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    Day Tour at Royal Tombs of Aigai and Museum of Pella
  
  
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        24 Ratings
      
    
            
            
              
                Vergina
              
            
          
        
      During the tour, the driver will share their knowledge about the location. You will have the opportunity to admire two different sites and experience ancient times by walking through them. Additionally, you will visit the tomb of King Philip, the father of Alexander the Great.
During the tour, the driver will share their knowledge about the location. You will have the opportunity to admire two different sites and experience ancient times by walking through them. Additionally, you will visit the tomb of King Philip, the father of Alexander the Great.
        
        
          Duration: 
          
            8 hours
          
        
      
    
    
      Cancellation:
      
        
          
            24 hours
          
        
      
    
  
      Highlights
    
    - Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) - The tour starts in Thessaloniki and follows the National Road to reach the Royal Tombs of Vergina. This small village gained fame in 1977-78 when the renowned Greek Professor and Archaeologist Andronicos discovered the Royal Tombs. Known as Aigai, it was the first capital of Ancient Macedonia until…
 
- Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) - The tour starts in Thessaloniki and follows the National Road to reach the Royal Tombs of Vergina. This small village gained fame in 1977-78 when the renowned Greek Professor and Archaeologist Andronicos discovered the Royal Tombs. Known as Aigai, it was the first capital of Ancient Macedonia until 400 BC, when the capital moved to Pella. It was believed to be the burial site for all Macedonian Kings. Enter the underground structure with your guide and marvel at some of the most significant artifacts that once belonged to Philip II, including the King’s shield decorated with ivory and gold, the King’s gold-trimmed iron breastplate, exquisitely crafted Gold Diadems, the Golden Wreath of oak leaves, the gold-plated collar, and the Silver Burial Urns. Pay close attention as your guide describes the discovery of a Golden Chest inside King Philip’s tomb, which contained the King’s bones, washed with wine and wrapped in purple cloth.
 - Archaeological Museum of Pella - Pella is an ancient city in Central Macedonia, Greece, located 45 km from Thessaloniki. It is best known as the historical capital of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia during the time of Philip II and Alexander the Great. The Archaeological Museum of Pella is situated on the site of the ancient city and is a must-visit.
 - Archaeological Site at Pella - Stroll through and admire the archaeological site of Pella. It offers insights into the daily lives of people in the ancient Macedonian capital.
 

      What's Included
    
    - Bottled water
 - All Fees and Taxes
 
- Bottled water
 - All Fees and Taxes
 
      What's Not Included
    
    - Royal tombs
 - Pell Museum Tickets & archaeological site
 
- Royal tombs
 - Pell Museum Tickets & archaeological site
 
      Additional Information
    
    - Travel time is already included to the total tour duration
 
- Travel time is already included to the total tour duration
 
Location
  
      Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
    
  
  
    
      Imathia, 
    
  
  
      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
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          Miguel_s
        
        
        Nov 1, 2025
      
      
        Great excursion from Thessaloniki - Excellent itinerary and Alexander was a great driver who used his knowledge to make the experience even better.
      
      
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          Rodger43
        
        
        Oct 28, 2025
      
      
        Fabulous gold and funeral objects - Both the museum and the Royal tombs were stunning well worth the journey. I’ve never seen such magnificent gold and funeral objects outside of Egypt.
      
      
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          Somanyfoods
        
        
        Sep 19, 2025
      
      
        Informative beyond belief - The information of how King Phillip is was buried and what was found in the tomb is beyond description. Must see museum after first visiting Pella.
      
      
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          Gustavo_k
        
        
        Aug 11, 2025
      
      
        Amazing experience with Michael!!! - Michael was an amazing tour guide. Very kind, knowledgeable and always going one step further. The tour ended at 3 PM. We were back at 4 PM
      
      
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          Mina_r
        
        
        May 22, 2025
      
      
        Fantastic Day  - We had a wonderful day. Michalis was a safe driver. He was very knowledgeable on local history of Agai and Pella. We ended our day at a lovely Taverna in Pella.
I would highly recommend this tour to others. The 3 of us loved our day immersed in Macedonian History.. 
      
      
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          Jane_h
        
        
        May 18, 2025
      
      
        The tour was a great... - The tour was a great contrast to being in Thessaloniki, the site of the city of Pella, while fascinating didn’t have great information but the Museum made up for it. I would recommend eating lunch at the Museum as the cafe at the Royal Tombs has a limited choice. The Royal Tombs was quite amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. 
      
      
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          Rene_c
        
        
        May 16, 2025
      
      
        A super tour with Alexandros  - I' m very satisfied with  my tour. Alexandros is an exceptional guide. He's passionate and very friendly. He knows to convey his knowledge very clearly.  He' s well- éducated, cultived and intelligent.  I would be happy to get another tour with him.
      
      
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          Anonymous
        
        
        Apr 24, 2025
      
      
        Marvelous! - Breathtaking experience! Mr Alexandros was marvelous! It was like having a professional tourguide with us!
      
      
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          Charles_e
        
        
        Jun 12, 2025
      
      
        Well worth it.  - This was an excellent place to visit. The tour guide was very good. He provided helpful perspective about the area and the history of the sites/kings.  But since he was not a licensed tour guide, he was not able to enter the ticketed areas for further guidance. For this reason I rated four instead of five stars.  Despite that, this was still a fair price for a very good tour. 
      
      
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          Magda_c
        
        
        Jul 5, 2025
      
      
        Great tour to the Royal Tombs - Visiting the Royal Tombs Museum was absolutely a great historical visit. Our driver/ guide was very kind and knowledgeable, however, here's a few key points in the future:  1. Punctuality is important (pick up 48 min late), 2. Please don't text on your phone while driving as this was very stressful for the kids and my wife. 3. The description of the tour is misleading as we were expecting an "English guided tour" when in reality, it's a driver not a guide. Overall we enjoy our visit. 
      
      
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