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Ancient Macedonia tour (Pella & Vergina) from Bitola
North Macedonia
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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In this tour we are crossing the border with Greece. You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
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The tour operates in various weather conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Bitola. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour
All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
Pick-up and drop-off at your preferred location in Bitola
Food and drinks
Entrance fees (Pella Archaeological Museum – 8 €; Museum of Royal Tombs in Aigai – 12)
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Bitola
Return
Ancient Macedonia tour (Pella & Vergina) from Bitola
North Macedonia
About
We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Bitola. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour
All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
Pick-up and drop-off at your preferred location in Bitola
Food and drinks
Entrance fees (Pella Archaeological Museum – 8 €; Museum of Royal Tombs in Aigai – 12)
We will arrive in Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. We will visit the Archaeological Museum of Pella, located on the site of the ancient city, where, amongst the thousands of artifacts, you can see a statue, considered to be Alexander the Great’s portrait.
1 hour
2
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
This is the place where Philip II of Macedon was assassinated, and Alexander the Great was proclaimed as king. The ancient site was discovered in 1976. Royal tombs of many kings were excavated, along with the untouched tomb of Philip II of Macedon. The magnificent Museum of Royal Tombs of Aigai contains all the riches and artifacts found in the excavations, including King Philip’s Golden Larnax and Golden Grave Crown.
