Description

Get to know the imperial capital of Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and discover the royal tombs of Aigai at Vergina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Step back in time and unveil the history of Macedonia’s glorious past.

✨ Highlights

• 🏛️ Visit the archaeological site and museum of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great

• 👑 Explore the Royal Tombs Museum & New Museum of Aigai (Vergina), UNESCO World Heritage Site

• 🏺 Uncover the archaeological treasures of the glorious Macedonian Kingdom

• 🥗 Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant

• 🌄 Discover the beauty of the Macedonian plain

📍 Starting Point & Departure Time

• 🚏 Meeting Point: Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (Venizelos Statue)

• 🕗 Departure Time: 08:00 AM

• ⏰ Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time

⏱️ Duration

• 🕐 Approx. 8 hours & 30 minutes

📝 What You'll Experience Depart from Thessaloniki and travel back to the times of Alexander the Great. Begin your journey in Pella, the ancient capital of the Macedonian Kingdom. Visit the archaeological site and admire the mosaics of the “Abduction of Helen” and “Amazonomachy,” the grand Agora, and everyday artifacts in the modern museum.

Continue to Vergina and explore the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, where the golden larnax of King Philip II, father of Alexander, was discovered. Admire treasures such as the golden wreath, military armors, royal grave goods, and the iconic Star of Vergina.

Afterward, enjoy a lunch break in a local restaurant and conclude your journey at the New Museum of Aigai. Discover monumental sculptures, royal jewelry, weaponry of Macedonian warriors, and the restored Palace façade. This tour is a unique journey through history, art, and the grandeur of the ancient Macedonian dynasty.

🗓️ Itinerary

• 📍 Starting location: Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (Venizelos Statue)

• 🚍 Drive to Pella (45 minutes)

• 🏛️ Visit the archaeological site and museum of Pella (1 hour 30 minutes)

• 🚍 Drive to Vergina (1 hour)

• 🏺 Visit the Museum of the Royal Tombs & New Museum of Aigai (2 hours)

• 🍽️ Lunch break (1 hour)

• 🚍 Return to Thessaloniki (1 hour)

✅ Included

• 🚐 Round-trip transportation to Pella & Vergina

• 🎤 English-speaking trip attendant–archaeologist

• 🛡️ Basic travel insurance (during transportation)

• 🧾 Assistance with ticket issuance process

❌ Not Included

• 🎟️ Entrance fee to the Museum of Vergina (20€)

• 🎟️ Entrance fee to Pella archaeological site and museum (20€)

• 🍽️ Lunch at the restaurant

• 💰 Tips

🔎 Useful Info

• 👟 Wear comfortable shoes

• 🧢 Bring sunglasses, sunscreen & a hat (summer)

• ⏰ Be punctual to all meeting times

• 🌍 Don’t forget to share your experience