Pella Vergina Tour

Pella Vergina Tour

During your stay in Halkidiki/Katerini/Thessaloniki, you have the opportunity to take a full day tour to Vergina-Pella.

Vergina is one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece. The site of the Royal Tombs as well as an exhibition of the major finds from the burials at Aigai museum is protected by UNESCO as world cultural heritage. You will visit the royal tomb of King Philip (The father of Alexander the Great), the Tomb of the Prince (III), which may belong to Alexander IV, grandson of Philip II and son of Alexander the Great. Some of the major finds exhibited here are the two golden urns, containing the bones of Philip II and one of his wives, two oak and one myrtle golden wreaths worn by the royal dead.

Pella is our next stop where we visit the ancient city with the monumental palatial complex and the pavements decorated with magnificent mosaics and of course the new Museum opened in October 2009.

• The estimated time of the tour is 6 hours if you start from Thessaloniki or from Katerini-Litochoro, 8 hours if you start from Halkidiki (Kassandra,Sithonia).Suggested pick up time if you start from Thessaloniki or Katerini-Litochoro is 10:00.If you start from Halkidiki (Kassandra,Sithonia) we suggest pick up time around 09:00.
• You have the opportunity to choose car (up to 4pax) or minivan (up to 8 pax) for your tour. For bigger groups you can send us an email: [email protected]
• The tour is fully customizable to your requirements and desires.
• We can provide tour guide upon request.
• Rates: 150 euro if you start from Thessaloniki,200 euro if you start from Katerini-Litochoro and 250 euro if you start from Halkidiki (Kassandra,Sithonia). Tickets from museums not included.