Discover Vergina and Pella: Unearth the Macedonian Kingdom's Rich Archaeological Treasures
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111 Ratings
Thessaloniki
Unearth the rich archaeological treasures of the Macedonian Kingdom in Vergina and Pella. Explore the birthplace of Alexander the Great and immerse yourself in ancient Greek, Byzantine, and modern history.
Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Transport to/from Museum of Vergina & Pella
  • Basic travel insurance included
  • English-speaking trip attendant
What's Not Included
  • Entry tickets to the Museums of Vergina (15€ during summer season; 8€ 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)
  • Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
  • Tips
Additional Information

Explore the imperial hometown, the timeless metropolis where the mighty Alexander the Great was birthed and bred, and where the esteemed philosopher and teacher Aristoteles was summoned to mentor him. The archaeological riches of the magnificent Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his predecessor Phillip II, as narrated by Herodotus, beckon you to an extraordinary journey through history. The tour takes you through the ancient Greek, Byzantine, and modern eras, shedding light on the forgotten grandeur of Aigai, the original city of the Macedonians. Unveil the Aigai museum; a UNESCO World Heritage site, set against the picturesque backdrop of the region, with views stretching across the Macedonian plains to the farthest reaches of the horizon.

  • 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!
Location
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Egnatia
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alen_n
Jun 2, 2024
Great tour and highly recommend it - Excellent tour and experience. It was amazing to see Vergina and Pella. The tour guide and the bus driver were helpful and friendly
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Ricardo_s
May 22, 2024
Great trip to Ancient Macedonia - The trip was memorable and the guide was very polite. I absolutely recommend it. Even during the transfer, he shared information about the museums and the archeological discoveries.
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Catherine_s
May 16, 2024
Excellent - Lazarus was a great guide and the time at each site was generally well allocated. It would have been good to have a bit more information about the palace at Aigai, recently opened. I would have made more of an effort to walk the 1.5km to see it despite time restrictions. Otherwise a wonderful experience!
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Winstonthedog
Apr 30, 2024
Excellent Excursion, great guide - Our guide Yanis was fantastic and the schedule was just perfect. The lunch break was the right amount of time and the minibus never felt crowded. I felt we got alot of information without being overwhelmed.
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Audreyh50
Apr 23, 2024
Excellent tour visiting King Philip of Macedonia's tomb - We've been looking forward to this tour for months. It didn't disappoint. Meeting place for bus was easy to find. Commentary from Laziros our guide was excellent which included lots of history and anecdotes. Learnt so much about ancient Macedonia. Our bus driver Ari was great. The museums were eye opening and walking through ancient Pella sering the uncovered mosaics was amazing, however, visiting the Royal tombs was the highlight. Standing in front of King Philips tomb didn't seem real. The artefacts discovered ftom the tombs were displayed magnificently. Would highly recommend this tour with Ammon Express.
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Parisathensbarcelona
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing visit to King Philips tomb - We've been looking forward to this tour for months. It didn't disappoint. Meeting place for bus was easy to find. Commentary from Laziros our guide was excellent which included lots of history and anecdotes. Learnt so much about ancient Macedonia. Our bus driver Ari was great. The museums were eye opening and walking through ancient Pella was amazing, however, visiting the Royal tombs was the highlight. Standing in ftont of King Philips tomb didn't seem real. The artefacts discovered ftom the tombs were displayed magnificently. Woud highly recommend this tour.
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James_s
Mar 17, 2024
Nikos was a friendly,... - Nikos was a friendly, knowledgeable and excellent guide. Great to see Philip 2nd Palace and theatre. Thank you so much.
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Entha
May 6, 2024
The visits exceeded my expectations - Enjoyed this trip to two amazing archeological sites. The way the artifacts are displayed is imaginative and informative. The only way it could of been improved would of been to have more time at all of the sites.
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Ruth_a
Mar 13, 2024
Great trip! - The museums were very worth while. The guide was excellent. It was amazing to see the tomb of Philip II. I highly recommend this tour if you're a Greek history buff.
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Marielasagel
Apr 13, 2024
Disappointing visit to the heart of the Kingdom of Macedonia - Although the tour was made up of 6 people, the guide left a lot to be desired. He dropped us off at a point and said he would pick us up at a certain time. It didn't explain almost anything. Disappointing
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