The Footsteps of Apostle Paul in Philippi and Kavala
About This Tour
Follow in the footsteps of Apostle Paul on a full-day journey through northern Greece, combining sacred history, archaeology, and coastal charm. Visit the UNESC...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Kavala · Languages: English
About Kavala
Kavala
Get a Greece tour guide from Everest Global Hub to help you unravel the intriguing history of Kavala, a town that sits near some gorgeous Aegean beaches
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation
- English-speaking driver
- Basic travel insurance
- Bottle of water
Not Included
- Entry tickets to the Archeological site of Philippi (6€ during summer season; 3€ during winter season)
- Official Licensed Guide
- Lunch, refreshments
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Admire the Lion of Amfipolis (duration 10 minutes) The first stop is the “Lion of Amfipolis”. The monument was originally located on the top of the Great Tomb at Amphipolis and at some time in the past was moved to its current location, several km. away from the Tomb site. Discover the Archaeological site of Philippi (duration 1 hour) Next destination is the Archaeological site of Philippi – UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient city was found by Alexander’s the Great father - Philip II, where you shall visit the Basilica, the theatre, the Roman Forum, the cell where Apostle Paul was imprisoned but also the Octagon Church- the first Chirstian church of Europe. Visit the Baptistery of Saint Lydia (duration 20 minutes) You visit the Baptistery of Saint Lydia, located in a peaceful natural setting by the river Zygaktis. It is dedicated to the first woman in Europe to be baptized by Apostle Paul, symbolizing the beginning of Christianity in Europe. A spiritually significant stop that complements the visit to Philippi. Visit Kavala City (duration 2 hours) You discover Kavala city where for centuries Byzantines, Ottomans, Jews, merchants, tobacco workers, refugees and intellectuals mingled and prospered. Here in Macedonia, the sea-routes encountered the East-West axis, cross-fertilising both. See the tobacco warehouses and elegant neoclassical buildings recall the city’s glorious past and then enjoy the present with free time under the eye of the city’s castle or around the port.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Kavala. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Kavala. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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