Private Tour
Alexander the Great Experience: Private Tour Vergina and Pella
Overview
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7 hours
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During this private 7-hour tour of the Pella and Vergina archaeological sites, take a deep into the culture of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia. Explore Pella, Alexander the Great’s birthplace, and Vergina, the ancient capital city that now houses a museum with relics including as King Philip II royal tomb.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Vergina (or Aige in ancient Greek) is located only 82 km away from Thessaloniki, in central Macedonia. Vergina is Unesco World Heritage Site, where among the other antiquites you will have the chance to see the nicely preserved tomb of King Philip II (father of Alexander the Great) and the tomb of Alexander IV (son of Alexander the Great).
Polycentric Museum of Aigai
The new museum at Vergina showcases remarkable discoveries, including the golden larnax and other royal treasures. Exhibits focus on the era of Philip II and Alexander the Great, offering a deep dive into Macedonian history. With special exhibitions and ongoing research, visitors can explore new findings and gain fresh insights with every visit.
What‘s Included
English speaking driver with local knowledge
Bottled water
Basic travel insurance
Round-trip transportation with fully A/C vehicle
Lunch
Official Licensed Guide
Entrance Fees
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Alexander the Great Experience: Private Tour Vergina and Pella
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Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour
Q683JQtime,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful trip! Friendly and knowledgeable guides, a comfortable car and all the timings worked well. Pella and Vergina are must sees. The new museums are excellent and thr Royal tombs are, of course, jaw dropping. Highly recommended.
Full day Macedonia history private tour
iangrecos,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time exploring the highlights of the ancient Macedonian kingdom. Our driver, Mrs Gina (or Georgia), was an exceptional host and storyteller, whose passion for Ancient Greek history and culture truly brought the experience to life. Thank you for such a unique and memorable full-day tour in Macedonia, Greece!
Private Cruise Excursion Thessaloniki
Perry G,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic way to see Thessaloniki! We were picked up right as we left the cruise ship, and everything was seamless from the start. Since the sites are spread out, this was absolutely the best way to explore the region. A big thank you to Adonis for making the experience so enjoyable. He navigated everything perfectly, shared great insights along the way, and made sure we never felt rushed. Highly recommended! 5/5
Pella and Vergina day-tour with personal guide
pwayland2019,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and two children (12 and 15 yrs old) had an amazing full-day tour of Pella and Vergina with a personal guide, Ioannis, who earned a PhD in archeology and is former president of the licensed guide association. Ioannis was a wealth of knowledge starting from the moment we stepped into our van with a history of Thessaloniki all the way through our last stop to see the amphitheater where Philip II was assassinated. History buffs and interested tourists alike will love this tour and our guide/driver team did an excellent job making us feel comfortable, informed, and captivated. The guides are a great value, putting in a solid 5+ hrs of nearly non-stop historical narrative. You won’t be disappointed!
Excellent trip, Savvas is a wonderful guide!
arogers015,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful day trip with Savvas! He explained all about the Greek culture and stories on the way to our destination. He was patient and kind and made time to stop and take pictures for me. He provided door to door 5 star service the whole day including lunch and shopping recommendations. I would highly recommend taking this trip, it was beautiful!
Exceptional driver and ‘non” tour
Battleriver,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Savvy’s was an exceptional professional driver. It was a pleasure to get to know him. We really appreciated his authentic pride in his work. This is not a guided tour which worked perfect for us. His knowledge and insights were just right. The visit to phillipi was a highlight of our trip.
Amazing Archaeology in the heart of Macedonia
822benjamind,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arranged for a private tour to Vergina and Veria for our stop in Thessaloniki on our Explora cruise. Savvas met us right by the cruise port in a very comfortable, air conditioned car. He took us to the museum of the Royal Tombs of Philip II and Philip IV in Vergina which was about an hour from the port. From there we hiked up to see the ruins of the theater and palace of Phillip II. Savvas was very attentive to our mobility issues and was able to procure a makeshift walking stick for my husband for the steep walk down from these ruins. From there we went to the polycentric museum of Aigai, where we saw the different artifacts found in the tombs. Savvas also drove us to Veria and took us around to see the oldest synagogue in northern Greece and the old Metropolitan church of Veria. We walked around and saw the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul as well. At the end of the tour, Savvas drove around Thessaloniki his hometown and took us for Trigona Elenedis, a pastry Thessaloniki is famous for and a Frappe coffee. It was an amazing tour. We wished we could have stayed longer to see more of Thessaloniki.
Alexander the Great and Philip II Tour
499carterp,May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Savvas was a very nice guide. We saw many interesting historical sites about Alexander the Great and Philip II. Lots of traveling across the countryside as well.
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