Day Tour to Petralona Cave
Overview :
The Petralona Cave also known as ‘Cave of the Red’ is located at 300m above sea-level 1 km east
of the village Petralona on the Chalkidiki peninsula, Greece. The cave had been discovered
accidentally in 1959 after erosion had left clefts in the rock. The Cave is
worldwide known as it is considered to have been found there the oldest
European hominid ever ‘The Petralona Skull’ and
assessed it to be 800.000 years old, although there is still much confusion. As
the researches continued evidence of the oldest use of fire known to this day
was also discovered. After decades
of excavations the cave was opened to the public in 1979 and scientific work is
documented and presented in the Archaeological Museum next to the cave.
What to expect :
Our day
to trip to Petralona Cave starts in the morning. During our visit we will be
guided through the Cave and the Archaeological Museum. We will have the chance
to admire the impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations and the abundance of
fossils. Our guide will explain you the history and all the details concerning
the importance of Petralona Cave and its discoveries for Human History. We are
allowed to visit 800m of the Cave and the temperature is always 17degrees!
After our tour inside it we will continue our tour in the Archeological Museum,
where we will be able to find more information and see ourselves all the
discoveries so far. Our guide always at your disposal for any additional
information!
Highlights :
- visit The Petralona Cave and learn about its
importance for Human History
- discover the ‘Petralona Scull’, considered to be
the oldest European hominid
- enjoy the beauty of stalagmites and stalactites
- visit the Archeological Museum next to it and learn
about the discoveries
- great photo opportunities
Inclusions :
·
roundtrip tickets
·
transfer to/from
departure point
·
tour information in English, German, Serbian
·
guide
·
all taxes
Exclusions :
· food and drinks
·
gratuities
·
personal expenses
Additional info :
·
confirmation will be
received within 8 hours of booking, subject to availability
·
children must be
accompanied by an adult
·
children rates apply
to ages no more than 12 years old
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