Philippi and Kavala - In the steps of St- Paul Private Experience - 8 hrs

Philippi and Kavala - In the steps of St- Paul Private Experience - 8 hrs

This private guided experience is unique for the North of Greece visitors, who are intersted to see and hear where Christianity all started in Europe and the rest of the world. It is a must-see attraction when travelling in the Steops of St. Paul. Philippi site is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list and excavations are still going on in this vast site. The ancient theatre of Philippi is used in summertime for the summer Phlippi festival plays and concerts today.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Philippi Archaeological Site, EO12, Kavala 640 03, Greece

You will be guided through the ancient town of Philippi, with remains of all periods of its history, incl. ancient Greek, Roman and early-Christian period. Philippi is one of the largest excavations of Greece and one of the most important for Christians all over the world for its religious connection to St. Paul, who preached here in the year 49 AD.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Saint Lydia's Baptistery, Philippi 64003 Greece

This beautiful chapel dedicated to St. Lydia - the first Christian baptised by St. Paul in the whole of Europe - and to St. Paul himself is located right next to the stream Angitis, known for St. Paul's baptisings of the Roman period Philippians. It is used for the baptisings of babies today and has unique mosaic and marble decoration.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Castle of Kavala, Isidorou 28 Top of Peninsula, Kavala 652 01 Greece

We'll have our lunch break by the picturesque fishing harbour of Kavala (ancient Neapolis), see the monument of St. Paul nearby, the impressive fortification surrounding the old town, the massive aqueduct and drive up the old town for the photo views.

Duration: 1 hour