Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 hrs
Thessaloniki, Greeceby Greece Guided Tours by Efi Kalampoukidou
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: German, Greek, English
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Overview
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. The Baptistry of St. Lydia & St. Paul by the same waterstream where Lydia, the first Christian of Europe was baptised, is a fabulous chapel covered with mosaics and wall paintings telling us the story, as it's found in the Apostles' Act 16 of the Bible. After a short lunch break at Philippi, there is an add-on option to prebooked upon request: Drive to an awarded winery for a tour & tasting at an additional cost for 1,5 hour extra.
What's included
- Private certified guide for the whole full-day tour
- The price of private tour transportation depends on the number of persons & the type & size of vehicle needed each time
- No food or drinks included. Bottled water privided en route.
- Archaeological Site of Philippi
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
1.5 hours
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.
- 2
Baptistry of St. Lydia
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.
- 3
Lion of Amphipolis
5 min
A photo stop en route to Philippi at the famous 4th c. BCE marble lion memorial by river Strymon for guests starting the tour from Thessaloniki
Meeting and pickup
Upper part of Aristotle Square, in front of the marble Venizelos statue or from any central hotel and apartment meeting point for pick up, or from the Thessaloniki port or Kavala port. The Aristotle square meeting point is a just conventional point in the city centre.
Please note that private transportation from Thessaloniki city or anywhere else we agree with a professional driver and vehicle is not included in the guiding fee shown. It is paid extra and it depends on the number of participants and the size of the vehicle needed for this private tour. Further contact with the guide about the pick up point and extra transportation costs is required before the booking is confirmed. The starting tour time suggested is between 8.30 and 9.30 AM from Thessaloniki but can always be later if you wish. Please note that the 7-hour tour duration is from/to Thessaloniki. In case of cruise ship disembarkation from/to Kavala port, then the tour including the same sites' visits lasts for 4,5 hrs. Opening times of the Philippi site and St. Lydia's Baptistery are all day till 20.00 during the April to October season, except on Tuesdays.
End point
Upper part of Aristotle Square, in front of the marble Venizelos statue or from any central hotel and apartment meeting point for pick up, or from the Thessaloniki port or Kavala port. The Aristotle square meeting point is a just conventional point in the city centre.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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