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Orthodox Heritage Kavala Tour
Orthodox Heritage Kavala Tour

Orthodox Heritage Kavala Private Tour

By Xplora
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$138 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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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.

Activity location

  • Church of St. Gregory the Theologian
    • 64006, Nea Karvali, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gallikis Dimokratias 13
    • 13 Gallikis Dimokratias
    • 652 01, Kavala, Greece

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Group up to 8
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$138.22 x 5 AdultsAU$691.10
Total
Price is AU$691.10
Until Tue, 11 Mar
Group Up to 4
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$483.77 x 1 AdultAU$483.77
Total
Price is AU$483.77
Until Tue, 11 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 accommodation 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.

Activity itinerary

Church of St. Gregory the Theologian
  • 1h
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.
Monastery Agios Sillas
  • 1h
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.
Baptistry of St. Lydia
  • 1h
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.
Monastery of Panagias Ikosifinissis
  • 3h
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChurch of St. Gregory the Theologian
    • 64006, Nea Karvali, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGallikis Dimokratias 13
    • 13 Gallikis Dimokratias
    • 652 01, Kavala, Greece

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