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Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 hrs

Location Thessaloniki, North Macedonia, Greece, Europe
$330.34
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Overview

Christianity's roots in Europe come to life through this unique guided experience featuring Philippi and the Baptistry of St. Lydia. This attraction is essential for anyone traveling in the Steps of St. Paul.

  • 🏛️ Philippi is a UNESCO World Heritage site with ongoing excavations, showcasing its vast historical significance.
  • 🎭 The ancient theatre of Philippi hosts summer festival plays and concerts, adding a vibrant cultural element to your visit.
  • 💧 The Baptistry of St. Lydia & St. Paul features stunning mosaics and wall paintings that narrate the story found in Acts 16 of the Bible.
  • 🍽️ A short lunch break at Philippi is included, providing an opportunity to recharge before continuing your journey.
  • 🍷 An optional add-on for a tour and tasting at an awarded winery can be prebooked for an additional cost, extending your experience by 1.5 hours.

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Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 hrs
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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Saint Lydia's Baptistery
    This 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.
  • Lion of Amphipolis
    A 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

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 hrs

    Location Thessaloniki, North Macedonia, Greece, Europe
    $330.34
    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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