Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom
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8 hours 30 minutes
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Get to know the imperial capital, the ancient city where Alexander the Great was born and raised and where the great philosopher and tutor Aristoteles was invited to educate him. The archaeological treasures of the glorious Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his father Phillip II, as detailed by Herodotus, invite you to a unique roadtrip to history. The excursion travels you to the ancient greek, byzantine and modern history bringing back in light the lost prestige of Aigai, the first city of the Macedonians. Discover the museum of Aigai; a World Heritage site of UNESCO, against the natural beauty of the area and the view of the Macedonian plain that travels our eye till the end of the horizon.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our trip attendant shall wear clothing with the AMMON Express marking so that he will be recognisable easily.
You should be at the departure points 10' before the time indicated in the schedule. The bus cannot remain at designated stops, except for boarding.
Free entry to the Museum of Vergina is available to the students of Universities, Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent institutes of EU countries by showing their student ID, and to young people up to the age of 19 by showing their ID card
Reduced entry to the Museum of Vergina (€ 6) is available to all citizens of the EU aged over 65, by showing their ID card or passport, as well as students from countries outside the EU.
Free entry to the Museum of Pella is available to the students of Universities, Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent institutes of EU countries by showing their student ID, and to young people up to the age of 18 by showing their ID card.
We wish you a pleasant excursion and have fun!
What To Expect
Archaeological Museum of Pella
Embark on a journey to Pella with Ammon Express at 8:00 from Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (at the white Statue of Venizelos). The distance of 50km takes about 45 minutes to reach. Once in Pella, discover the new and modern museum, as well as the archaeological site boasting unique mosaics. Delight in the "Abduction of Helen" and "Amazonomachy" mosaics in the ancient market, and see artifacts from the daily lives of the people that illustrate the lifestyle during ancient times.
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Next, we reach Vergina where we visit the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, situated in the borders of the village. The characteristic Golden Larnax (funerary casket), an urn with the cremated remains of Phillip II is marked with a 16-rayed sun, the symbol of Macedonia. The Sun of Vergina (or Star of Vergina), which is characteristic symbol of the Argead Dynasty (of the King Phillip II and Alexander the Great) was found together with the excavations that brought back to light his father’s Royal Tomb. 4 of the sun rays represent of the 4 classical elements and the other 12 sun rays represent the 12 Olympian Gods. Admire the golden oak wreath that Phillip II had during his funeral pyre, military armors. Later, we enjoy our lunch break in a restaurant with greek traditional flavours. Last stop before our departure is at the grand New Museum of Aigai, hosting findings and artifacts unearthed from the soil of the old capital;
Options
Full Day Trip to Vergina and Pella from Thessaloniki
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Summer Season
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Winter Season
What‘s Included
Transportation to and from the Museum of Vergina and Pella.
Basic travel insurance (during transportation)
English-speaking trip attendant.
The cost of the lunch at the restaurant
Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
Tips
archaeological site of Pella
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Polycentric Museum of Aigai
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
195 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day trip into macedinisn history
stephansR5079HH,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized Trip with exzellent tour guided.
A completely successful day trip.
Hartmut K,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As history enthusiasts, we carefully selected our travel destination. We were not disappointed. This destination is definitely worth it. The choice of travel provider was also worthwhile. Everything was very well prepared.
This was a well organized...
ramkk,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a well organized tour. Our tour guide Eva was amazing. She provided a lot of details on the sites we were visiting. Highly recommend to everyone.
A must do!
R7122WPjessicas,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely stunning collection of artifacts along this tour. We loved every location more and more. The museum at Aigai is a jaw dropping experience! Admission to the museums was more than reasonably priced, the museums almost feel like a private experience, the lunch stop was delicious and the history from our tour guide made the drive go by quick! Can’t recommend this tour enough!
A trip worth your time , learn all about Macedonia, Alexander and Phillip !
Randip S,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The in depth knowledge of guide ( him being an archaeologist) was very informative and appreciated. Seeing King Phillips belongings in person is well worth it. Overall the trip was excellent !
Great value
Lynette S,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You will have plenty of time to enjoy the sights. The guide was outstanding: knowledgeable, articulate and able to present the information in a very interesting way.
Visit the Tomb of Philip of Macedon and be Amazed
Patrick O,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The highlight is the archaeological site of Vergina. Regrettably the site of Pella was overgrown with long grass and the outline of the ruins often not discernible.
Guide very good. Viewing nice and interesting, Only time too scarce.
H4223DCelisabetht,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Guide was very professional and has guided and explained very well. All expressed very clearly in English. The sightseeing was very interesting and well presented, besides, the environment was very nice. Only the timetable was a little too tight.
Long day , lots to see , every - thing well explained. Extra was lunch at a Greek family restaurant.
C3952LRrichardc,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was very good made much better by the fact that we had the luck to go on the one day of the year that all entrance fees were free. The tomb of Philip 2 of Macedonia was the highlight of the trip. Anybody that is at all interested in history should see where the whole story of Philip and his son started out. All this was explained very well by a wonderful guide.
Not a must do
gkasbekar,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The trip did not cover guided tours of the archeological site as well as the museum. Nor did it cover entrance tickets. If you have visited any other archeological site in Egypt or Turkey, you may easily skip this.
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