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.
For the rest of the day, there are two options to prebooked upon request:
Drive to the seaport of Kavala (ancient Neapolis) for a lunch break where St. Paul landed by his boat for the first time in Europe to preach,
OR
Drive to an awarded winery for a tour & tasting
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private certified guide for the whole full-day tour
In-vehicle air conditioning
Lunch
Entrance ticket for Philippi 6 EUR per person
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
This private tour starts from your place, which maybe any city hotel (in Thessaloniki), or from the Thessaloniki or Kavala port. The Aristotle square meeting point is a just conventional point in the city centre.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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1 hour 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.
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Saint Lydia's Baptistery
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 8 hrs
Can I cancel Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 8 hrs for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
This private tour starts from your place, which maybe any city hotel (in Thessaloniki), or from the Thessaloniki or Kavala port. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private certified guide for the whole full-day tour
What's not included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket for Philippi 6 EUR per person
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Greek, English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Greece Guided Tours by Efi Kalampoukidou
