Why choose this Halkidiki tour ?
The magnificent royal tombs and the museum of Philippos are a great place to learn a lot about ancient Greek Macedonia and its history. In the multi-center museum of Aigai you will find the palace, two royal components, one of which belongs to Philip II the father of Alexander the Great and many more historical discoveries.
Departing here you will surely have become wiser regarding the myth of the dynasty of King Philip father of Alexander the Great.
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What makes Private Tour from Hotels in Gerakini to Royal Tombs and King Philippos Museum a unique experience ?
We will pick you up from your hotel or your address that you will send to us in Halkidiki at 08.30, and will we follow the road towards to archeological site of Aigai (modern name Vergina), that will take approximately 2 hours until we get there.When we will arrive at Vergina, you will have enough time to visit the tombs of Macedonian kings, including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, at Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built around an ancient burial ground inside a large earth mound, the museum is uniquely constructed to protect the tombs while exhibiting artifacts and showing the burial ground as it was before the excavations. Explore the four tombs and artifacts on display, and don’t miss the only surviving examples of ancient Greek painting; one depicts the rape of Persephone and the other a hunting scene.
After that you can enjoy optional a coffee or lunch to the town of Vergina before we follow the road back to Halkidiki.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring comfortable shoes
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- From all hotels in Gerakini
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The magnificent royal tombs and the museum of Philippos are a great place to learn a lot about ancient Greek Macedonia.
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- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by PrimeTaxi – Transfers & Tours Services.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.
