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Orthodox Heritage Kavala Private Tour

4 Reviews 4.25 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Macedonia, Greece
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6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

The Orthodox Heritage Private Tour is a trip to explore the rich religious history of Kavala. The first stop of the christian pilgrimage routes, is to discover the historical significance of New Karvali, a
town with a captivating historical continuation of Cappadocian city
and a visit to the Holy Shrine of Saint Gregory. We move next to the
Holy Monastery of Apostle Silas, the companion of Apostle Paul. We
will visit the Holy Shrine - Baptistery of Saint Lydia of Thyatira, a
significant religious landmark as the place of the first woman baptized in Europe. This tour will also take you to the Holy Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa, a monastery with a legacy dating back to the 8th
century.
This day trip to the best monasteries in Kavala promises to be a memorable and enlightening experience.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
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    Gallikis Dimokratias 13
    Kavala 652 01, Greece

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    Church of St. Gregory the Theologian

    New Karvali, the city that is a historical continuation of the old Cappadocian Karvali (Gelveri) and the historic church of Agios Grigorios. We visit the we will learn about the history of the monastery and we will have the opportunity to venerate the holy relic of St. Gregory the Theologian, which from 390 AD was kept in the Carvali of Cappadocia and came to Greece in 1924 with the exchange of populations.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Monastery Agios Sillas

    Νext stop is at the Holy Monastery of St. Apostle Silas, an important religious monument of the region. The monastery was built in 1926 after the liberation of Kavala for Apostle Sila who, together with Apostle Paul, arrived in Kavala, the first European territory to preach Christianity.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Baptistry of St. Lydia

    Next, we approach the banks of the Zygaktis, where we visit the baptistery of Lydia, the first woman to be baptized a Christian in Europe.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Monastery of Panagias Ikosifinissis

    The monastery of Panagia Ikosifoinissa with its miraculous icon is one of the largest pilgrimages in Macedonia and is the oldest active monastery in Greece and Europe. We stope to marvel the miraculous icon and spend time learning about the ascetic life.
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    3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • It is important to inform our staff of any medical conditions you may have prior to participating in any activities with Xplora. This will allow us to provide the necessary accommodations and support to ensure your safety and well-being during the activities. Whether you have allergies, physical limitations, or other health concerns, disclosing this information will enable us to meet your specific needs.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Orthodox Heritage Kavala Private Tour?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-478245P4

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Snacks
    • Bottled water
    • WiFi on board
    • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • It is important to inform our staff of any medical conditions you may have prior to participating in any activities with Xplora. This will allow us to provide the necessary accommodations and support to ensure your safety and well-being during the activities. Whether you have allergies, physical limitations, or other health concerns, disclosing this information will enable us to meet your specific needs.
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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