Thessaloniki Trip Overview
A unique and unforgettable experience during your stay in Thessaloniki will be a visit to Pella and Vergina in a Small Group, for better personal experience. Hassle-free pick up and drop off from 3 points in Thessaloniki city center, taking you direct to the sites by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or minibus. Start at Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, then explore Aigai (Vergina), once the capital of Macedonia and now an UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tomb of King Philip II, Alexander’s father.
– Travel back to the fundamental periods of the Greek History.
– Take a road trip into the land of Alexander The Great and the Macedons
– Explore the Museum and Archaeological site of Pella
– Visit the Royal Tombs of Aigai at the Vergina Museum
– Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Thessaloniki, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece
A unique and unforgettable experience during your stay in Thessaloniki will be a visit to Pella and Vergina in a Small Group, for better personal experience. Hassle-free pick up and drop off from 3 points in Thessaloniki city center, taking you direct to the sites by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or minibus. Start at Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, then explore Aigai (Vergina), once the capital of Macedonia and now an UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tomb of King Philip II, Alexander’s father.
– Travel back to the fundamental periods of the Greek History.
– Take a road trip into the land of Alexander The Great and the Macedons
– Explore the Museum and Archaeological site of Pella
– Visit the Royal Tombs of Aigai at the Vergina Museum
– Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Archaeological Site at Pella, Pella Greece
Pella the glorious Kingdom of Ancient Macedonia. See the birthplace of Alexander the Great and the place that the great philosopher and tutor Aristoteles was invited to educate him. Visit the monumental palatial complex that occupies the northernmost hill of the city, and covers an area of 60.000 m2. You will certainly be impressed by the outstanding mosaic floors that used to decorate the city’s grand mansions. In Pella we visit the new, modern museum as well as the archaeological site with the unique mosaics.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina), Imathia, Vergina 590 31 Greece
Vergina, the ancient capital of the Macedonian Kingdom, where nowadays is one of the most beautiful museums of Greece. Visit of the museum of Aigai, a World Heritage site of UNESCO, which contains the royal tomb of King Phillip the 2nd, Alexander the Great’s father, along with golden and other artifacts of an incredible beauty and value.
Duration: 2 hours
