East Macedonia, Thraki

1^stDay

Morning departure from Athens to Thessaloniki with a stop in Tempe. Pilgrimage to St. Paraskevi.Arrival in Thessaloniki and pilgrimage to the Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, which is one of the most important Byzantine monuments. In the basement of the temple is the place of martyrdom of the saint.

Departure for Xanthi, arrival and check in at hotel.2η Ημέρα

2^ndDay

Morning departure for the Monastery Archangeliotissa, just outside the city of Xanthi.Inside the monastry the Ecclesiastical Museum houses relics, utensils, pictures, etc. We will continue to the city of Drama. Pilgrimage to the Monastery of Transfiguration of Christ (8 km outside the city of Drama), where we also venerate the relics of St. George Karslidi from Argiroupoli of Pontus who was declared Saint recently.Afternoon pilgrimage to the Holy Monastery Panagias Eikosifoinissas at Mount Pangee.

3^rdDay

Morning departure for the area Soufliou of Evros. Pilgrimage to the Holy Monastery of Panagia Portaiitissas Kornofolia (metochi of Iberian Monastery, Mount Athos). Pilgrimage to the Holy Monastery of the Virgin Birth of Dadia. Then visit and tour the forest of Dadia. We depart on a pilgrimage to the Holy Dormition Monastery "Virgin Mary of Evros" at Makri Alexandroupolis. Back in Xanthi.

4^thDay

Morning departure for Nea Karvali. Pilgrimage to holy relics of St. Gregory the Theologos, kept in a golden urn. Departure to Athens via Thessaloniki. Arrival in Athens in the evening.