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5-Hour Tour Of Kavala's And Philippi City's Highlights

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French

Description

Sign up for this excursion to tour the significant highlights of Kavala and Philippi city, including Mehmet Ali'a House and Imaret building. Learn about early Christianity at Philippi archaeological site (UNESCO) and visit the Baptistery of St. Lydia. Also, take the chance to wander around a Greek city, take in majestic panoramic views and eat like a local in a famous local seafood restaurant.

Highlights
  • Explore the Philippi archaeological site (UNESCO recognised since 2016)
  • See Hellenistic Philippi's fortification wall, theatre, public buildings, and private houses
  • Stroll through the Roman road of the Via Egnatia
  • Pay your respects at the Baptistery of St. Lydia
  • Witness the picturesque landscapes of Kavala City
  • Philippi and Kavala excursion expand_more
    • Connect with your Licensed Tourist guide either at the archaeological site of Philippi or at Kavala's center to start the program itinerary.
    • Begin by exploring Philippi city, where we will stay for approximately 2 hours with a coffee break in between. 
    • Visit the modern Baptistery of St. Lydia and drive back to Kavala (35 minutes distance). 
    • Then, walk around the old city to see the Imaret historic building, the old house of Mohamed Ali (former governor of Egypt), the Byzantine church of Panagia, and the Aqueduct.
    • Next, go to the Byzantine Church and former Mosque of St. Nickolas. 
    • Afterwards, head to the local shopping center and the regional market to see some souvenirs.  
    • Later, taste local flavours in a favourite seafood restaurant and drink just a bit of the famous Greek drink, Ouzo.
What's Included
  • English-speaking/French-speaking Licensed Greek Tourist guide
  • Bottled water
What's Excluded
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee for the archaeological site of Philippi
  • The estimated cash you may need is 50 euros per person (more or less) for food, drinks or souvenirs
What to bring
  • Sun protection, hat and sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Cash/credit cards
  • Local currency
Know before you go
  • This tour is not suitable for full-time wheelchair/motorized scooter users
Meeting Point

Kavala, Ελλάδα

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 10EUR 260 Per Group

This is a private tour
Starting From

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USD 289 / group