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Visit Archaeological Site of Philippi & Kavala, Private Day Tour
Thessaloniki, North Macedonia, Greece, Europe
$681.04
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Overview
The archaeological site of Philippi, near Kavala, showcases one of the most significant histories in ancient Greece, influencing Macedonian, Roman, and Early Christian narratives. This journey takes you through the remarkable evolution of Philippi, from a Hellenistic settlement to a thriving Roman colony.
- 🏛️ Visit the Archaeological Museum of Philippi, featuring two exhibition units that display an extensive collection of artifacts from the prehistoric period to the end of Roman antiquity.
- 🕰️ Enjoy a 9-hour tour with pick-up included from Thessaloniki at 09:00 and arrival at the museum by 11:00.
- 📜 Explore Unit A of the museum, covering 380 sq. m., showcasing inscriptions, sculptures, vases, coins, and jewelry from Philippi's rich history.
- 🖼️ Discover Unit B, which presents the Christian city’s artifacts, including mosaics and architectural elements, reflecting its rise until the seventh century AD.
- ⛪ Visit the Baptistery, the site of the first Christian baptism in Europe performed by the Apostle Paul, commemorating Lydia, the first European woman to be baptized.
- 🌍 Experience the historic significance of Philippi as it transitioned to a Roman colony after the battle of Philippi in 42 B.C., strategically located on the Via Egnatia.
- 🍽️ Indulge in a 2-hour lunch break in the town of Krynides, enjoying local flavors and relaxation.
- 🚍 Travel in air-conditioned V.I.P. vehicles with a professional English-speaking chauffeur to ensure comfort throughout your journey.
- 📸 After the trip, receive photos and videos of your experience via email, capturing the highlights of your adventure.
- ♿ The tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable experience for all participants.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
For 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons
Car
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Car
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Bottle of water and coffee during the route (free)
- Professional chauffeur (English-speaking)
- Transportation by air-conditioned V.I.P. vehicle
- Certified English Speaking Guide
- After the trip you will receive with email photos and video of your trip.
- Pick up and drop off service from your hotel in Thessaloniki
- WiFi on board
- Coffee, Tea, Refreshments, Drinks or Juice, Snacks
- Lunch
- Guide who speaks your language
- Gratuities
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The Archaeological Museum of PhilippiPick-up time from Thessaloniki: 09:00 Arrival at the Archaeological Museum of Philippoi at 11:00 The Archaeological Museum of Philippi contains two exhibition units in which the finds from the excavations in the ancient city are on permanent display: Unit A: This unit takes up the whole of the ground floor and has a surface area of 380 sq. m. It contains the archaeological (inscriptions, sculptures, vases, coins, jewellery), historical and visual material of the city of Philippi and its region from the prehistoric period until the end of Roman antiquity. Unit B: This unit occupies the first floor of the building, with a surface area of 205 sq. m. In here there is a presentation of the Christian city (inscriptions, architectural members, mosaics, vases, coins) from the Early Christian period of its rise until its decline in the seventh century AD, and its complete abandonment after the Turkish conquest of the late 14th century.
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The most important archaeological site of eastern Macedonia, with characteristic monuments of the Hellenistic, Roman and Early Christian periods. The history of the site of Philippi begins in 360/359 B.C. when the colonists from Thasos founded the first city, called Krenides. In 356 B.C. the city is endangered by the Thacians and it turns to king Philip II for support. Philip had already foreseen the economic and strategic importance of the city, so he conquered it, he fortified it and he renamed it after himself (Philippi). After the battle of Philippi, in 42 B.C., the city became a Roman colony and its importance was stressed by the fact that it was located on the Via Egnatia. A landmark in the history of Philippi was the year A.D 49 or 50, when Apostole Paul visited the city and established there the first Christian Church of Europe. This made Philippi a metropolis of Christianity.
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Arrival at the Archaeological Museum of Philippoi at 11:00 Next to the ancient, archaeological site of Philippi located the place where the Apostle Paul baptized the first Christian woman in Europe - Lydia, and it was here that the first baptismal ceremony was held in Europe. Today here is the Baptistery where the christenings are held today. In the town of Krynides in the Kavala region, next to the ancient city of Philippi there is a unique, monumental church of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Saint Lydia of the Philippisias. This is a modern architectural monument, the reason for the construction of which served as the stay of the Apostle Paul in this region. According to the narrative of Evangelist Luke, the Apostle Paul arrived in Philippi, the most important city in the region in the winter of the 49 - 50 AD during his first trip to Greece. Lydia was the first Greek and first European woman, baptized by the Apostle Paul.
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KavalaLunch Time Duration: 2 hours
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Visit Archaeological Site of Philippi & Kavala, Private Day Tour
Thessaloniki, North Macedonia, Greece, Europe
$681.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!