Alistrati Cave - Philippi - Kavala

The excursion “Cave of Alystrati, Philippi and Kavala” will allow you to get acquainted with the historical, cultural and natural diversity of northeastern Greece.

Alystrati Cave, whose geological history stretches to a depth of three million years, is a kilometer of incredibly beautiful route between stalactites and stalagmites at a depth of sixty meters. Today, Alystrati is considered one of the largest caves of this type not only in Greece, but also in Europe.

After getting acquainted with the non-man-made monument of nature, you will visit the ancient city of Philippa, founded in the 4th century BC and bearing the name of the great Macedonian King Philip II. Archaeological excavations with unique monuments of the Hellenistic, Roman and Early Christian periods have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2016.

And at the end of the route, you will have a tour of the most original and unlike other cities in Greece – Kavala, whose architecture clearly traces the Ottoman heritage. Located with an amphitheater on the seaside, the city attracts a large number of visitors annually with its natural and architectural contrasts. Picturesque old Neapolis, winding cobbled streets, Ottoman aqueduct and imaret Mehmet Ali, adjacent to Byzantine temples, will not leave you indifferent.

Interesting facts:
In the cave of Alistrati there are stalactites up to 35 meters high;
Alistrati cave is the second largest in Greece and one of the largest in Europe;
In the cave of Alistrati were found fossils of microorganisms, whose age is 2 million years;
* In 50 AD, the first Christian church in Europe was founded in Philippi; here the Apostle Paul baptized the first European woman, Lydia;
Since 2016, Philippi has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List;
By the early 20th century, Kavala was Europe’s largest producer and supplier of tobacco products; today, the city houses a unique tobacco museum.
The aqueduct of Kavala was built in 1520-1530 under Ibrahim Pasha; its length was 270 meters, and its height was up to 25 meters;

Useful information:

total mileage of the excursion (with departure from Thessaloniki) - about 370 km;
For your comfort and safety, wear comfortable shoes; do not forget to bring headgear with you;
The route program can be changed for reasons beyond the control of the company (force majeure); weather conditions and at the discretion of the guide, if necessary;
In the cave of Alistrati high humidity (95-105 %) and cool (15-17 degrees Celsius), regardless of the time of year, we advise you to take appropriate outerwear.

All transfers under the program on comfortable transport Mercedes Vito.
services of a Russian-speaking driver (380 – the cost of a tour with a Russian-speaking guide);
* the cost is indicated for leaving Thessaloniki / when leaving the other region changes are possible;

Separately paid:

* Lunch;
Entrance tickets to museums and archaeological parks;