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Ancient Macedonia Tour from Bitola: Explore Pella & Vergina's Rich Archaeological Sites
Bitola
Embark on an ancient Macedonia tour from Bitola and explore the rich archaeological sites of Pella and Vergina. Visit the birthplace of Alexander the Great and discover the untouched tomb of King Philip II of Macedon.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Archaeological Site at Pella - We will arrive in Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. We will visit the Archaeological Museum of Pella, located on the site of the ancient city, where, amongst the thousands of artifacts, you can see a statue, considered to be Alexander the Great’s portrait.
- Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina) - This is the place where Philip II of Macedon was assassinated, and Alexander the Great was proclaimed as king. The ancient site was discovered in 1976. Royal tombs of many kings were excavated, along with the untouched tomb of Philip II of Macedon. The magnificent Museum of Royal Tombs of Aigai contains all the riches and artifacts found in the excavations, including King Philip’s Golden Larnax and Golden Grave Crown.
What's Included
- Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour
- All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
- Pick-up and drop-off at your preferred location in Bitola
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (Pella Archaeological Museum – 8 €; Museum of Royal Tombs in Aigai – 12)
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Setting off from Bitola, we will explore two key archaeological locations associated with the old Macedonian kingdom. We will stop by Pella, Alexander the Great’s birthplace and the historical capital of the bygone kingdom of Macedon. Another highlight of this expedition is Vergina, where the undisturbed burial place of Macedonian King Philip II (father of Alexander the Great) was unearthed.
- In this tour we are crossing the border with Greece. You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- The tour operates in various weather conditions
Location
Bitola
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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