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Thessaloniki: Vergina and Pella Day Trip

4.7  / 5
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Activity provider:Ammon Express
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Thessaloniki: Vergina and Pella Day Trip

Activity provider:Ammon Express
4.7  / 5
246 reviews

From US$ 57.63 per person

Take a full day trip by bus from Thessaloniki and travel back in time, into the Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and Philip II.

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Duration 8.5 hours
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Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

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    Archaeological Museum of Pella

    Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

    Extra fee

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    Pella Archeological Park

    Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

    Extra fee

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

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    Aigai Royal Tombs

    Visit, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

    Extra fee

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    Vergina

    Lunch (1 hour)

    Extra fee

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Travel back to 3 fundamental periods of Greek history
  • Take a road trip into the land of Alexander The Great and the Macedons
  • Explore the Museum and Archaeological site of Pella, the capital of the kingdom of Macedon
  • Visit the Museum of the Royal Tombs and New Museum of Aigai (Vergina)
  • Enjoy lunch at a traditional Greek tavern in the area
Full description
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. Venture to Vergina, where you'll find the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, situated on the borders of the village. The museum exhibits the Golden Larnax, an urn with the cremated remains of Phillip II marked with a 16-rayed sun, the symbol of Macedonia. The Sun of Vergina, a characteristic symbol of the Argead Dynasty of King Phillip II and Alexander the Great, was found alongside the excavations that revealed his father's Royal Tomb. Admire the Golden Oak Wreath Phillip II wore during his funeral pyre, military armors, various grave goods, and other tombs that were brought back to light. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant before stopping at the grand New Museum of Aigai, where you'll uncover artifacts and findings excavated from the old capital. An impressive portrait of Alexander the Great greets you and invites you to discover the roots of history. Take in the temporary numismatic exhibition showcasing coins from every corner of the Hellenistic world, including coinage of Macedonian kings and Alexander's successors. View monumental sculptures, sárissa spears and helmets of the Macedonian phalanx soldiers, high-class painted pottery, banquet utensils from aristocratic symposiums, and the queen burials with all their jewelry and royal insignia. Your journey concludes with your return to Thessaloniki at approximately 15:30, making the same stops where you started.
Includes
  • Roundtrip transportation by modern A/C bus
  • Basic travel transport insurance
  • Skip-the-line assistance at the sites
  • Entry tickets to the Museum of Vergina and the Museum and Archaeological Site of Pella (€15 and €8 during summer; €8 and €4 during winter)
  • Lunch
  • Guide at the Archaeological Site and Museum of Pella and the Museum of Vergina

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Meeting point

Meet at Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street at the Venizelos Statue at 08:00 A.M. Due to road restrictions, the bus cannot wait for late arrivals.

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Cash

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  • Please bring cash for the entry tickets
  • Please bring your ID/passport to qualify for reduced prices
  • Entry tickets to the Museum of Vergina (12€) and to the Museum and archaeological site of Pella (8€) are not included in the price

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 246 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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An outstanding trip, one of the best I have ever experienced - Pella and Vergina are great sites (especially Vergina, which is unbelievable) but the trip was made so special by Yanis, the friendly and super-helpful guide. Nothing was too much for him, including a personal drop-off to our hotel afterwards. Thank you for a day that will never be forgotten.

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August 13, 2023

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Mike – United KingdomVerified booking

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EXCELLENT!! Our guide Nikos was FANTASTIC!! We were more than HAPPY with him!! He is very knowledgeable and he gave us a lot of important information which made the trip very enjoyable!! The driver Dimitri drove very well and always observed the speed limit. All in all a FABULOUS trip which we will always REMEMBER!! Thank you Nikos!!

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August 12, 2023

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had a great trip our guide Lazaros who was excellent with lots of Information delivered in an easy to listen to way the sites and musuems were very good . The finale of the tour was the highlight, visiting the burial tomb of Phillip 2nd and viewing the tomb entrance and magnificent artifacts contained within A great tour and also thanks to our driver Kostas

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