Full Day Trip to Vergina and Pella from Thessaloniki

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Excursion back in history to the Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and Philip II. The archaeological treasures of the glorious Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his father, Philip II, as detailed by Herodotus, invite you to a unique trip to meet them closely, bringing up in light a piece of the lost prestige of the Ancient Macedonian capital of Aigai. The excursion travels you back to three fundamental periods of the Greek History: the Ancient Greek, the Byzantine and the Modern one. Ancient spirit, tradition and devoutness are revealed against the backdrop of the natural beauty and the view of the Macedonian plain that travels the eye till the end of the horizon. A road trip to the land of ALEXANDER THE GREAT. Don’t miss this experience!

What’s included?

  • Transportation to and from the Museum of Vergina and Pella.

  • English-speaking trip attendant.

  • Basic travel insurance (during transportation)

  • Entry tickets to the Museum of Vergina (12€ during summer season; 6 during winter season)

  • The cost of the lunch at the restaurant

  • Entry tickets to archaeological site of Pella (8€ during summer season; 4 during winter season)

  • Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of Pella

  • Entry/Admission - Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Ammon Express

About operator:

In the winter of 2016 a group of experienced professionals in the field of Greek tourism, culture, communication, technology and management decided to set up a new company called AMMON EXPRESS and bring a new element to the travel experience of visitors in Greece. In the spring of 2017 the long journey of AMMON EXPRESS starts from Thessaloniki, where the company’s headquarters are situated. It aims to enhance and contribute positively to the growth of Greek cultural tourism, changing the current image in a modern way. The experience in this sector, the knowledge of the object, the link with the Greek and European market, the support of our activities with the use of new technologies are the big supplies of AMMON EXPRESS group, together with boldness, creativity, determination and reliability in everyday work. This very dynamic is explicitly shown in the name of our company, that derives from ‘Ammon Zeus’, a name that is connected directly not only with the greatest of the ancient greek olympian gods, Zeus, but also with the greatest greek military commander, Alexander the Great. A large piece of World Heritage, that millions of visitors wish to experience and enjoy each year, belongs to Greece. And it is admittedly the place where for 2,500 years the Science with the Arts and the Culture with History and Philosophy meet. Our country belongs to the European countries with extremely rich cultural tradition that is assisted by a unique Mediterranean natural environment and climate. An ideal combination! All these have made Greece stand out globally as an attraction for visitors who seek knowledge of history, enjoyment of the beauty and relaxation in their holidays during their trip. AMMON EXPRESS wants to make this journey easier, more relaxed, more enjoyable and more affordable! Our company situated in Thessaloniki, obviously starts from Macedonia and Thessaly that are internationally famous, as they have some of the most beautiful tourist and cultural attractions worldwide. Vergina, Meteora, Mount Athos at the beginning, and Dion, Olympus, Petralona, ​​Pella, Philippi and Stageira afterwards. Invaluable destinations which are vivid pieces of our historical heritage, are situated in a few hours’ distance from Thessaloniki and are suitable for exciting day trips. We are working to help the foreign and Greek visitors gain quality, time and money during the trip, in a modern and comfortable way. This is the reason why our excursions are: On a daily or weekly basis With direct online reservation Inexpensive and With direct routes By reducing costs and travel time, AMMON EXPRESS makes the trip from Thessaloniki to Vergina, Meteora, Mount Athos feasible and attractive to all. We wish you a Nice Trip in Greece, the country of Culture & History via enjoyable routes for great excitement, which is generously offered by our land. Each trip that you take will enrich your life with wonderful memories!

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