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Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 hrs
(23) Reviews
Thessaloniki
About
This private guided experience is unique for the North of Greece visitors, who are interested to see and hear where Christianity all started in Europe and the rest of the world. It is a must-see attraction when travelling in the Steps of St. Paul. Philippi site is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list and excavations are still going on in this vast site. The ancient theatre of Philippi is used in summertime for the summer Philippi festival plays and concerts today. The Baptistry of St. Lydia & St. Paul by the same waterstream where Lydia, the first Christian of Europe was baptised, is a fabulous chapel covered with mosaics and wall paintings telling us the story, as it's found in t...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private certified guide for the whole full-day tour
The price of private tour transportation depends on the number of persons & the type & size of vehicle needed each time
No food or drinks included. Bottled water privided en route.
Archaeological Site of Philippi
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
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.
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 hrs
(23) Reviews
Thessaloniki
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$338.00
Price varies by group size
About
This private guided experience is unique for the North of Greece visitors, who are interested to see and hear where Christianity all started in Europe and the rest of the world. It is a must-see attraction when travelling in the Steps of St. Paul. Philippi site is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list and excavations are still going on in this vast site. The ancient theatre of Philippi is used in summertime for the summer Philippi festival plays and concerts today. The Baptistry of St. Lydia & St. Paul by the same waterstream where Lydia, the first Christian of Europe was baptised, is a fabulous chapel covered with mosaics and wall paintings telling us the story, as it's found in t...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private certified guide for the whole full-day tour
The price of private tour transportation depends on the number of persons & the type & size of vehicle needed each time
No food or drinks included. Bottled water privided en route.
Archaeological Site of Philippi
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
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
Itinerary
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Archaeological Site of Philippi
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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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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.
30 minutes
3
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
