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Orthodox Heritage Kavala Private Tour

Location North Macedonia, Greece, Europe
$93.06
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Orthodox Heritage Private Tour is a trip to explore the rich religious history of Kavala. The first stop of the christian pilgrimage routes, is to discover the historical significance of New Karvali, a
town with a captivating historical continuation of Cappadocian city
and a visit to the Holy Shrine of Saint Gregory. We move next to the
Holy Monastery of Apostle Silas, the companion of Apostle Paul. We
will visit the Holy Shrine - Baptistery of Saint Lydia of Thyatira, a
significant religious landmark as the place of the first woman baptized in Europe. This tour will also take you to the Holy Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa, a monastery with a legacy dating back to the 8th
century.
This day trip to the best monasteries in Kavala promises to be a memorable and enlightening experience.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Group up to 8
Tour guide
Language: English
Printed guide
Duration: 6 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water

Meeting point
CitySpot by Xplora Behind the old courthouses of the city, located across the street from the Kamares (Aqueduct). You will see our large led sign that stands out, and the happy faces on the front welcoming you.
Return details
CitySpot by Xplora Behind the old courthouses of the city, located across the street from the Kamares (Aqueduct). You will see our large led sign that stands out, and the happy faces on the front welcoming you.

  • Church of St. Gregory the Theologian
    New Karvali, the city that is a historical continuation of the old Cappadocian Karvali (Gelveri) and the historic church of Agios Grigorios. We visit the we will learn about the history of the monastery and we will have the opportunity to venerate the holy relic of St. Gregory the Theologian, which from 390 AD was kept in the Carvali of Cappadocia and came to Greece in 1924 with the exchange of populations.
  • Νext stop is at the Holy Monastery of St. Apostle Silas, an important religious monument of the region. The monastery was built in 1926 after the liberation of Kavala for Apostle Sila who, together with Apostle Paul, arrived in Kavala, the first European territory to preach Christianity.
  • Baptistry of St. Lydia
    Next, we approach the banks of the Zygaktis, where we visit the baptistery of Lydia, the first woman to be baptized a Christian in Europe.
  • Monastery of Panagias Ikosifinissis
    The monastery of Panagia Ikosifoinissa with its miraculous icon is one of the largest pilgrimages in Macedonia and is the oldest active monastery in Greece and Europe. We stope to marvel the miraculous icon and spend time learning about the ascetic life.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is important to inform our staff of any medical conditions you may have prior to participating in any activities with Xplora. This will allow us to provide the necessary accommodations and support to ensure your safety and well-being during the activities. Whether you have allergies, physical limitations, or other health concerns, disclosing this information will enable us to meet your specific needs.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Orthodox Heritage Kavala Private Tour

    Location North Macedonia, Greece, Europe
    $93.06
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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