macedonian Phalangite (Pikeman) of the Hellenisitic Period (4th-2nd Century BCE) using the famous Sarissa pike.
The presentation will include: 1) Introduction to the description of the sarissa as a weapon. What parts does it consist of, how many meters was it during different historical periods, what materials were its different parts made of, how effective was it on the field of battle 2) the pra...
