Les pas de l'apôtre Paul: Excursion privée à Philippi & Kavala
Description
Embarquez pour une excursion privée d'une journée au départ de Thessalonique pour explorer le Lion d'Amfipolis, les merveilles archéologiques de Philippes et la ville enchanteresse de Kavala. Découvrez des trésors ottomans, des murs byzantins et un port animé. En chemin, retracez les traces de l'apôtre Paul, qui a fondé la première église chrétienne en territoire européen à Philippes. En option, laissez-vous tenter par les saveurs des vins locaux dans une cave voisine. Soyez prêt à dévoiler le riche patrimoine de la Macédoine et plongez dans les trésors culturels de la région.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Ce magnifique lion était à l'origine situé au sommet du Grand Tombeau d'Amphipolis et a été déplacé dans le passé vers son emplacement actuel, à plusieurs kilomètres. loin du site du tombeau.
L'ancienne ville de Philippes a été fondée par le père d'Alexandre le Grand, où nous visiterons la basilique, le théâtre, le Forum romain, la cellule où l'apôtre Paul a été emprisonné mais aussi l'église octogonale, la première église chrétienne d'Europe.
Après le site archéologique, vous continuerez vers le baptistère Sainte Lydie, situé dans un cadre naturel paisible au bord de la rivière Zygaktis. Elle est dédiée à la première femme d'Europe baptisée par l'apôtre Paul, symbolisant le début du christianisme en Europe. Une étape spirituellement significative qui complète la visite à Philippes.
Pendant des siècles, dans la ville de Kavala, Byzantins, Ottomans, Juifs, marchands, travailleurs du tabac, réfugiés et intellectuels se sont mêlés et ont prospéré. Ici, en Macédoine, les routes maritimes ont rencontré l’axe Est-Ouest, les fécondant mutuellement. Vous verrez les entrepôts de tabac et les élégants bâtiments néoclassiques rappelant le passé glorieux de la ville puis profiterez du présent autour d’un repas et d’un verre dans son centre animé sous l’œil du château de la ville ou autour du port.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Nous prenons en charge les clients de tous les hôtels et Airbnb à Thessalonique. Si l'hôtel est inaccessible en voiture en raison de restrictions, le ramassage sera tenu à partir d'un endroit voisin à courte distance de marche. Voyageurs en bateau de croisière: Le point de rencontre est la sortie du terminal du port de croisière. Votre chauffeur tiendra un panneau de nom avec le nom des voyageurs sur.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Le temps de trajet est inclus dans la durée totale de la visite (environ 5 heures)
Avis(48)
Great day after scheduling mix up in the morning. Visillis was a great host and would recommend him to anyone. All of the stops were interesting and enjoyable. If you want to avoid bus tour this is a good option
Spiritual experience in awe.
Adonis our driver was EXCELLENT!!! You know that friend you haven't see in a long time, this is what it felt like being with Adonis! He had a great knowledge of the Bible and brought it to life. He was incredibly friendly and our family had a great time in his company. He recommended an excellent restaurant in Kavala. We did not feel rushed during our tour and felt he truly went above and beyond! I HIGHLY recommend Adonis and this tour!
Vasilis was an excellent driver and navigated a perfect day for us to see Philippi, The Site of Lydia’s baptism, and other sites in the area. We highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic experience from start to finish! The itinerary was well-paced, the views were breathtaking, and the staff was incredibly friendly and professional. Great value for the money. Vasilis is the Best driver in the area! Professional, friendly, and an expert behind the wheel. We felt safe and well-taken care of the entire time. 5-star service all the way!
Thank you for your 5star review! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time in Philippi and Kavala with Vasilis! We hope we see you again in the future!
What a great way to spend the day visiting the archeological site of Philippi and the city of Kavala. We opted to not purchase the tour guide option which turned out just fine. The site offers a download audio guide with admission. Our driver, Antonis, was a gentleman and had a friendly and positive demeanor. The ride was very comfortable. He turned us on to some great Greek music and his lunch recommendation in Kavala was delicious. If you are looking for something outside of a normal tour, with a laid back vibe, I highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your 5star review! Your feedback means a lot to us to know that you enjoyed your trip in Philippi and Kavala with Antonis! We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
An amazing trip. We enjoyed the whole tour to Archaelogical site of Philippi, amazed by the spiritual journey of Apostole Paul and a lovely lunch in Kavala. Our driver and guude Antonis was a very helpful and friendly.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed Philippi, the spiritual journey of Apostle Paul, and your lunch in Kavala. Antonis will be very happy to hear your kind words.
Our family trip to Philippi and Kavala was a great experience, interesting, scenic, and very family-friendly. Philippi’s history was fascinating, while Kavala’s coastal charm made for a relaxing visit. Driver Giannis was friendly and professional, and our guide Gina was very knowledgeable and helpful . Together, they made the trip smooth, enjoyable, and memorable.
Thank you so much for your 5star review! Your recommendation means a lot to us! We are very glad to know that your trip with your driver Giannis and your guide Gina was a wonderful experience! We look forward to seeing you again in the future for even more adventures !
Overall a beautiful and relaxing day exploring the famous sites and attractions of Philippi and Kavala. I opted out of having a tour guide which gave me the freedom to explore as much as I’d like. My driver was polite, friendly and shared his local knowledge of the cities and surrounding areas. It was also great to get food and other recommendations info from a local. If you’re a solo traveler, who doesn’t like crowds, and loves to make your own adventure, I’d recommend this tour! Musuem fees and food are not included but were both relatively cheap altogether (under 20 euros).
Thank you for your 5star review! We are so glad that you had an amazing and enjoyable trip! We look forward to welcoming you back again for more experiences in the future!
Half an hour late! Very young inexperienced guide, pleasant, tried hard, but not able to connect and understand our interests. We were confused, not enough guidance provided. Car and driver were very good.
Hello Mr. Brian! Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry again for the delay caused by traffic. Just to clarify, your booking included an English-speaking driver, not a licensed guide. Still, we provided a tour assistant to help, and she truly tried her best. We also sent a message through Viator offering a licensed freelance guide at an extra cost, but we did not receive a reply. We’re very glad you were happy with the car and driver, and we appreciate your comments.
