Duration: | 8 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
Don't miss the chance to visit two of the most interesting places of Greeceās ancient times and discover the history of Macedonia.
After the pick up from your central Thessaloniki hotel, we will drive west from Thessaloniki to Pella, the ancient capital of the Macedonian Empire and native town of Alexander the Great, we will see the archaeological site with the marvelous mosaics as well as the new Museum, opened in October 2009.
Our second stop is Vergina, where you will visit the most important remains of the monumental palace of the Kingdom of Macedonia, lavishly decorated with mosaics and painted stuccoes, and the burial ground with more than 300 tumuli, some of which date from the 11th century B.C.
Later we continue to Edessa with its ancient city and the famous Waterfalls park. Late in the afternoon, we return to Thessaloniki and your hotel.
Minimum Pax. number: 4
HIGHLIGHTS
See the birthplace of Alexander the Great
Visit the archaeological site of Pella
Explore the new Museum of Pella
Visit the tomb of Philip the 2nd
Guided tour of Vergina
Private transfer by car or luxury mini-van
INCLUDES:
Entrance fee of Pella & Vergina
Professional and licensed English-speaking guide
Transportation by a deluxe vehicle
Lunch
X Gratuities (optional)
X Personal expenses