Description

🏖️ Relax on golden sands, swim in crystal-clear waters, and explore the history of Kavala & Philippi on a full-day trip from Thessaloniki!

✨ Highlights

• 🏛️ Explore the ancient wonders of Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• 🏖️ Swim and relax on a serene beach near Kavala

• 🍽️ Enjoy fresh local flavors at a seaside taverna

• 🏰 Discover Kavala's Castle & stroll through the charming Old Town of Panagia

• 🌅 Experience Kavala’s unique blend of history & coastal charm

📍 Starting Point & Departure Time

• 🚏 Meeting Point: Nea Elvetia Metro Station

• 🕗 Meeting Time: 07:50 AM

• ⏰ Departure Time: 08:00 AM

• 🚨 Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time

⏱️ Duration 🕐 Approx. 10 hours (08:00 AM – 18:00 PM)

📝 What You'll Experience Embark on a day trip to northern Greece combining history, culture, and relaxation. Visit Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll walk among Roman ruins, grand Basilicas, and the Prison of Apostle Paul.
Continue to a peaceful beach near Kavala to swim, sunbathe, or enjoy local flavors at a taverna.
Then, explore Kavala’s castle and the charming Old Town of Panagia, filled with cobbled streets and breathtaking views.
In winter, swap the beach stop with extra time in Kavala’s old town and savor a cozy meal at a local taverna.

🗓️ Itinerary

• 📍 Starting location: Nea Elvetia Metro Station

• 🚍 Drive to Philippi (2 hours)

• 🏛️ Visit to the archaeological site of Philippi (1.5 hours)

• 🏖️ Free time at a serene beach near Kavala (2.5 hours)

• 🏰 Walking tour in Kavala Old Town & Castle (1 hour)

• 🚍 Return to Thessaloniki (2 hours)

✅ Included

• 🚐 Pickup & drop-off from Nea Elvetia Metro Station

• 🚌 Bus transportation to all locations

• ❄️ Air-conditioned comfortable bus

• 🎤 English-speaking tour leader-archaeologist

• 🛡️ Basic travel insurance (during transportation)

• 📶 Free Wi-Fi on board

• 👶 Baby seat available on request

• 🏊 Swimming

❌ Not Included

• 🎟️ Entrance fee to Philippi archaeological site & museum (6€)

• 💬 Guided tour inside the archaeological site & museum

• ☂️ Sunbeds & umbrellas (optional)

• 🍽️ Lunch or beverages

• 💰 Personal expenses

🔎 Useful Info

• 🌦️ The schedule may be modified depending on weather conditions

• ⏰ Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to departure

🎒 What to Bring

• 🩱 Swimwear & towel

• 🧴 Sunscreen, hat & sunglasses

• 👟 Comfortable footwear & flip-flops

• 📱 Camera or smartphone

• 💧 Water bottle & snacks