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Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 hrs
Thessaloniki, North Macedonia, Greece, Europe
$331.33
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they redeem the gift voucher.
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.
After a short lunch break at Philippi, there is an add-on option to prebooked upon request:
Drive to an awarded winery for a tour & tasting at an additional cost for 1,5 hour extra.
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.
After a short lunch break at Philippi, there is an add-on option to prebooked upon request:
Drive to an awarded winery for a tour & tasting at an additional cost for 1,5 hour extra.
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Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 8 hrs
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Private certified guide for the whole full-day tour
- Archaeological Site of Philippi
- No food or drinks included. Bottled water privided en route.
- The price of private tour transportation depends on the number of persons & the type & size of vehicle needed each time
Meeting point
Upper part of Aristotle Square, in front of the marble Venizelos statue or from any central hotel and apartment meeting point for pick up, or from the Thessaloniki port or Kavala port. The Aristotle square meeting point is a just conventional point in the city centre.
Return details
Upper part of Aristotle Square, in front of the marble Venizelos statue or from any central hotel and apartment meeting point for pick up, or from the Thessaloniki port or Kavala port. The Aristotle square meeting point is a just conventional point in the city centre.
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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 BaptisteryThis 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.
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Lion of AmphipolisA photo stop en route to Philippi at the famous 4th c. BCE marble lion memorial by river Strymon for guests starting the tour from Thessaloniki
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Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 hrs
Thessaloniki, North Macedonia, Greece, Europe
$331.33
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!