Ancient Macedonia tour (Pella & Vergina) from Skopje
We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Skopje. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.
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Ancient Macedonia tour (Pella & Vergina) from Skopje
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What's included in Ancient Macedonia tour (Pella & Vergina) from Skopje
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Archaeological Site at Pella
We will arrive in Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. We will visit the Archaeological Museum of Pella, located on the site of the ancient city, where, amongst the thousands of artifacts, you can see a statue, considered to be Alexander the Great’s portrait.
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
This is the place where Philip II of Macedon was assassinated, and Alexander the Great was proclaimed as king. The ancient site was discovered in 1976. Royal tombs of many kings were excavated, along with the untouched tomb of Philip II of Macedon. The magnificent Museum of Royal Tombs of Aigai contains all the riches and artifacts found in the excavations, including King Philip’s Golden Larnax and Golden Grave Crown.
Inclusions
- Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour
- All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
- Pick-up and drop-off at your preferred location in Skopje
- Entrance fees (Pella Archaeological Museum – 8 €; Museum of Royal Tombs in Aigai – 12)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tourist guide inside the museums
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In this tour we are crossing the border with Greece. You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- The tour operates in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can pick-you-up from your hotel or any other location of your preference in Skopje
Meeting / End Points
- We can pick-you-up from your hotel or any other location of your preference in Skopje
