Orthodox Heritage Kavala Private Tour

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6 hours (approx.)

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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
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Gallikis Dimokratias
Kavala 652 01, Greece

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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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