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Philippi - In The Steps Of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 Hrs
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 the Apostles' Act 16 of the Bible. After a short lunch break at Philippi, there is an add-on option to prebooked upon request: Drive to an awarded winery for a tour & tasting at an additional cost for 1,5 hour extra.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
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Location
This experience is centered on one mapped location. 1 of 3 stops have map coordinates.
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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.
90 minAdmission not included - 2
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 min - 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
5 min
What's included
- Private certified guide for the whole full-day tour
What's not included
- In-vehicle air conditioning: The price of private tour transportation depends on the number of persons & the type & size of vehicle needed each time
- Lunch: No food or drinks included. Bottled water privided en route.
- Entrance fees: Archaeological Site of Philippi
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Philippi - In the steps of St. Paul Private Experience - 7 hrs
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