This private guided experience is unique for the North of Greece visitors, who are interested 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 Steps 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 Philippi festival plays and concerts today.
1 hr 30 min - 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.
30 min - 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.
1 hr - Lunch free time at Kavala seaport and a guided visit to the monument of Saint Paul, the old town and the aqueduct
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Efficient pick up at our Thessaloniki apartment. Comfy trip with an excellent driver and guide. We had a great tour of the Philippi site - we were practically the only people there. Our guide had a lot of info to share and it made what we already knew about the history of Philippi come to life. Great lunch at a seaside restaurant in Kavala. We are so happy to have had this experience... Highly recommend! Philippi site is an active dig - archeologists work during the Spring and Summer - UNESCO upgrades continue year-round. It didn't make a dent in how impressed we were with the trip.
This was a great tour. The sites brought the bible to life. Efi was also a model professional. She was both sensitive and considerate of our needs and adapted the history she shared accordingly. She also took us to some great places to eat! I am glad we did not only the Philippi tour with her but the tour to Meteora a few days later. Definitely, the best tour guide we have ever had.
To actually step into time and to walk where the Apostle Paul walked was truly amazing! The actual site of excavation is certainly worth seeing if you are visiting Greece!
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