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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Philippi
Φίλιπποι
Spend a half day at the archaeological site; add a night in a local hotel if you want a relaxed pace.
Philippi is a compact UNESCO World Heritage archaeological park in East Macedonia. The main monuments – theatre, basilicas, museum and the Via Egnatia – are within a 15‑minute walk, so a half‑day visit covers the highlights. Overnight stays let you explore the mud‑bath and nearby villages at leisure.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Φίλιπποι
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (intense sun, limited shade)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–55 excl. bed · Mid €70–85 excl. bed · High €120–150 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire/ambulance 166
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at park café | €2–3 |
| Snack (tiropita or koulouri) | €1–2 |
| Museum entry | €4–6 |
| Parking at site | €2–3 per day |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KVA · Kavala International Airport
- Bus connections to Philippi run from Kavala bus station (≈15 km (9.3 mi)).Bus connections to Philippi run from Kavala bus station (≈9.3 mi (15 km)).
Typical fares
- Kavala → Philippi bus
- about €8 each way (check)
- Lasponera mud‑bath
- €6 per person, open June–Oct
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
All main sights lie within a short walk from the parking lot; no public transport needed inside the site.
See and do
Known for
- Ancient theatre
- Basilica A and C
- Archaeological Museum
- Via Egnatia
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kavala | Bus from Kavala station, about 30 min; tickets bought on board. | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Philippeio Hotel
- Hotel and restaurant in Krinides, close to the site.
- Jannis Hotel
- Near the mud‑bath facility.
- Hotel Lydia
- At the Baptistery of Lydia, 1 km (0.6 mi) north of the main entrance.At the Baptistery of Lydia, 0.6 mi (1 km) north of the main entrance.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-gnó-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha-ree-STO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee |
| Where is the bathroom? | Πού είναι η τουαλέτα;POO EE-neh ee too-a-LE-ta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat and little shade – bring a hat and water.
- Lasponera mud‑bath open only June–Oct; check availability.
- Parking can fill quickly in peak season.
Philippi is safe for tourists; main risk is sun exposure and occasional uneven stone steps.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Philippi yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ancient theatre
- Basilica A and C
- Archaeological Museum
- Via Egnatia
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Greek Ministry of Tourism – Macedonia: www.gtp.gr
- Wikivoyage: Philippi, revision 5238461 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5238461
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/philippi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.