5-Hour Kavala and Philippi Tour with UNESCO Site and Seafood Tasting

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Philippi archaeological site, UNESCO-recognised since 2016
• 02 See Hellenistic Philippi's fortification wall, theatre, public buildings, and private houses
• 03 Stroll along the Roman road of the Via Egnatia
• 04 Pay your respects at the Baptistery of St. Lydia
• 05 Witness the picturesque landscapes of Kavala City

Sign up for this excursion to discover the significant highlights of Kavala and Philippi, including Mehmet Ali's House and the Imaret building. Learn about early Christianity at the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Philippi and visit the Baptistery of St. Lydia. You will also have the chance to wander through a Greek city, take in majestic panoramic views, and eat like a local in a famous seafood restaurant.

Later, taste local flavours at a favourite seafood restaurant and enjoy a little of the famous Greek drink, Ouzo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Kavala

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Philippi, St. Lydia and Kavala Old Town

• Connect with your licensed tourist guide either at the archaeological site of Philippi or in Kavala city centre to begin the itinerary.
• Begin by exploring the city of Philippi, where you will spend approximately 2 hours, with a coffee break in between.
• Visit the modern Baptistery of St. Lydia, then drive back to Kavala, about 35 minutes away.
• Walk around the old city to see the historic Imaret building, the old house of Mohamed Ali, former governor of Egypt, the Byzantine church of Panagia, and the Aqueduct.
• Next, visit the Byzantine church and former mosque of St. Nickolas.
• Afterwards, head to the local shopping centre and the regional market to browse for souvenirs.
• Later, taste local flavours at a favourite seafood restaurant and enjoy a little of the famous Greek drink, Ouzo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking/French-speaking licensed Greek tourist guide
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• 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 or motorized scooter users.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kavala, Ελλάδα

Tour start

Καβάλα, Ελλάδα

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.