Vergina Royal Tombs Half Day Small-Group Tour from Thessaloniki
4 h
Small Group
Half Day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina), Vergina, Imathia Region, Central Macedonia
Get ready for pick up from your hotel or AIRBnB apartment. Seat back to enjoy a 60 minutes driving along Macedonian region, while the guide fills you with some background information about one the greatest empires ever excisted. , “The Macedonian Empire” and it’s leader Alexander the Great Arriving at Vergina you will learn everything about the first capital of the Macedonian Kingdom which used to be called “Aiges” in ancient times.
Explore the fascinating royal tombs of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. Stroll Inside the monumental palace, richly decorated with mosaics and visit the museum/tomb complex to admire the burial artifacts such as gold jewelry, weapons, religious artifacts and the Gold Larnax found at the tomb containing the remains of King Philip II on display. A must see for all archeology and history enthusiasts !!! Leaving behind the archeological site, you will have free time for lunch or dinner (own expenses ) and return to Thessaloniki.The tour ends by dropping you off at your hotels or AIRBnB apartments.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina), Vergina, Imathia Region, Central Macedonia
Get ready for pick up from your hotel or AIRBnB apartment. Seat back to enjoy a 60 minutes driving along Macedonian region, while the guide fills you with some background information about one the greatest empires ever excisted. , “The Macedonian Empire” and it’s leader Alexander the Great Arriving at Vergina you will learn everything about the first capital of the Macedonian Kingdom which used to be called “Aiges” in ancient times.
Explore the fascinating royal tombs of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. Stroll Inside the monumental palace, richly decorated with mosaics and visit the museum/tomb complex to admire the burial artifacts such as gold jewelry, weapons, religious artifacts and the Gold Larnax found at the tomb containing the remains of King Philip II on display. A must see for all archeology and history enthusiasts !!! Leaving behind the archeological site, you will have free time for lunch or dinner (own expenses ) and return to Thessaloniki.The tour ends by dropping you off at your hotels or AIRBnB apartments.
Duration: 3 hours
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- English speaking Driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees to the Archeological site
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
Original
15%
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