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Alexander The Great Tour


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From $195.85

2 reviews   (5.00)

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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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.


What's Included

All taxes

Basic insurance (during transportation)

English speaking tour escort

Hassle free Pick-up & drop off from your accomodation Thessaloniki

Transportation by luxury air condition mini bus

What's Not Included

Admission to the Museum of Vergina (12€) & Pella (8 €)

Gratuities (optional)

Lunch

Personal Expenses


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 9
  • ADULT: Age: 10 - 99

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Our tour escort shall hold a signage at the pick up point
  • Reduced entry to the Museum of Pella (4€) is available to all citizens of the EU aged over 65, by showing their ID card or passport, as well as to students from countries outside the EU
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The distance between Pella and Vergina is 56 km and lasts approximately 55 minutes
  • The distance between Vergina and Thessaloniki is 70 km and lasts approximately 1 hour
  • Wear sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and comfortable clothes during summer months
  • Be at your chosen pick-up point 5 minutes before departure
  • Free cancelation up to 24hrs before departure
  • 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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The distance between Thessaloniki and Pella is 48 km and lasts approximately 45 minutes
  • Warm clothes and waterproof jacket during winter months

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Archaeological Site at Pella
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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included


Reviews

Great way to get out of town into historical sites without a car
Soohyun_Y, 13-11-2022
The royal tomb museum in Vergina is a must-visit if you are interested in history or archaeology. I did not expect to have such an amazing experience. It is a one of a kind and a best kept secret at this point. A trip to Greece just to see this tomb would be well warranted. I would have never known to go if I hadn’t booked this trip. Getting a local’s insight of the region and the country was also interesting. Our guide was extremely friendly and kind and I could tell he enjoyed showing a stranger around the great things in the area.
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Guy_D, 18-03-2022
Because of the very small group of 2 persons, this tour was like a private tour where the guide was also the chauffeur. We could ask our very friendly guide Ilias almost about everything. It was a very nice trip !!