One of the most important historical events of the area and a landmark of the foundation of the Christian Church and the expansion of Christianity to the whole of Europe, is the disembarkment of Apostle Paul in the port of Neapolis (Kavala). In the spring of 50 AD following a divine vision and an imploring cry to get to Macedonia. He subsequently trailed to Philippi through Via Egnatia. In Philippi, although imprisoned by the Roman authorities, he found breeding ground to preach this new religion which he brought from afar. Finally outside the walls of Philippi, at the Zigakti river, he will baptize the first group of European Christians, most notably the first European christian woman, Lydia Porphyraria. The landmark ruins of Philippi with the enormous basilicas provide the evidence of Apostle Paul’s passage and its contribution to the European civilization. Today, in this area lies the beautiful baptistery of St. Lydia.

This travel experience is specially designed by historians, travel guides, chefs and local experts to present you the life of Apostle Paul and his first steps on Europe. During these five days of travel at the Philippi Park region, the visitor will first step on the grounds of Kavala city, its beautiful port and the old town in Panagia peninsula while following Apostle Paul’s footsteps through the ancient Via Egnatia.

This road of high economic importance is connecting Asia to Europe and goes through the Archeological Site of Philippi (UNESCO site) where the Apostle was imprisoned after preaching Christianity.

The city of Philippi used to be a spiritual place for many decades where ancient gods, like Dionysus ,were praised. This was the place that Apostle Paul chose to baptize the first European Christian, named Lydia. The baptistery and church of Lydia, is the first emblem of Christianity attracting visitors from all over the world that seek to be baptized again at the sacred waters of Zigaktis river. In addition to these historic places the visitor will be awed by the oldest monastery in Northern Greece, Panagia Ikosifinissa and impressed by the valley and mountains of Philippi Park.

This fertile valley is generously enriching the local gastronomy and wine production which the visitor will taste through all the days of the package.