Vergina and Pella Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Excursion back in history to the Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and Philip II

🏛️ Walk in the footsteps of Alexander the Great! Visit Pella & Vergina, discover royal tombs, ancient mosaics, and unveil Macedonia’s glorious history.

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✨ Highlights

🏛️ Visit the archaeological site and museum of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great
👑 Explore the Royal Tombs Museum & New Museum of Aigai (Vergina), UNESCO World Heritage Site
🏺 Uncover the archaeological treasures of the Macedonian Kingdom
🥗 Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant
🌄 Discover the beauty of the Macedonian plain

📍 Starting Point & Departure Time

🚏 Meeting Point: Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (Venizelos Statue) at 08:00 AM

⏰ Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time

⏱️ Duration

🕐 Approx. 8 hours & 30 minutes

📝 What You’ll Experience

Travel back in time and explore Macedonia’s imperial capital. Start at Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great. Visit the archaeological site and museum to admire the famous mosaics and relics of daily life.

Continue to Vergina and discover the Royal Tombs Museum of Aigai, resting place of King Philip II. See the golden larnax, royal armors, and the famous Star of Vergina. Conclude with a visit to the New Museum of Aigai and its remarkable exhibits on Macedonian royalty.

🗓️ Itinerary

📍 Starting location: Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (Venizelos Statue)
🚍 Drive to Pella (45 minutes)
🏛️ Visit archaeological site & museum of Pella (1.5 hours)
🚍 Drive to Vergina (1 hour)
🏺 Visit Museum of the Royal Tombs & New Museum of Aigai (2 hours)
🍽️ Lunch break (1 hour)
🚍 Return to Thessaloniki (1 hour)