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
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.
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Alexander the Great Experience: Private Tour Vergina and Pella
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
English speaking driver with local knowledge
Basic travel insurance
Round-trip transportation with fully A/C vehicle
Lunch
Official Licensed Guide
Entrance Fees
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Day of Historic Treasures
Passenger17304012160,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dimitrios Bekas, our guide, was terrific. Picked us up at our Thessaloniki hotel and took us straight to the Pella Museum and the Pella ruins. Later we went to the Royal Tombs of Vergina, the palace ruins and the new Aigai Museum. All the sites were incredible. Dimitrios was very knowledgeable when it came to Macedonian history and Greek cuisine. He gifted us a beautiful book, The Northern Table, and an Aigai sunburst magnet.
Enjoyed our visit to Pella and Vergina!
NCTXAggie,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our visit to Pella and Vergina. Our driver, Gina, and tour guide, Athina, were very friendly and accommodating! We learned about Alexander the Great and his family. We saw the tombs and explored museums. It was a fun trip!
Wonderful experience. Our...
Kaye W,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. Our tour guide Monica was so understanding and her knowledge was extremely Impressive. Would recommend this excursion for a world of history knowledge!
A fantastic day for us
Connector615958,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adonis was k iwledgeable. Friendly and an excellent host/ driver The day was incredible So.much history And So many sites Thank you Adonis for this wonderful experiance
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.
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