Vergina and Pella Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom from Thessaloniki
by Ammon Express
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This full-day tour from Thessaloniki lasts about eight and a half hours and includes transportation to the archaeological sites of Pella and Vergina, key locations of the ancient Macedonian Kingdom. The tour starts with a 45-minute drive covering 50 kilometers to Pella. Visitors spend around two hours at the Archaeological Museum of Pella and the nearby excavation site. The museum displays well-preserved mosaics such as the "Abduction of Helen" and "Amazonomachy" found in the ancient market area, along with artifacts that illustrate daily life in the ancient city where Alexander the Great was born and raised. After Pella, the group travels to Vergina for a visit of approximately two and a half hours at the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai. This museum contains the Golden Larnax with the cremated remains of King Philip II, marked by the 16-rayed Sun of Vergina, symbol of the Macedonian Argead Dynasty. Visitors can also see Philip II’s golden oak wreath and military armor. A lunch break with traditional Greek food is included at a local restaurant. Before returning to Thessaloniki, the tour stops at the New Museum of Aigai, which houses artifacts uncovered from the ancient capital of the Macedonian Kingdom. The tour includes basic travel insurance for transportation and an English-speaking trip attendant who provides assistance throughout the day. Entrance fees, guided tours inside the museums, lunch, and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Archaeological Museum of Pella
The tour departs at 8:00 from Aristotelous Square and Egnatia Street near the white Statue of Venizelos. The bus travels 50 kilometers in about 45 minutes to reach Pella. Visitors spend around two hours at the modern Archaeological Museum and the nearby excavation site. Highlights include mosaics named "Abduction of Helen" and "Amazonomachy" located in the ancient market, as well as artifacts illustrating ancient daily life.
120 min
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Next, the group travels to Vergina, visiting the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai near the village border. The museum displays the Golden Larnax holding the cremated remains of King Phillip II, marked with the 16-rayed Sun of Vergina, symbolizing the Argead Dynasty. Four rays represent the classical elements, and twelve represent the Olympian Gods. The museum also exhibits Phillip II's golden oak wreath used at his funeral pyre and military armor. After the museum visit, there is a lunch break at a restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes. The final stop before departure is the New Museum of Aigai, which houses artifacts uncovered from the old Macedonian capital.
150 min
Meeting point
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
End point
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Vergina and Pella Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom from Thessaloniki
by Ammon Express
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€98.60Overview
This full-day tour from Thessaloniki lasts about eight and a half hours and includes transportation to the archaeological sites of Pella and Vergina, key locations of the ancient Macedonian Kingdom. The tour starts with a 45-minute drive covering 50 kilometers to Pella. Visitors spend around two hours at the Archaeological Museum of Pella and the nearby excavation site. The museum displays well-preserved mosaics such as the "Abduction of Helen" and "Amazonomachy" found in the ancient market area, along with artifacts that illustrate daily life in the ancient city where Alexander the Great was born and raised. After Pella, the group travels to Vergina for a visit of approximately two and a half hours at the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai. This museum contains the Golden Larnax with the cremated remains of King Philip II, marked by the 16-rayed Sun of Vergina, symbol of the Macedonian Argead Dynasty. Visitors can also see Philip II’s golden oak wreath and military armor. A lunch break with traditional Greek food is included at a local restaurant. Before returning to Thessaloniki, the tour stops at the New Museum of Aigai, which houses artifacts uncovered from the ancient capital of the Macedonian Kingdom. The tour includes basic travel insurance for transportation and an English-speaking trip attendant who provides assistance throughout the day. Entrance fees, guided tours inside the museums, lunch, and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Archaeological Museum of Pella
The tour departs at 8:00 from Aristotelous Square and Egnatia Street near the white Statue of Venizelos. The bus travels 50 kilometers in about 45 minutes to reach Pella. Visitors spend around two hours at the modern Archaeological Museum and the nearby excavation site. Highlights include mosaics named "Abduction of Helen" and "Amazonomachy" located in the ancient market, as well as artifacts illustrating ancient daily life.
120 min
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Next, the group travels to Vergina, visiting the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai near the village border. The museum displays the Golden Larnax holding the cremated remains of King Phillip II, marked with the 16-rayed Sun of Vergina, symbolizing the Argead Dynasty. Four rays represent the classical elements, and twelve represent the Olympian Gods. The museum also exhibits Phillip II's golden oak wreath used at his funeral pyre and military armor. After the museum visit, there is a lunch break at a restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes. The final stop before departure is the New Museum of Aigai, which houses artifacts uncovered from the old Macedonian capital.
150 min
Meeting point
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
End point
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.