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Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace
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Central Macedonia
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Thessaloniki
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Day Tour of Philippi, Amphipolis, and Kavala
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Saint Lydia's Baptistery, Philippi 64003 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Amphipolis, Amfipoli Greece
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.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saint Lydia's Baptistery, Philippi 64003 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Amphipolis, Amfipoli Greece
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch - Lunch at local restaurant
- Professional Guide during the tour
- VAT and all Legal Taxes included
Not included
- Entrance Fees to the Archaeological Sites & Museums (6,00 euro pp)
- Drinks & beverages during all meals
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
- Entry/Admission - Saint Lydia's Baptistery
- Entry/Admission - Ancient Amphipolis
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
25%
Reviews
Lot's of fun. Vicki, the guide, and the driver were professional in every way. The meal that was provided was wonderful. Plenty of restroom stops too.