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Tour Highlights
  • Museum ad Archaeological site of Pella
  • Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina Museum)

Get to know the imperial capital, the ancient city where Alexander the Great was born and raised and where the great philosopher and tutor Aristoteles was invited to educate him. The archaeological treasures of the glorious Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his father Phillip II, as detailed by Herodotus, invite you to a unique roadtrip to history. The excursion travels you to the ancient greek, byzantine and modern history bringing back in light the lost prestige of Aigai, the first city of the Macedonians. Discover the museum of Aigai; a World Heritage site of UNESCO, against the natural beauty of the area and the view of the Macedonian plain that travels our eye till the end of the horizon.

                  Live the experience!!! … There are so many to see at Vergina & Pella...

We depart to Pella with the luxurious bus of our company along with our English- speaking trip attendant, at: - 08:00 from the “Statue of Venizelos” Aristotelous Square & Egnatia street

The distance is 50 km and lasts approximately 45’ (one way) 

We reach Pella, which in the antiquity used to be a port, where we visit the new, modern museum as well as the archaeological site with the unique mosaics. In the archaeological site we can admire the ancient market of the city, the mosaic of the “Abduction of Helen” and the “Amazonomachy” (the battle of Amazons). In the museum, there are exposed objects and artifacts from the daily life of the people; characteristic signs of the lifestyle in the antiquity.

Next, we reach Vergina where we visit the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, situated in the borders of the village. The characteristic Golden Larnax (funerary casket), an urn with the cremated remains of Phillip II is marked with a 16-rayed sun, the symbol of Macedonia. The Sun of Vergina (or Star of Vergina), which is characteristic symbol of the Argead Dynasty (of the King Phillip II and Alexander the Great) was found together with the excavations that brought back to light his father’s Royal Tomb. 4 of the sun rays represent of the 4 classical elements and the other 12 sun rays represent the 12 Olympian Gods. Admire the golden oak wreath that Phillip II had during his funeral pyre, military armors, various grave goods, the other tombs that were brought back to light and a small sanctuary, the Heroon.

Later, we enjoy our lunch break in a restaurant with greek traditional flavours.
We depart to Thessaloniki at around 15:30p.m and we are back after an hour (around 16:30p.m), making the same stops where we started from.

Included
  • Transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus.
  • English- speaking trip attendant.
  • Pick up/drop off service.
  • All taxes.
  • Basic insurance coverage for passengers on the bus.
  • Ticket for Hop On Hop Off tour with City Sightseeing Thessaloniki
 
Non-Included
  • The entrance fee to the Museum of Vergina and to the museum and the archaeological site of Pella
  • Tour-guide to the museum of Vergina and to the museum and the archaeological site of Pella
  • Cost of lunch at the restaurant
  • Personal Expenses & Gratuities (optional).

Tour Specifics
  • Departure / Arrival point: “Statue of Venizelos” Aristotelous Square & Egnatia street at 08:00
  • The excursion takes place from the 1st of April until 31st of October every: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 
  • Duration: 8 hours approx. (3 hours on the road)
  • Operating period: From APRIL 1st to OCTOBER 31st (except block out dates).
  • Blockout dates within operating period: None
Please note:
  • Estimated frequency & duration due to traffic, weather or/and any other conditions beyond “City Sightseeing THESSALONIKI” control.

 Important Information
  • You should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule.
  • Customers will see and meet the City Sightseeing THESSALONIKI staff, in or/and outside of the buses and at the departure/arrival point “Statue of Venizelos” Aristotelous Square & Egnatia street.
  • Be informed about weather conditions.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes to walk around. Don’t forget your hat, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summertime.
  • Enjoy your trip and take the best pictures of your unforgettable moments at Vergina & Pella!
 
Additional services 
  • FREE passengers’ tips.
  • More offers and discount products at our selling point at Lefkos Pyrgos!