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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
All our drivers speak English well and our minivans are typically less than 3 years old. Our service gives you freedom to spend the time on site as you see fit, without a preset schedule to follow. Your driver will respond to all your questions.
Options
Standard Car
Standard
Pickup included
Minivan
Minivan
Pickup included
Minibus
Minibus
Pickup included
What's included
English speaking driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transport
Coffee and/or Tea
What to expect
3h
After the Filippoi battle in 42 BC, the city becomes a Roman colony and grows especially important due to its location on Via Egnatia.
Another significant period was in the years 49 or 50 CE, when Apostle Paul visited Filippoi and founded there the first Christian Church in Europe. This action designated the city as a metropolis of Christianity. During the Byzantine times (963-969 CE), the city’s fortification is reconstructed along with its towers and the wall of the city’s acropolis.
Excavation research began in Filippoi in 1914, realized by the French Archaeological School. After the 2nd World War, both the Greek Archaeological Service and the Archaeological Society conducted systematic excavations. Archaeological research is still being conducted to the present, by the Greek Archaeological Service, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the French Archaeological School. The finds from the excavations are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Filippoi.
1h
After leaving Filippoi, we are going to visit the beatiful city of Kavala. We will have the chance to see the Step where Apostle Paul preached, the impressive arches and then head to Panagia and see Imaret, Mohamed Ali square and his house. You can enjoy local cuisine in one of the restaurants in Kavala, before taking our way back to Thessaloniki.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup from anywhere in Thessaloniki. The traveler choose the pick-up point.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will collect you from your place of stay in Thessaloniki or from the airport at the time of your choice. Transfer time to Filippoi/ Kavala and back is approximately 4 hours. A lunch stop can also be arranged if you wish so.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
