Private Tour
Alexander the Great Private Tour at Pella and Vergina
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Explore the Legacy of Alexander the Great
Discover Ancient Macedonia on a Unique Private Experience
Follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great on a day trip starting directly from your hotel or cruise ship. Discover Pella Archaeological Site, the ancient capital of Macedonia, where you can self-explore the archaeological site and admire its famous mosaics, celebrated for their remarkable detail and storytelling.
Continue to Vergina and visit the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, set in a dimly lit atmosphere where carefully focused lighting highlights the royal treasures and creates a unique museum experience. See the remarkable golden larnax of Philip II of Macedon, then continue to the Polycentric Museum of Aigai, home to an impressive ancient coin collection and the famous gold-threaded ceremonial garment of the Macedonian royal dynasty..
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Car seat available for toddlers(>2years old)
What To Expect
Archaeological Museum of Pella
09:00 a.m. – Pick-up from your accommodation in Thessaloniki and departure for Pella Archaeological Site, the birthplace of Alexander the Great and former capital of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Self-explore the archaeological site of Pella and discover the remains of this once-powerful ancient city. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Self-explore the Archaeological Museum of Pella at your own pace, including its famous mosaics and important artifacts from ancient Macedonia. 12:15 p.m. – Departure for Vergina.
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
01:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. – Free time for coffee, snacks, or lunch in the area of Vergina. 02:00 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. – Self-explore the Polycentric Museum of Aigai, home to impressive collections from ancient Aigai, including rare ancient coins, royal artifacts, and the famous gold-threaded ceremonial garment of the Macedonian royal dynasty. 03:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m. – Visit and self-explore the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, where the royal tomb of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, is preserved alongside extraordinary gold treasures and royal burial artifacts. 04:15 p.m. – Departure for the return journey to Thessaloniki.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All fees and taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Water, refreshments and coffe
Full ticket to the Royal Tombs of Vergina and the Museum of Aigai: 20euros /person
Breakfast/Lunch
Full ticket to the museum of Pella: 20euros /person
Licensed tour guide: available upon request at extra charge.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Alexander the Great Private Tour at Pella and Vergina
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour with...
Hector A,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with friendly and accommodating driver. He took us to the locations and allowed us as much time as we wanted. Provided knowledge while driving and recommendations for things to do in Thessaloniki.
Great trip with Dimitris learning about Alexander the Great!
Neal N,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed our day with Dimitris. He was extremely knowledgeable and fun to be with. We even went off the schedule a bit to do some things we wanted to do and he was very accommodative. He told us that he was soon going to offer a multi day food and culture trip about northern Greece and we can’t wait to go!
Hellenistic Greece
Alex B,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dimitrio was an outstanding person to receive me for this trip and readily adapted the schedule to accomodate my specific needs for the trips to Pella and Vergina. Anyone wanting to visit Thessaloniki would be well rewarded by taking this tour.
A great day trip from Thessaloniki
Galila S,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dimitris is a good driver, reliable, good company and told us interesting stories about life in Thessaloniki. We saw the museum in Pella, the archaeological site of Pella, the Museum of the Tombs of the Macadoians (including Phillipos II) and the new museum in Vergina (Aigai in ancient Greece). Wonderful sites and a great day trip from Thessaloniki. Highly recommended.
Hellenistic delight with Dimitris.
DAVID C,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We travelled with Dimitris Bekas to Pella and Vergina. He was utterly magnificent. He arrived promptly in a very clean car,was full of local knowledge and expertise and was delightful company. If anyone would like a tour of these two places, Dimitris comes with the very highest recommendation.
Great experience
Sonia M,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dimitris is an excellent and helpful guide. He even recommended a restaurant. There are 3 museums in 3 different locations, so we didn’t want to visit the excavations to save time for the museums. Highly recommended
Lovely day in Thessaloniki
AMALIA A,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dimitris has been a fantastic guide! He’s kind, enthusiastic, and fun. Also, he’s a local in Thessaloniki, which makes him the perfect person to get to know the city and the whole area. We covered not only the planned visits to Pella and Vergina but also a nice tour in the city. I would undoubtedly recommend doing this tour with him!
Vergina and Pella
Nicolas N,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dimitrios was an excellent driver, very flexible with schedule, we visited Vergina and Pella and we added extra sites in upper Thessaloniki
Excellent flexible experience
Jean N,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very easy and enriching day trip from Thessaloniki. First, I am so grateful that we were able to do it. My travelling companion and I were both sick for the originally scheduled date. Although it was past the period for a refund on cancellation, the provider rescheduled us a few days out. It gave us time to recover and not miss out. This was all because of our extremely kind driver guide Demetrius. The tour itself was great. It was fascinating to visit both the archeological site of Pella and then the museum which présents the treasures excavated from the site. It is truly one of the most important archeological sites on Greece. After a nice coffee break, we proceeded to Edessa to see the waterfalls. This was also testament to Demetrius' flexibility as we had already visited Vergina. Edessa is a charming town criss crossed by streams and small foot bridges. It all culminates at one impressive roaring waterfall. Thank you, Demetrius, for a great day !
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