We wish the Salonika Campaign Society 2018 Victory Tour party – who should be arriving at Thessaloniki about now – a successful visit to northern Greece and FYROM over the next ten days.
Category: Battlefield Tours
Tours to places of significance in the campaign in northern Greece and FYROM organised by the SCS and others.
SALONIKA CAMPAIGN SOCIETY BATTLEFIELD TOUR : 28 September – 7 October 2018
The SCS Tour Team announces details of the Society’s September 2018 ‘Victory’ battlefield tour. This Centenary tour includes visits to key sites associated with British Salonika Force operations during 1918 as well as attendance at official ceremonies of commemoration in Greece.
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Salonika Battlefield Tour : 28 September – 7 October 2018
Don’t forget the Society’s own centenary tour in the autumn, which includes the commemorations to mark the end of hostilities in Macedonia. You will find full details, including how to reserve a place, by following this link.
Salonika Battlefield Tour : 23-28 April 2018
The Cultural Experience of Salisbury is running a six day centenary tour in April 2018 entitled, Salonika – War in the Birdcage, led by our very own Alan Wakefield. You will find more details online here:
SALONIKA CAMPAIGN SOCIETY BATTLEFIELD TOUR: 28 September – 7 October 2018
The SCS Tour Team announces details of the Society’s September 2018 ‘Victory’ battlefield tour. This Centenary tour includes visits to key sites associated with British Salonika Force operations during 1918 as well as attendance at official ceremonies of commemoration in Greece.
Continue reading “SALONIKA CAMPAIGN SOCIETY BATTLEFIELD TOUR: 28 September – 7 October 2018”
Salonika Battlefield Tour : 19-25 September 2017
The SCS Tour Team is pleased to announce details of the Society’s September 2017 battlefield tour. This will include visits to key sites associated with British Salonika Force operations: The ‘Birdcage’ defence line, Doiran, Kosturino, the Struma Valley, as well as attendance at official ceremonies of commemoration in Greece. Continue reading “Salonika Battlefield Tour : 19-25 September 2017”
First Battle of Doiran : Centenary Tour
We wish the members of the ‘First Battle of Doiran Centenary Tour’ bon voyage as they make their way to Thessaloniki today. This is an exciting tour as the group – led by SCS Chairman, Alan Wakefield – will have the opportunity to walk the battlefield exactly one hundred years after the opening days of the first Battle of Doiran.
‘Battle Honours’ tour to Salonika – September 2017
The well known battlefield tour company, Battle Honours is running a tour to Salonika in September 2017. The Salonika Walking Tour is from 24 to 29 September and is to be run with the assistance of SCS Chairman and joint-author of Under the Devil’s Eye, Alan Wakefield. You will find more details of the tour at the Battle Honours website. Continue reading “‘Battle Honours’ tour to Salonika – September 2017”
SCS Doiran Tour, April 2017 : just a few places left!
Continuing its programme of themed Centenary battlefield tours, the Salonika Campaign Society offers a chance to walk and study the ground fought over during the First Battle of Doiran (or Dojran) in 1917. There are just a few places remaining on this unique tour. Find out more in the colourful April 2017 Battlefield Tour Newsletter and in our earlier post.
SCS Battlefield Tour April 2017 : DOJRAN 100
Sunday 23 to Saturday 29 April 2017
Continuing its programme of themed First World War Centenary battlefield tours, the Salonika Campaign Society offers a chance to walk and study the ground fought over during the First Battle of Doiran (or Dojran) in 1917. Continue reading “SCS Battlefield Tour April 2017 : DOJRAN 100”