Pella and Vergina Day Trip
Visit the hometown of Alexander the Great with this trip to Pella and Vergina. You will discover the importance of Macedonia's past by exploring its archaeological sites. Description.
- 8 hours
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- Open on Mon, Wed, Sat
Visit the hometown of Alexander the Great with this trip to Pella and Vergina. You will discover the importance of Macedonia's past by exploring its archaeological sites.
Description
At the indicated time, we will meet next to the sculpture of Eleftherios Venizelos on Egnatia Street. We will board a minibus and leave Thessaloniki to start the excursion to Pella and Vergina.
After a 45-minute drive, we will reach Pella, the hometown of Alexander the Great. This site was the capital of Macedonia between the 5th and 4th centuries BC and features an archaeological site that we will explore. Learn about figures such as Aristotle, Euripides, Philip II, and Alexander the Great.
We will visit the site's museum to view various finds from the area, including everyday objects and stunning mosaic floors from the "house of Dionysus" and the "house of Helena".
Next, we will head to Vergina, stopping in front of the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, which houses the tomb of King Phillip II of Macedon.
After exploring this World Heritage Site, we will take you to a local restaurant to enjoy a Greek lunch at your own expense. Finally, we will return to Salonica.
After 13 hours of excursion, we will conclude the activity back at the starting point.
Prices
Included
- Transport by bus or minibus
- English–speaking guide
Not included
- Food and drink
- Admission to the Museum in Vergina: 12EUR per person
- Admission to the Museum in Pella: 8EUR per person
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility
