Alexander the Great Private Tour at Vergina and Pella

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Pick-up from your location in Thessaloniki and drive approximately for 1 hour to Pella. Upon the arrival, you will enjoy one hour private tour to the Archaeological site. Pella, located in northern Greece, was the ancient capital of Macedon and the birthplace of Alexander the Great. The site features an impressive grid-plan city layout, monumental public buildings, and luxurious private homes with intricate pebble mosaics. Excavations have revealed the agora, palatial structures, and sanctuaries, illustrating the city’s political and cultural significance from the 4th century BCE. Pella thrived under Philip II and continued to flourish into the Hellenistic period. Its remains reflect a blend of Greek urban planning and Macedonian grandeur. Today, it offers valuable insight into ancient Macedonian society, art, and architecture.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
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  The Archaeological Museum of Pella, inaugurated in 2009, is situated near the ancient Macedonian capital and birthplace of Alexander the Great. Designed by architect Kostas Skroumpellos, the museum features a central atrium reminiscent of ancient Pella's peristyle courtyards. Its exhibitions are organized into thematic sections: daily life, public life, religious practices, burial customs, and the royal palace. Highlights include intricate pebble mosaics like the "Stag Hunt," a marble head believed to depict Alexander, and the Pella curse tablet inscribed in Doric Greek. The museum offers a comprehensive insight into the cultural and historical significance of ancient Pella.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
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  After finishing with the tour at Pella, we will drive (approximately) for 1 hour to Vergina. You will enjoy 1 hour lunch in a traditional family restaurant. After lunch, you can enjoy the tour at Vergina. The Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, located in Vergina, Central Macedonia, is an underground museum built to preserve and showcase the royal tombs of ancient Macedon. Inaugurated in 1997, it houses the burial cluster of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, and other members of the Temenid dynasty. The museum's design maintains constant temperature and humidity to protect delicate artifacts and murals. Exhibits include the golden larnax adorned with the Vergina Sun, Philip's gold wreath, intricately crafted weapons, armor, and ivory reliefs. Visitors can explore the tombs in situ, gaining insight into ancient Macedonian royal burial practices and artistry.

  3 hours • Admission ticket included
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  The Polycentric Museum of Aigai in Vergina, Greece, offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient Macedonian heritage. Its central museum building serves as the symbolic gateway to the archaeological site of Aigai, the first capital of Macedon. The museum features exhibitions such as "Aigai Memory" and "Oikoumeni Antidoron," showcasing artifacts from Aigai and collaborations with other institutions. A highlight is the reconstructed upper floor of Philip II's palace facade, presented in the large atrium. The museum also hosts the digital exhibition "Alexander the Great, from Aigai to the Oikoumeni," providing insights into the Hellenistic world . Together with the Royal Tombs and other archaeological sites, the museum forms a holistic cultural experience.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
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  The Palace of Aigai, located in Vergina, Greece, was the monumental residence of the ancient Macedonian kings and a symbol of their power. Built in the 4th century BCE during the reign of Philip II, it was among the largest and most luxurious structures of Classical Greece. Positioned on a hill with panoramic views, it featured a vast peristyle courtyard, banquet halls, and elaborate mosaic floors. The palace functioned not only as a royal residence but also as a political and ceremonial center. Its grandeur reflects the wealth and influence of the Macedonian kingdom at its height under Philip and Alexander. After the Palace of Aigai, we drive (approximately 1 hour) back to Thessaloniki.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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