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Day Tour of Philippi, Amphipolis, and Kavala
1 day
About this activity
At 8:30am, after getting picked up by your guide, begin your journey to the city of Kavala. Take the Egnatia highway, built on the path of the Roman 'Via Egnatia', and pass by Lakes of Koroni, Volvi, as well as the village of Asprovalta. Arrive at 10:30am and pay a visit to the place where St. Lydia was baptised, known as Lydia of Thyatira. She is commonly known as St.Lydia or simply 'The Woman of Purple'. Next, visit the archaeological site of Philippi, the 'Forum Romanum' from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Come 1:30, you and the group will continue on the to the city of Kavala for a short drive around the town where you may see the famous churches of St. Paul and St. John and the port. Proceed to have lunch in a picturesque little harbor at a sea food restaurant. Following your lunch and on the way back to Thessaloniki, you will make a 2:30pm stop to visit the famous statue of Amphipolis, the statue of the Lion. It has been restored and stands next to the old bridge of Strymonas river at the regional street Amphipolis-Serraiki Akti. Drive back to Thessaloniki at 4:30pm for a 6:30pm arrival.
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Come 1:30, you and the group will continue on the to the city of Kavala for a short drive around the town where you may see the famous churches of St. Paul and St. John and the port. Proceed to have lunch in a picturesque little harbor at a sea food restaurant. Following your lunch and on the way back to Thessaloniki, you will make a 2:30pm stop to visit the famous statue of Amphipolis, the statue of the Lion. It has been restored and stands next to the old bridge of Strymonas river at the regional street Amphipolis-Serraiki Akti. Drive back to Thessaloniki at 4:30pm for a 6:30pm arrival.
Included
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Professional guide during the tour
- VAT and all legal taxes included
- Entry/Admission - The Greek Agora and Roman Forum
- Entry/Admission - Saint Lydia's Baptistery
Not included
- Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums (6,00€ per person up to now, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture)
- Drinks and beverages during all meals
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
25%
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Excellent guide, very knowledgeable. Plenty of time to see the sights and artefacts Lunch by the sea in Kavala was lovely
The tour ended up being an intimate affair with the guide and another traveller, so we were flexible to spend the time we wanted at various locations. I was pleased the agency contacted me the day before with confirmation of meeting place and time. We had the bonus of visiting the Baptism site of Lydia near Philippi because we were interested in going. The hosted lunch was at a beautiful seaside restaurant on the edge of Kavala. The tour met all my expectations. The site of Philippi remains mostly unexcavated so keep this in mind as far as expectations. Nonetheless, some things are impressive.
Great to have the opportunity to visit lots of places all in one day, you'll learn heaps about the history. Friendly people and an amazing lunch by the sea in Kavala!