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Thessaloniki to Filippoi and Kavala Private Day Tour

By Transporter tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$495 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step back through 2,000 years of history on this exclusive private day tour from Thessaloniki to the ancient region of eastern Macedonia. Your journey begins at the serene riverside baptistery of Saint Lydia — the very spot where the Apostle Paul converted Europe's first Christian, a moment that forever changed the course of Western civilisation.

From there, explore the UNESCO World Heritage ruins of ancient Philippi, where Philip II, Alexander the Great's father, built one of antiquity's great cities, and where the fate of the Roman Empire was sealed in one of history's most decisive battles.

Your day culminates in Kavala, one of northern Greece's most captivating port cities. Marvel at a soaring Ottoman aqueduct, walk the ramparts of a Byzantine fortress with breathtaking Aegean views, and lose yourself in the timeless cobblestone lanes of the Panagia old town.
History, beauty, and culture — all in one private, personalised experience crafted just for you.

Activity location
  • Saint Lydia's Baptistery
    • 64003, Philippi, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Saint Lydia's Baptistery
    • 64003, Philippi, Greece

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Thessaloniki to Filippoi and Kavala Private Day Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
AU$461.89 x 1 AdultAU$461.89
Paid at activityAU$32.99
Total
Price is AU$494.88
Until Sat, 7 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A BMW 3 series saloon
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission tickets for Filippoi museum

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Saint Lydia's Baptistery
  • 30m
Your first stop is the Sacred Baptistery of Saint Lydia, set peacefully beside the Zygaktis River. This is where the Apostle Paul is said to have baptized Lydia of Thyatira — the first recorded Christian convert in Europe, as described in Acts 16. The modern octagonal church is beautifully decorated with icons, mosaics, and stained glass, and visitors can touch the water of the river where history was made. A serene and moving place to begin the day.
Filippi Archaeological Site
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Step into the ruins of ancient Philippi itself — one of Macedonia's most important cities, founded by Philip II (father of Alexander the Great) and later the site of the famous Battle of Philippi. Highlights include the Roman forum, two great Byzantine basilicas, a well-preserved theatre, and the tradition site of Paul and Silas's prison
The Archaeological Museum of Philippi
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Spend time at the compact but excellent Archaeological Museum of Philippi, which provides rich context for the UNESCO World Heritage Site next door.
Kavala
  • 15m
Your first sight in Kavala is the magnificent Ottoman aqueduct known as Kamares, built under Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. Its multi-tiered stone arches rising through the middle of the city are one of the most photogenic sights in northern Greece.
The Castle of Kavala
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
A short walk uphill brings you to the Byzantine castle, with its impressive walls, towers, and sweeping panoramic views over the harbour, the sea, and the island of Thasos on the horizon
Panagia
  • 1h 30m
Wander the cobblestone alleys of the Panagia quarter — a beautifully preserved area of Ottoman-era houses cascading down to the sea. This is the perfect spot for a relaxed lunch at one of the local tavernas, where fresh seafood from the Aegean is the star of the menu.

Location

Activity location
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    Saint Lydia's Baptistery
    • 64003, Philippi, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Saint Lydia's Baptistery
    • 64003, Philippi, Greece

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