Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

What To Expect

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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.

2 hours • Admission Not Included
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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;

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

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Full Day Trip to Vergina and Pella from Thessaloniki

Reviews

4.70

169 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Konstantina was great!

    Elizabeth F,

    Sep 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fabulous! Not nearly the crowds that expected, so I got to enjoy the archeological site at Pella and the royal tombs delightfully uncrushed. Not quite enough time at the archeological site, but a delightful itinerary, all five stops were so worth it and in the end I wouldn't change anything. Just had to keep moving is all! Konstantina was so friendly and well-informed. Highly recommend!

  • Great day out visiting excellent museums and sites

    Graeme I,

    Sep 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The trip was well organised, ran punctually and escorted by a knowledgeable and pleasant guide. The museums were excellent

  • Vergina and Pella

    Theodora V,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A memorable day! The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area, the museums, especially the new one in Vergina, were stunning and the Royal Tombs were definitely the highlight!

  • Loved the museums, needed more time!

    John L,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    I really enjoyed visiting the archeological site & the museums. The royal tombs which was the last stop was my favorite. My only problem was that I like to read everything at the site & museums and was always running out of time. (Normal people get through much faster.) I also liked that we were left to explore on our own. Note that "lunch" was at the end at about 3pm.

  • Outstanding archeological...

    Joshua C,

    Jun 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Outstanding archeological sites and museums related to Macedonia. Provides an interesting contrast to early civilizations of southern Greece and islands

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4.70
169 reviews