Newcastle will take on the Greek side in the Algarve Tournament on July 27, a competition that also features FC Porto.
The Chronicle understands that United will also play Sporting Lisbon earlier in that week in the Jose Alvalade Stadium in a sequence of pre-season matches to be played after a tour of South Africa earlier in July with possible games against Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
Alan Pardew wants his players to taste competitive action on the continent ... even though most of them are FROM the continent.
Newcastle will end their summer schedule with a friendly against Cardiff City on August 11 at the Cardiff City Stadium.