Description

Thessaloniki to Vergina – Private Day Trip

Take a deep dive into the culture of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia during this full-day visit to the Vergina Archaeological sites. Travel to explore Vergina, the ancient capital city that today is home to a museum with artifacts like The Royal Tomb of King Philip the Second.

• Learn about the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia and its famous ruler, Alexander the Great
• Visit Vergina, the ancient capital of Macedonia and explore the artifacts in the museum
• Perfect excursion for ancient history lovers

Thessaloniki to Vergina – Private Day Trip | Description

What To Expect

Receive a morning pickup from your hotel in Thessaloniki and travel by luxury vehicle to to Vergina. Learn about the city’s role as the one-time capital of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia, and visit the museum highlighting artifacts from this historic civilization. You’ll see the Royal Tomb of King Philip the Second (father of Alexander the Great), and explore a variety of other gold relics. You’ll return to your Thessaloniki hotel at the end of the tour.

Indicative Itinerary

09:00 > Pick-up from your location in Thessaloniki
10:00  > Arrival at Vergina, the ancient capital of the Macedonian Kingdom, where nowadays it is one of the most beautiful museums of Greece.

• Visit the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina), which contains the Royal Tomb of King Philip the 2nd, father of Alexander the Great, along with gold and other artifacts of incredible beauty and value.
• Visit the Palace of Aigai
• Visit the New Polycentric Museum of Aigai.

Duration: 3 hours
13:00 > Lunch Time: Optionally, we can stop for lunch before departure to Thessaloniki or to overtake it.
Lunch Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
14:00 > Depart Time to Thessaloniki
15:00 > Arrival Time to Thessaloniki

INCLUDED

• Pick up and drop off service from your hotel in Thessaloniki
• Transportation by Luxury vehicles
• Professional English-speaking Chauffeur
• Wifi on board (free)
• Bottle of water and coffee during the route (free)
• After the trip you will receive edited photos and a small video of your trip.

NOT INCLUDED

• Gratuities (optional)
• Licensed Guide who speaks your language (out of English)
• English Speaking Licensed Guide (optional, you can choose from the list)
• Entrance fees
• Coffee, tea, refreshments, drinks or juice at local coffée place
• Lunch or dinner cost

Additional info

• Participants under the age of 12 must have a parent or guardian.
• There are many sights worth seeing but a day trip is not enough to visit all of them, before starting the trip we will present to you all possible sights to choose what you are more interest for.
• There are many beautiful sights. You are encouraged to bring a camera along. But if you don’t… we have a camera for you!
• Weather will not affect the operation of the tours.
• However if canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date
• Pick up from your hotel in Thessaloniki
• Departure time: 09:00 am
• Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
• Return details: Returns to original Pick up point

Thessaloniki to Vergina! Let’s travel!

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