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Discover Vergina and Pella: Unearth the Macedonian Kingdom's Rich Archaeological Treasures
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Thessaloniki
Unearth the rich archaeological treasures of the Macedonian Kingdom in Vergina and Pella. Explore the birthplace of Alexander the Great and immerse yourself in ancient Greek, Byzantine, and modern history.
Unearth the rich archaeological treasures of the Macedonian Kingdom in Vergina and Pella. Explore the birthplace of Alexander the Great and immerse yourself in ancient Greek, Byzantine, and modern history.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Archaeological Museum of Pella - Embark on a journey to Pella with Ammon Express at 8:00 from Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (at the white Statue of Venizelos). The distance of 50km takes about 45 minutes to reach. Once in Pella, discover the new and modern museum, as well as the archaeological site boasting unique mosaics. Delight in the…
- Archaeological Museum of Pella - Embark on a journey to Pella with Ammon Express at 8:00 from Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (at the white Statue of Venizelos). The distance of 50km takes about 45 minutes to reach. Once in Pella, discover the new and modern museum, as well as the archaeological site boasting unique mosaics. Delight in the “Abduction of Helen” and “Amazonomachy” mosaics in the ancient market, and see artifacts from the daily lives of the people that illustrate the lifestyle during ancient times.
What's Included
- Transport to/from Museum of Vergina & Pella
- Basic travel insurance included
- English-speaking trip attendant
- Transport to/from Museum of Vergina & Pella
- Basic travel insurance included
- English-speaking trip attendant
What's Not Included
- Entry tickets to the Museums of Vergina (15€ during summer season; 8€ during winter season)
- The cost of the lunch at the restaurant
- Entry tickets to archaeological site of Pella (8€ during summer season; 4 during winter season)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
- Tips
- Entry tickets to the Museums of Vergina (15€ during summer season; 8€ during winter season)
- The cost of the lunch at the restaurant
- Entry tickets to archaeological site of Pella (8€ during summer season; 4 during winter season)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
- Tips
Additional Information
Explore the imperial hometown, the timeless metropolis where the mighty Alexander the Great was birthed and bred, and where the esteemed philosopher and teacher Aristoteles was summoned to mentor him. The archaeological riches of the magnificent Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his predecessor Phillip II, as narrated by Herodotus, beckon…
Explore the imperial hometown, the timeless metropolis where the mighty Alexander the Great was birthed and bred, and where the esteemed philosopher and teacher Aristoteles was summoned to mentor him. The archaeological riches of the magnificent Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his predecessor Phillip II, as narrated by Herodotus, beckon you to an extraordinary journey through history. The tour takes you through the ancient Greek, Byzantine, and modern eras, shedding light on the forgotten grandeur of Aigai, the original city of the Macedonians. Unveil the Aigai museum; a UNESCO World Heritage site, set against the picturesque backdrop of the region, with views stretching across the Macedonian plains to the farthest reaches of the horizon.
- Our trip attendant shall wear clothing with the AMMON Express marking so that he will be recognisable easily.
- You should be at the departure points 10’ before the time indicated in the schedule. The bus cannot remain at designated stops, except for boarding.
- Free entry to the Museum of Vergina is available to the students of Universities, Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent institutes of EU countries by showing their student ID, and to young people up to the age of 19 by showing their ID card
- Reduced entry to the Museum of Vergina (€ 6) is available to all citizens of the EU aged over 65, by showing their ID card or passport, as well as students from countries outside the EU.
- Free entry to the Museum of Pella is available to the students of Universities, Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent institutes of EU countries by showing their student ID, and to young people up to the age of 18 by showing their ID card.
- We wish you a pleasant excursion and have fun!
Location
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Egnatia
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
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
4.7
(144 Ratings)
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Alisha_c
Nov 14, 2024
So worth it! - We loved our tour guide Lazarus. He was funny, caring, and very informative. Pella and Vergina really helped history come alive and we learned a great deal in the museums. They were some of our favorites on our month long excursion. Highly recommend taking this tour. And I’m not even that big on museums! I highly recommend you changing the picture on your advertisement for this tour. It does not do it justice and I almost didn’t sign up because it looked lame.
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Z5160cjnicks
Nov 13, 2024
A great experience in Macedonia Greece - We had an amazing experience with Ammon Express and I couldn’t recommend them enough. Our tour guide was both helpful and educational.
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Julian_w
Oct 30, 2024
Pella and Vergina - This is a brilliant tour, seeing the archaeological museums at Pella and Vergina, plus the sites at these two places. If I'd planned this tour myself, I'd have followed this itinerary exactly. This is not a guided tour. You visit the museums and sites yourself and the guide tells you what time to be back at the bus. You're treated like an adult.
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Retsmog
Oct 29, 2024
Not to be missed - Superb exhibition at the Royal Tomb.
All in all a busy day with 2 museums plus the Royal Tomb, and the option to walk 15mins uphill to the site of the Royal Palace.
Experienced and knowledgeable guide leads you thru Hellenic history and sets you up for the site visits.
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Columela
Oct 27, 2024
Looking close at history - This tour has been probably the highlight of my trip to Thessaloniki this year. The tour allows you to visit the ruins of Pella and Aigai, plus the archeological museums and the Royal tombs of Macedon. It takes around 8 hours. Our guide for the day, Mr Lazarus, was very approachable, had a sense of humor and gave us quite detailed explanations to help us place the findings in the right historical context.
The time allowed to see the ruins and museums was adequate for us. I would have liked 10 minutes more in Pella but it was enough to see most of the place. Even if you are not keen on ruins the royal tombs of Macedon are breathtaking. Only comparable to Tutankhamen tomb in Egypt IMO. We had lunch in a nice, simple taverna which was inexpensive and willing to serve quickly. I learnt a lot, and it was a great companion to the visit to the archeological Museum in Thessaloniki .
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W6958xmmichelleh
Oct 24, 2024
Pellas & Vergina - We really enjoyed our day out to Pellas & Vergina. The guide was really knowledgeable, the museums and sites very impressive and a comfortable and easy journey. We would have liked about 45 minutes more in Vergina for a late lunch, as we didn't have enough time to eat as there was so much to see! I will definitely be back to try some other tours, as the staff are friendly and passionate about their country, and the tours well organised. Great day out.
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Katherine_s
Oct 20, 2024
Great tour - Really enjoyed the tour, much more than I expected. Tour leader did a lot of explanation on the bus of the history then we were able to enjoy the museum, palace and tombs at our own speed. This way we could spend more time on the things we were interested in.
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Rachel_s
Oct 17, 2024
Fantastic day trip from Thessaloniki - Absolutely fantastic trip! Our guide, Lazarus, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience even more enjoyable. The itinerary was well-organized, allowing us ample time to explore each location without feeling rushed. From start to finish, everything was seamless, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to make the most of their visit! Five stars all the way!
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Michael_p
Sep 19, 2024
Sights & exhibits galore - I initially thought it would be a large group and we'd be rushed around. But no! The large bus wasn't full, and there was plenty of time to see everything!
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Christina_p
Sep 17, 2024
Just do it! - The guide was extremely good, and there was enought time to visit the places and musea. It was really a trip in the history of Macedonië.
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