Kavala, Greece Cruises

Kavala, Greece Cruise Port

• A 20-minute or so walk from the harbor takes you to the Byzantine Castle of Kavala. Built around the 15th century, it eventually became a resting place for Kavala's residents. While the castle is fascinating enough, the view from its tower is breathtaking.
   
• Architecture buffs should visit the Kamares or Aqueduct, a well-preserved structure that may have originally been built by Romans; the "modern" (that is, 16th century) version came about because of repairs initiated by the Ottoman Empire's Suleiman the Magnificent. It's a highlight of the city and also a good vantage point to take photos of the rest of the area.
   
• Now a museum, the House of Mohamed Ali (or Mehmet Ali) in the heart of Kavala's old town was built around 1720; it's where the founder of modern Egypt grew up, raised by his uncle after his father died. The Turkish style is evident with the restoration, and there's a bronze statue of the leader nearby.
   
• Those interested in religious history will find the Philippi Archaeological Site and museum a must-see. Founded around 360 B.C., the site is said to be where the apostle Paul did missionary work and performed the first baptism in Europe.