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Discover Vergina and Pella: Unearth the Macedonian Kingdom's Rich Archaeological Treasures
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Thessaloniki
Unearth the rich archaeological treasures of the Macedonian Kingdom in Vergina and Pella. Explore the birthplace of Alexander the Great and immerse yourself in ancient Greek, Byzantine, and modern history.
Unearth the rich archaeological treasures of the Macedonian Kingdom in Vergina and Pella. Explore the birthplace of Alexander the Great and immerse yourself in ancient Greek, Byzantine, and modern history.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Archaeological Museum of Pella - Embark on a journey to Pella with Ammon Express at 8:00 from Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (at the white Statue of Venizelos). The distance of 50km takes about 45 minutes to reach. Once in Pella, discover the new and modern museum, as well as the archaeological site boasting unique mosaics. Delight in the…
- Archaeological Museum of Pella - Embark on a journey to Pella with Ammon Express at 8:00 from Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (at the white Statue of Venizelos). The distance of 50km takes about 45 minutes to reach. Once in Pella, discover the new and modern museum, as well as the archaeological site boasting unique mosaics. Delight in the “Abduction of Helen” and “Amazonomachy” mosaics in the ancient market, and see artifacts from the daily lives of the people that illustrate the lifestyle during ancient times.
What's Included
- Transport to/from Museum of Vergina & Pella
- Basic travel insurance included
- English-speaking trip attendant
- Transport to/from Museum of Vergina & Pella
- Basic travel insurance included
- English-speaking trip attendant
What's Not Included
- Entry tickets to the Museums of Vergina (15€ during summer season; 8€ during winter season)
- The cost of the lunch at the restaurant
- Entry tickets to archaeological site of Pella (8€ during summer season; 4 during winter season)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
- Tips
- Entry tickets to the Museums of Vergina (15€ during summer season; 8€ during winter season)
- The cost of the lunch at the restaurant
- Entry tickets to archaeological site of Pella (8€ during summer season; 4 during winter season)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
- Tips
Additional Information
Explore the imperial hometown, the timeless metropolis where the mighty Alexander the Great was birthed and bred, and where the esteemed philosopher and teacher Aristoteles was summoned to mentor him. The archaeological riches of the magnificent Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his predecessor Phillip II, as narrated by Herodotus, beckon…
Explore the imperial hometown, the timeless metropolis where the mighty Alexander the Great was birthed and bred, and where the esteemed philosopher and teacher Aristoteles was summoned to mentor him. The archaeological riches of the magnificent Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his predecessor Phillip II, as narrated by Herodotus, beckon you to an extraordinary journey through history. The tour takes you through the ancient Greek, Byzantine, and modern eras, shedding light on the forgotten grandeur of Aigai, the original city of the Macedonians. Unveil the Aigai museum; a UNESCO World Heritage site, set against the picturesque backdrop of the region, with views stretching across the Macedonian plains to the farthest reaches of the horizon.
- Our trip attendant shall wear clothing with the AMMON Express marking so that he will be recognisable easily.
- You should be at the departure points 10’ before the time indicated in the schedule. The bus cannot remain at designated stops, except for boarding.
- Free entry to the Museum of Vergina is available to the students of Universities, Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent institutes of EU countries by showing their student ID, and to young people up to the age of 19 by showing their ID card
- Reduced entry to the Museum of Vergina (€ 6) is available to all citizens of the EU aged over 65, by showing their ID card or passport, as well as students from countries outside the EU.
- Free entry to the Museum of Pella is available to the students of Universities, Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent institutes of EU countries by showing their student ID, and to young people up to the age of 18 by showing their ID card.
- We wish you a pleasant excursion and have fun!
Location
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Egnatia
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(142 Ratings)
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Michael_p
Sep 19, 2024
Sights & exhibits galore - I initially thought it would be a large group and we'd be rushed around. But no! The large bus wasn't full, and there was plenty of time to see everything!
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Christina_p
Sep 17, 2024
Just do it! - The guide was extremely good, and there was enought time to visit the places and musea. It was really a trip in the history of Macedonië.
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Alan_s
Sep 13, 2024
Macendonian History brought to life - The museum’s and the Royal tombs were astonishing and at Pella you feel that you are walking in the footsteps of the legendary Macedonians!
Our Guide Elenni was both charming and knowledgeable.
Only one mild irritation was the traffic as we left and returned into the city of Thessaloniki.
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Denise_j
Sep 13, 2024
Tour of Vergina and Pella - The guide Lazarus is a highly educated historian and is multilingual. The tour was wonderful. Museums are first rate with beautiful mosaics and priceless ancient artifacts. It was just the right amount of Time to see it all. Don't miss the hike to the palace!
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998deniseu
Sep 12, 2024
Amazing day - We had a fantastic day. Our guide Lazarus was wonderful and his knowledge throughout the day on all things surrounding the area added to the experience.Highly recommend this trip.
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Geoff_a
Sep 10, 2024
Incredible - This trip was amazing! You go to a museum focused on Pella and artifacts found there. You then head down to Vergina to another museum showing a partial mock up of Phillip II’s palace then you head down to the actual tombs found in Aigai, where Phillip II tomb was discovered. That museum/burial site is extraordinary. It’s worth every penny to come to Thessaloniki to go on that tour!
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Dbabetch
Sep 9, 2024
Great Day Trip to learn about Alexander the Great! - We enjoyed a lovely day with our terrific guide Eleni on our trip to Pella. We learned all about Alexander the great. Saw some great museums. And learned a lot. Eleni was terrific. Very good. Very informative and sweet. She genuinely enjoyed answering questions and providing us with her knowledge of the region and the history. The bus was air conditioned and had wi-fi. I would use this company again. Thanks Eleni!
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Masako_e
Sep 5, 2024
The day was filled with... - The day was filled with so many findings. Our guide was nice and patient and explained the places well.
It was worthy of time! Don't miss it if you love history!
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Rachel_d
Sep 2, 2024
A brilliant and memorable tour - five stars! - Really well organised tour. Our guide, Yannis, was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of information whilst we travvelled on the (air conditioned) bus and at the venues, whilst also allowing us to independently go around the museums. The museums are modern, display information in Greek and English and use some very artistic and clever ways to display their treasures. The last museum, Philip's tomb, was the highlight of the tour and may possibly be one if the best museums I have ever been too. My daughter and I chose to stay in the last museum rather than go for the lunch at the local restaurant. We were back in Thessaloniki for around 4:30. A brilliant tour, well worth it for all history enthusiasts.
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Faye_h
Aug 29, 2024
Unique experience - Fantastic day out with the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lazaros accompanied by our fabulous driver Niko.
We were a small group and it allowed us more time at our stops and leaving us to use the last stop as we pleased. The museums are so carefully curated and displayed, with each one being unique and never repetitive.
I would highly recommend this tour.
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