PHILIPPI TOUR: WHERE HISTORY MEETS FAITH
A Philippi Tour is ideal for people who wish to combine history and religion.
WHY DO A PHILIPPI TOUR
Created by King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, who gave his name to the city, Philippi was one of the most important cities in this corner of the vast Roman Empire. It makes sense why Paul decided to visit Philippi and begin his second missionary journey from here. It is here where he baptised the first European Christians and established the very first European Christian church and the epistles “To Philippians” remain as a testament to that.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE PHILIPPI TOUR
In this Philippi Tour we are going to visit the archaeological site of Philippi, learning about the history of the city but also Paul’s journey.
A modern air-conditioned sedan or minivan is going to pick us up from your hotel and drive us to Philippi.
We are going to visit Paul’s prison as well as some of the most important parts of this ancient place, like the forum and a couple of magnificent basilicas.
Then, we will visit the baptistry of Lydia and see the river in which Paul performed the first baptisms on European grounds. The tour will be completed with a visit to the nearby city of Kavala, or Neapolis as it was called during Paul’s time, and a relaxing lunch before heading back to Thessaloniki.
If you have any questions about the itinerary, feel free to contact me directly.
- Duration: 8 hours
- Transportation: Car or Minibus
- Meeting Point: Your Hotel
- Included: Tour Guide, Transportation
- Not included: Entrance Fees, Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible: No
