Major city · Greece
PhilippiΦίλιπποι
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (intense sun, limited shade)
- Airport
- KVA
- Nights
- 0.5
Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Philippi100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Philippi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyPhilippi is safe for tourists; main risk is sun exposure and occasional uneven stone steps.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 166 fire/ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKVA Kavala International Airport (Bus connections to Philippi run from Kavala bus station (≈15 km (9.3 mi)).).KVA Kavala International Airport (Bus connections to Philippi run from Kavala bus station (≈9.3 mi (15 km)).).
- Getting aroundAll main sights lie within a short walk from the parking lot; no public transport needed inside the site.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at park café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealSnack (tiropita or koulouri)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KVA Kavala International Airport (Bus connections to Philippi run from Kavala bus station (≈15 km (9.3 mi)).)KVA Kavala International Airport (Bus connections to Philippi run from Kavala bus station (≈9.3 mi (15 km)).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Mar (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Philippi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
All main sights lie within a short walk from the parking lot; no public transport needed inside the site.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kavala
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Kavala station, about 30 min; tickets bought on board.
Coastal town with a medieval castle and sea‑front promenade.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–55 (≈ US$55–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–85 (≈ US$85–100) excl. bed
- High
- €120–150 (≈ US$140–180) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Bus Kavala → Philippi round‑trip2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Lasponera mud‑bath entry2 × €6 · June–Oct | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €25 |
| Trip total≈ €137 per person per day, bed included | €273≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and inter‑city transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at park café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Snack (tiropita or koulouri) | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Museum entry | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Parking at site | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) per day |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire/ambulance
- 166
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire/ambulance166
Embassy
US Consulate in Thessaloniki (check address); other nations have consulates in Thessaloniki or Athens.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kavala → Philippi bus: about €8 (≈ US$10) each way (check)
- Lasponera mud‑bath: €6 (≈ US$7) per person, open June–Oct
Say or show
- Συγγνώμη — Excuse me / Sorry (see-gnó-mee)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-ha-ree-STO)
- Πόσο κοστίζει; — How much is it? (PO-so ko-STEE-zee)
- Πού είναι η τουαλέτα; — Where is the bathroom? (POO EE-neh ee too-a-LE-ta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Philippi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (intense sun, limited shade) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Krinides to visit the mud‑bath and nearby villages.
- Combine with a day in Kavala for a coastal contrast.
Sources
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