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Thessaloniki: Vergina and Pella Day Trip

1. Thessaloniki: Vergina and Pella Day Trip

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. Venture to Vergina, where you'll find the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, situated on the borders of the village. The museum exhibits the Golden Larnax, an urn with the cremated remains of Phillip II marked with a 16-rayed sun, the symbol of Macedonia. The Sun of Vergina, a characteristic symbol of the Argead Dynasty of King Phillip II and Alexander the Great, was found alongside the excavations that revealed his father's Royal Tomb. Admire the Golden Oak Wreath Phillip II wore during his funeral pyre, military armors, various grave goods, and other tombs that were brought back to light. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant before stopping at the grand New Museum of Aigai, where you'll uncover artifacts and findings excavated from the old capital. An impressive portrait of Alexander the Great greets you and invites you to discover the roots of history. Take in the temporary numismatic exhibition showcasing coins from every corner of the Hellenistic world, including coinage of Macedonian kings and Alexander's successors. View monumental sculptures, sárissa spears and helmets of the Macedonian phalanx soldiers, high-class painted pottery, banquet utensils from aristocratic symposiums, and the queen burials with all their jewelry and royal insignia. Your journey concludes with your return to Thessaloniki at approximately 15:30, making the same stops where you started.

Vergina: Royal Graves of Aigai of Vergina Museum Ticket

2. Vergina: Royal Graves of Aigai of Vergina Museum Ticket

Experience The Museum of the Royal Graves of Aigai at your own pace with a skip-the-line e-ticket and a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app, and the audio tour on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to experience the glory of The Museum of the Royal Graves of Aigai. Put on your headphones and explore The Great Tumulus, getting acquainted with the Marble Grave Stele, Tomb IV, and The ‘Heroon’ through the power of storytelling. Discover fascinating historic facts and anecdotes from ancient times. Enjoy the tour content which is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative. The audio tour can be used repeatedly and anytime, before or after your visit. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the Royal Graves of Aigai and relate to your surroundings and the exhibits in an entirely original way.

Vergina: Aigai Archaeological Site & Museum Admission Ticket

3. Vergina: Aigai Archaeological Site & Museum Admission Ticket

Visit the first capital of the Macedonian Kingdom, which used to be called Aiges in ancient times. Go at your own pace and make the most of this unmissable opportunity to discover the ancient kingdom of Macedonia with a ticket for the Aigai Archaeological Site and Museum Be amazed by the site’s most important monuments: the fascinating royal tombs of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. These two graves were found undisturbed and lavishly decorated with splendid wall paintings by great and famous artists Explore the museum and tomb complex and admire burial artifacts such as gold jewelry, weapons, religious artifacts, the gold larnax found at the tomb, and the remains of King Philip II on display. It’s a must for those interested in history.

Vergina: Polycentric Museum & Royal Graves Tickets w/ Audio

4. Vergina: Polycentric Museum & Royal Graves Tickets w/ Audio

Experience the captivating Polycentric Museum of Aigai and the Museum of the Royal Graves of Aigai at your own pace with a skip-the-line e-ticket and two captivating self-guided audio tours on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tours on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to experience the splendor of the ancient Macedonian world and its illustrious history. Put on your headphones and explore Alexander the Great's Marble Fragment, the bronze calyx krater and the lady of Aigai, as well as the Heroon, the Philip II’s tomb and the golden chest through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon stories and anecdotes from the ancient times. Tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative. The audio tours can be used repeatedly and anytime, before or after your visit. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the glory days of ancient Macedonia and witness the art, culture, and achievements of a civilization that shaped the course of history and to relate to your surroundings in an entirely original way.

Vergina Aigai Royal Tombs: Ticket & Thessaloniki Audio Guide

5. Vergina Aigai Royal Tombs: Ticket & Thessaloniki Audio Guide

Experience the Museum of the Royal Graves of Aigai at your own pace with a combo skip-the-line e-ticket and a captivating self-guided audio tours on your smartphone for the museum. This is also your chance to discover the history as well as a number of fascinating sites that shaped contemporary Thessaloniki with a self-guided audio walking tour. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tours on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to experience the grandeur of the Royal Graves of Aigai. Do not also miss to discover contemporary Thessaloniki with a self-guided audio walking tour. Put on your headphones and discover the Museum of the Royal Graves of Aigai through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon stories and anecdotes from ancient times. It is also your chance to explore Thessaloniki with a self-guided city walking tour on your phone and lose yourself in the beauty of its stories. Tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative. The audio tours can be used repeatedly and anytime, before or after your visit. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into contemporary Thessaloniki, the capital of multinationalism and relate to your surroundings in an entirely original way.

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What people are saying about Aigai Royal Tombs

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 8 reviews

Outstanding guide, Janis. with archaeological degree, very congenial and informative, excellent driver, flexible for the group. Good visitation times for Pella and Vergina. Tour or archeological site. Answered all questions. Fascinating visit to the tombs of King Phillip II of Macedonia and his grandson. Special real non touristic Greek restaurant for lunch. Greet gift shop there, Museum books snd… interesting drive back to Thessalonki. Learned about agriculture here. Highly recommend this tour with a smaller group as we had.

Great tour to Ancient Greece. The guide Yannis was super friendly and was happy to answer all questions. During the trip he explained a lot in advance and he was always available in the museums and at the excavation sites. The restaurant at the end was not a must, as you can organize your time freely. There are also several restaurants there. However, we were happy to use it and everything tasted great and the operators were also very friendly. All in all, an absolute recommendation to do this tour.

Your tour guide was excellent he really knew his history of Makedonia and being a historian myself I know Sincerely ZOONEY of ARKADIA...

I couldn't expect more than such nice, well organised trip. Thanks

It was a great experience, Nikos is an excellent guide. Thank you!