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Pella and Vergina: Unearth the Heritage of Ancient Macedonia from Ohrid
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3 Ratings
Ohrid
Unearth the heritage of ancient Macedonia on a journey from Ohrid. Visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and discover the untouched tomb of King Philip II in Vergina.
Duration:
13 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 artefacts, 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 artefacts found in the excavations, including King Philip’s Golden Larnax and Golden Grave Crown.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Ohrid
- English-speaking guide/driver
- Comfortable A/C transfers by car or minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks;
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fees (Pella Archaeological Museum – 8 €; Museum of Royal Tombs in Aigai – 12)
Additional Information
We’ll be exploring two crucial archaeological landmarks associated with the old Macedonian reign, setting off from Ohrid. Our first stop is Pella, known as the birthplace of Alexander the Great and the historic capital of ancient Macedon’s kingdom. Following that, we’ll head to Vergina, where the untouched sepulcher of Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, was found.
- 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;
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The tour does NOT operate in Tuesdays and National holidays in Greece
Location
St Clement of Ohrid 112
Saint Clement of Ohrid
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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454heavenl
Aug 17, 2023
A must do! - I can't say enough good things about this experience. I went with my brother and it was something I was unsure about at first as it was a longer one than I'm used to but he's very into history so insisted we go. It was by far the best decision we made for this trip. The price seemed more then reasonable considering how long the tour was and how knowledgeable our tour guide was. He was amazing, prepared for the long distance travel, and filled us in about everything that one could want to know. He taught us about Macedonian history and current customs. I can not speak more highly of our tour guide and this experience. My sincerest thank you! Definitely a must do!
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651rafaele
Jul 9, 2020
Lovely trip to Ohrid - We booked this when we were in Ohrid. We wanted to visit Pella, the ancient Macedonian capital. It is approximately a 4 hours drive. And it was amazing. The museum in Pella had a great number of artifacts from the Ancient Macedonian kingdom and empire. Just an hour away is the Vergina tomb, where Phillip, Alexander’s father, was buried. His underground tomb is indescribable, full of golden, silver, copper objects, potteries, personal belongings. You must visit these places once in your life. Thanks to Naum, our driver, and guide.
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Declan_c
Jul 18, 2019
Pella tour - Enjoyed the visit. It was an expensive trip to go on so I was annoyed that I had to pay into the sites considering how expensive the trip was.
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