Private Tour
Alexander the Great Private Tour at Pella and Vergina
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Explore the Legacy of Alexander the Great
Discover His Empire 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, the ancient capital, where you explore the archaeological site and admire its famous mosaics, celebrated for their detail and storytelling. Continue to Vergina’s Royal Tombs Museum, set in a dimly lit space where spotlights highlight the exhibits, creating a cinematic atmosphere. See the remarkable golden larnax, then visit the Polycentric Museum, home to an impressive coin collection and a stunning gold garment.
Your itinerary is tailored to your preferences, with flexible stops for photos or dining along way.
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Archaeological Museum of Pella
Our journey begins at 9 a.m., when we pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Pella, Alexander the Great's birthplace. This ancient city, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, is now an archeological site with a museum highlighting its rich past. You will be able to explore the site and museum at your leisure, with no time constraints, and learn about the interesting history of this region.
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
After Pella, we will take a journey to Vergina, where you will be able to view the Palace of Philip II, Alexander the Great's father, as well as the antique theater and museum. The museum is particularly noteworthy since it is where Philip II's tomb was unearthed, providing a unique glimpse into the region's history.
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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Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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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