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Alexander The Great Tour
Thessaloniki, Greece
8 hours
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What You Will Do
A unique and unforgettable experience during your stay in Thessaloniki will be a visit to Pella and Vergina in a Small Group, for better personal experience. Hassle-free pick up and drop off from 3 points in Thessaloniki city center, taking you direct to the sites by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or minibus. Start at Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, then explore Aigai (Vergina), once the capital of Macedonia and now an UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tomb of King Philip II, Alexander’s father.
- Travel back to the fundamental periods of the Greek History.
- Take a road trip into the land of Alexander The Great and the Macedons
- Explore the Museum and Archaeological site of Pella
- Visit the Royal Tombs of Aigai at the Vergina Museum
- Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Travel back to the fundamental periods of the Greek History.
- Take a road trip into the land of Alexander The Great and the Macedons
- Explore the Museum and Archaeological site of Pella
- Visit the Royal Tombs of Aigai at the Vergina Museum
- Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What's Included?
- English speaking tour escort
- Transportation by luxury air condition mini bus
- Hassle free Pick-up & drop off from your accomodation Thessaloniki
- Basic insurance (during transportation)
- All taxes
What's Not Included?
- Admission to the Museum of Vergina (12€) & Pella (8 €)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Archaeological Site at Pella
2 hours
Pella the glorious Kingdom of Ancient Macedonia. See the birthplace of Alexander the Great and the place that the great philosopher and tutor Aristoteles was invited to educate him. Visit the monumental palatial complex that occupies the northernmost hill of the city, and covers an area of 60.000 m2. You will certainly be impressed by the outstanding mosaic floors that used to decorate the city's grand mansions. In Pella we visit the new, modern museum as well as the archaeological site with the unique mosaics.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: MyGreece.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Be at your chosen pick-up point 5 minutes before departure
- Our tour escort shall hold a signage at the pick up point
- The distance between Thessaloniki and Pella is 48 km and lasts approximately 45 minutes
- The distance between Pella and Vergina is 56 km and lasts approximately 55 minutes
- The distance between Vergina and Thessaloniki is 70 km and lasts approximately 1 hour
- 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
- Reduced entry to the Museum of Pella (4€) is available to all citizens of the EU aged over 65, by showing their ID card or passport, as well as to students from countries outside the EU
- Wear sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and comfortable clothes during summer months
- Warm clothes and waterproof jacket during winter months
- Free cancelation up to 24hrs before departure
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Guide Options
- Guide - English
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