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Orthodox Heritage Kavala Tour
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6 Hours
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Overview
Visit important sites of the Orthodox heritage
See rare icons, exceptional mosaics and stories lost in the depths of time. Discover monuments of worship of different denominations and religions, revealing the multicultural heritage of the region. From Greece to Rome participants will discover the roots and history of Christianity, and will marvel exceptional architectural sites and hagiographies. An excellent tour for families, religious people, interested in history and religion as well for admirers of arts and architecture
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
CitySpot by Xplora Behind the old Courthouse at city's centre nearby Kamares (Aqueduct)
Start time
08:30 AM
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 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
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 Hours • 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 Hours • 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
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The activity is not suitable for people with limited mobility or other medical conditions. Please inform our staff if you have any health issues.
Operated by Xplora
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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