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Private Tour of Pella and Vergina: Ancient Macedonia
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Vergina
Embark on an exclusive 7-hour tour of the Pella and Vergina archaeological sites, delving into the rich culture of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia. Discover Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and explore Vergina, the historic capital city, which now features a museum showcasing artifacts such as the royal tomb of King Philip II.
Embark on an exclusive 7-hour tour of the Pella and Vergina archaeological sites, delving into the rich culture of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia. Discover Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and explore Vergina, the historic capital city, which now features a museum showcasing artifacts such as the royal tomb of King Philip II.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) - Located just 82 km from Thessaloniki in central Macedonia, Vergina (known as Aige in ancient Greek) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can marvel at the well-preserved tomb of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, and the tomb of Alexander IV, his son, among other ancient treasures.
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- Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) - Located just 82 km from Thessaloniki in central Macedonia, Vergina (known as Aige in ancient Greek) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can marvel at the well-preserved tomb of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, and the tomb of Alexander IV, his son, among other ancient treasures.
- Polycentric Museum of Aigai - This new museum in Vergina presents extraordinary discoveries, such as the golden larnax and other royal artifacts. The exhibits highlight the period of Philip II and Alexander the Great, providing an in-depth exploration of Macedonian history. With special exhibitions and ongoing research, each visit offers new discoveries and insights.
- Archaeological Museum of Pella - Explore the birthplace of Alexander the Great by visiting the archaeological site and museum. Discover remarkable artifacts from the ancient city, including exquisite mosaic floors. Highlights feature scenes like the Abduction of Helen, the Amazonomachy, and the renowned Deer Hunt.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver with local knowledge
- Basic travel insurance
- Round-trip transportation with fully A/C vehicle
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver with local knowledge
- Basic travel insurance
- Round-trip transportation with fully A/C vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Official Licensed Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Official Licensed Guide
- Entrance Fees
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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(11 Ratings)
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Nctxaggie
May 14, 2026
Enjoyed our visit to Pella and Vergina! - We enjoyed our visit to Pella and Vergina. Our driver, Gina, and tour guide, Athina, were very friendly and accommodating! We learned about Alexander the Great and his family. We saw the tombs and explored museums. It was a fun trip!
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Kaye_w
May 14, 2026
Wonderful experience. Our... - Wonderful experience. Our tour guide Monica was
so understanding and her knowledge was extremely
Impressive. Would recommend this excursion for a world of history knowledge!
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Connector615958
May 13, 2026
A fantastic day for us - Adonis was k iwledgeable. Friendly and an excellent host/ driver
The day was incredible
So.much history
And
So many sites
Thank you Adonis for this wonderful experiance
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Q683jqtime
Mar 18, 2026
Wonderful tour - A wonderful trip! Friendly and knowledgeable guides, a comfortable car and all the timings worked well.
Pella and Vergina are must sees. The new museums are excellent and thr Royal tombs are, of course, jaw dropping. Highly recommended.
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Iangrecos
Mar 18, 2026
Full day Macedonia history private tour - We had a wonderful time exploring the highlights of the ancient Macedonian kingdom. Our driver, Mrs Gina (or Georgia), was an exceptional host and storyteller, whose passion for Ancient Greek history and culture truly brought the experience to life. Thank you for such a unique and memorable full-day tour in Macedonia, Greece!
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Perry
Mar 5, 2026
Private Cruise Excursion Thessaloniki - Fantastic way to see Thessaloniki! We were picked up right as we left the cruise ship, and everything was seamless from the start. Since the sites are spread out, this was absolutely the best way to explore the region.
A big thank you to Adonis for making the experience so enjoyable. He navigated everything perfectly, shared great insights along the way, and made sure we never felt rushed.
Highly recommended! 5/5
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Pwayland2019
Nov 26, 2025
Pella and Vergina day-tour with personal guide - My wife and two children (12 and 15 yrs old) had an amazing full-day tour of Pella and Vergina with a personal guide, Ioannis, who earned a PhD in archeology and is former president of the licensed guide association.
Ioannis was a wealth of knowledge starting from the moment we stepped into our van with a history of Thessaloniki all the way through our last stop to see the amphitheater where Philip II was assassinated.
History buffs and interested tourists alike will love this tour and our guide/driver team did an excellent job making us feel comfortable, informed, and captivated. The guides are a great value, putting in a solid 5+ hrs of nearly non-stop historical narrative. You won’t be disappointed!
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Arogers015
Sep 20, 2025
Excellent trip, Savvas is a wonderful guide! - I had a wonderful day trip with Savvas! He explained all about the Greek culture and stories on the way to our destination. He was patient and kind and made time to stop and take pictures for me. He provided door to door 5 star service the whole day including lunch and shopping recommendations. I would highly recommend taking this trip, it was beautiful!
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Battleriver
Sep 17, 2025
Exceptional driver and ‘non” tour - Savvy’s was an exceptional professional driver. It was a pleasure to get to know him. We really appreciated his authentic pride in his work. This is not a guided tour which worked perfect for us. His knowledge and insights were just right. The visit to phillipi was a highlight of our trip.
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822benjamind
Aug 20, 2025
Amazing Archaeology in the heart of Macedonia - We arranged for a private tour to Vergina and Veria for our stop in Thessaloniki on our Explora cruise. Savvas met us right by the cruise port in a very comfortable, air conditioned car. He took us to the museum of the Royal Tombs of Philip II and Philip IV in Vergina which was about an hour from the port. From there we hiked up to see the ruins of the theater and palace of Phillip II. Savvas was very attentive to our mobility issues and was able to procure a makeshift walking stick for my husband for the steep walk down from these ruins. From there we went to the polycentric museum of Aigai, where we saw the different artifacts found in the tombs. Savvas also drove us to Veria and took us around to see the oldest synagogue in northern Greece and the old Metropolitan church of Veria. We walked around and saw the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul as well. At the end of the tour, Savvas drove around Thessaloniki his hometown and took us for Trigona Elenedis, a pastry Thessaloniki is famous for and a Frappe coffee. It was an amazing tour. We wished we could have stayed longer to see more of Thessaloniki.
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