Embark on a 13-hour tour from Corfu to Vergina, the ancient capital of the Macedonian kings. Explore well-preserved tombs, including the resting place of Philip II and possibly Alexander the Great’s son.
Embark on a 13-hour tour from Corfu to Vergina, the ancient capital of the Macedonian kings. Explore well-preserved tombs, including the resting place of Philip II and possibly Alexander the Great’s son.
- Corfu - Transfer service from your accommodation to the ferry for the journey from Corfu to Igoumenitsa.
- Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) - Explore the ancient capital of the Macedonian kings and their burial site. Begin your tour by descending into the underground tomb area, featuring a reconstruction of the Great Mound, the…
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Corfu - Transfer service from your accommodation to the ferry for the journey from Corfu to Igoumenitsa.
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Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) - Explore the ancient capital of the Macedonian kings and their burial site. Begin your tour by descending into the underground tomb area, featuring a reconstruction of the Great Mound, the original marker of the Royal Tombs that no longer exists. Next, view grave stelai and artifacts from the tombs of ordinary Macedonian citizens, who, in death, became neighbors of the king, offering a point of comparison.
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Ioannina Region - Pass by Ioannina and Pamvotis Lake on the way to Vergina.
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Igoumenitsa - Board the ferry to Corfu.
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Personal driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Personal driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Professional guide
Embark on a 13-hour journey from Corfu, beginning at 07:30, to the modern village of Vergina. After being discovered, the site was identified as Aigai, the ancient capital of Macedonian kings, as well as its cemetery.
Vergina is a dream come true for archaeologists - a well-preserved find, with a proven connection to a renowned historical figure, and…
Embark on a 13-hour journey from Corfu, beginning at 07:30, to the modern village of Vergina. After being discovered, the site was identified as Aigai, the ancient capital of Macedonian kings, as well as its cemetery.
Vergina is a dream come true for archaeologists - a well-preserved find, with a proven connection to a renowned historical figure, and brimming with authentic treasure!
A 13m high mound spanning about 110m wide was found to conceal some burial chambers. But these were not just ordinary graves. One of them was identified as the final resting place of Philip II of Macedon, Alexander the Great’s father. Another is believed to be that of Alexander IV, Alexander the Great’s son.
- Dress code is smart casual
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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.
