Items | In the footsteps of Alexander the Great - Macedonian kingdom - 8 hrs
In the footsteps of Alexander the Great - Macedonian kingdom - 8 hrs
(10) Reviews
Thessaloniki
Important Information
•
Wheelchair accessible
•
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•
Service animals allowed
•
Specialized infant seats are available
•
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
•
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local 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 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.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
This is the only place where a visitor can experience unique finds you can see nowhere else in the world. The Vergina gold treasures and royal tombs are the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century in Greece and a UNESCO site. The classical pebble mosaics of Pella are the only ones from the 4th century BC found in such a good condition in the ruined villas. Visit the two Macedonian kingdom capitals at your own pace, learn about this great ancient kingdom of Philip and Alexander and enjoy a traditional taverna lunch in between.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private certified guide for the whole full-day tour
No meals or drinks are included. Bottled water is provided en route
The price of private tour transportation depends on the number of persons & the type & size of vehicle needed each time
Archaeological Museum of Pella
Archaeological Site at Pella
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Upper part of Aristotle Square, in front of the marble Venizelos statue or from any central hotel and apartment meeting point for pick up
Return
In the footsteps of Alexander the Great - Macedonian kingdom - 8 hrs
(10) Reviews
Thessaloniki
About
This is the only place where a visitor can experience unique finds you can see nowhere else in the world. The Vergina gold treasures and royal tombs are the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century in Greece and a UNESCO site. The classical pebble mosaics of Pella are the only ones from the 4th century BC found in such a good condition in the ruined villas. Visit the two Macedonian kingdom capitals at your own pace, learn about this great ancient kingdom of Philip and Alexander and enjoy a traditional taverna lunch in between.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private certified guide for the whole full-day tour
No meals or drinks are included. Bottled water is provided en route
The price of private tour transportation depends on the number of persons & the type & size of vehicle needed each time
Archaeological Museum of Pella
Archaeological Site at Pella
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Upper part of Aristotle Square, in front of the marble Venizelos statue or from any central hotel and apartment meeting point for pick up
Return
Itinerary
1
Archaeological Site at Pella
The first half of the day is a private guided visit to the birthplace of Alexander the Great, ancient Pella archaeological site and its new excellent museum.
Pella was the second ancient capital of the Macedonian kingdom, known as the birthplace of Alexander the Great.
We will see the unique ancient mosaic pebble floors in the rich mansions and in the archaeological museum together with many other valuable finds of the area.
45 minutes
2
Archaeological Museum of Pella
All the important finds of the Pella area, including pottery, jewelry, mosaics, coins, are to be seen in this excellent new museum
1 hour
3
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
We then continue to the first ancient capital of the Macedonian kingdom, Aigai, nowadays called Vergina. We'll see the tomb of king Philip II (father of Alexander the Great) and the tomb of the Prince and the exhibition housing their gold and silver royal treasures.
The most important archaeological discovery of Greece in the 20th century.
Go underground to admire the treasures of gold, silver and ivory hidden in Great Tumulus.
