- Our tours operate all year round and can be scheduled at any time convenient for you.
Shore Excursion, Kavala, Philippi
4 Hours: Book today your private shore excursion to Kavala, Philippi, and Lydia's Vaptisma for a personalized journey through history and spirituality. Begin with a private pick-up at the port in Kavala, exploring neoclassical architecture and the city's tobacco heritage.
Journey to Lydia's Vaptisma, the sacred site where Apostle Paul baptized St. Lydia, the first European Christian woman. Continue to Philippi to uncover archaeological wonders such as the 'Forum Romanum,' Octagon Church, and the cell where Apostle Paul was imprisoned. In Kavala City, visit significant landmarks like the churches of St. Paul and St. John, the old fortress, Muhammad Ali’s house, and the iconic "Kamares" aqueduct. Conclude your day with free time for lunch or shopping before boarding your ship, leaving with cherished memories of an intimate exploration of these historic gems.
Location
- Pick Up: Meet your private driver at Kavala's cruise terminal, awaits to guide you through the footsteps of the Apostle Paul in the city of Kavala.
- Lydia’s Vaptisma:Travel approximately half an hour to Kavala and discover the sacred site where St. Lydia, 'The Woman of Purple,' was baptized. According to historical accounts, the Apostle Paul baptized Lydia, the first European Christian woman, on the banks of the River Zygaktis.
- Philippi - Forum Romanum: Continue your exploration at the archaeological site of Philippi, where you'll delve into the 'Forum Romanum.' Visit the basilica, the theatre, the Roman forum, the cell where Apostle Paul was imprisoned, and explore the Octagon Church, which is recognized as the first Christian church in Europe.
- Kavala City: Return to Kavala to visit the churches of St. Paul and St. John, significant landmarks in the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys. Explore the old fortress and Muhammad Ali’s house. Visit the most characteristic monument of Kavala, the large, arched aqueduct known as “Kamares” (Arches), stretching 270 m in length and reaching a maximum height of 25 m. In the early 16th century, the arid peninsula of Panagia found a water supply in the streams that ran from the area of Old Kavala.
- Enjoy some free time for lunch or shopping before embarking on your ship for the next destination.
Highlights
- Kavala's Elegance, Explore neoclassical architecture
- Sacred Baptism Site - Lydia's Vaptisma:
- Archaeological Wonders of Philippi
- City Exploration - Kavala City
- St. Paul and St. John's churches,
- Visit the old fortress,
- Muhammad Ali’s house,
- Admire the iconic "Kamares" aqueduct.
- Culinary and Shopping Delights
Inclusions
- Pick up & Drop off from cruise terminal (or hotel)
- Private transportation with English speaking driver
- 1 Bottle of water / per person
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Entry/Admission
- Gratuities (optional)
Useful Info
- All of our drivers are professional and English-speaking with extensive experience and knowledge of the sites you will be visiting.
- While they can provide general information about each site, they are not official guides.
- Our drivers will take you on routes that bypass tourist crowds and recommend local, traditional restaurants where you can experience Mediterranean cuisine.
- We highly recommend booking a local guide during your trip to gain in-depth information about each site.
- We work in partnership with the Luxury Car Rental Company, www.premiumrentacar.gr to provide a wide selection of brand new cars, including:
- From 1 to 4 persons, we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV, Citroen Picasso or similar
- From 5 to 8 persons, we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito or similar
- From 9 to 17 persons, we provide you Minibus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
- Our driver will meet you at the port (or your hotel) or a specific address and provide you with a folder containing necessary travel documents (entrance fees etc)
- Once your booking is finalized, we will send you a confirmation form with pick-up time and other details of the trip.
- One day prior to the trip, we will send you the driver's details.
- Our tours are Private and customized for you, with the flexibility to add or remove anything from our proposed program.
- We can accommodate groups from 1 person to 36 or more.
- We can arrange pre/post accommodation, along with private arrival and departure transfers to/from Thessaloniki airport.
- In compliance with the updated visiting regulations for archaeological sites, we highly recommend pre-purchasing tickets
Cancelation Policy
- To confirm a booking, a 30% payment in advance is required, which is fully refundable in case of written cancellation received at least 4 days prior to the arrival date.
- For any cancellation or change within 3 days prior to the first day of arrival and/or no-shows, full cancellation fees will apply, which will be the total cost of the program.
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary and should be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.
