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Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom is a tour or activity in Greece, about 8 h 30 min long. It costs about CAD $80 per person, with 2 options at different prices. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
Get to know the imperial capital, the ancient city where Alexander the Great was born and raised and where the great philosopher and tutor Aristoteles was invited to educate him. The archaeological treasures of the glorious Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his father Phillip II, as detailed by Herodotus, invite you to a unique roadtrip to history. The excursion travels you to the ancient greek, byzantine and modern history bringing back in light the lost prestige of Aigai, the first city of the Macedonians. Discover the museum of Aigai; a World Heritage site of UNESCO, against the natural beauty of the area and the view of the Macedonian plain that travels our eye till the end of the horizon.
fromCAD $80per person (approx.)
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Adult (13+)
$80
Child (3 to 12)
$40
Adult (13+)
$80
Child (3 to 12)
$40
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
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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.
2 hours
Next, we reach Vergina where we visit the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, situated in the borders of the village. The characteristic Golden Larnax (funerary casket), an urn with the cremated remains of Phillip II is marked with a 16-rayed sun, the symbol of Macedonia. The Sun of Vergina (or Star of Vergina), which is characteristic symbol of the Argead Dynasty (of the King Phillip II and Alexander the Great) was found together with the excavations that brought back to light his father’s Royal Tomb. 4 of the sun rays represent of the 4 classical elements and the other 12 sun rays represent the 12 Olympian Gods. Admire the golden oak wreath that Phillip II had during his funeral pyre, military armors. Later, we enjoy our lunch break in a restaurant with greek traditional flavours. Last stop before our departure is at the grand New Museum of Aigai, hosting findings and artifacts unearthed from the soil of the old capital;
2 h 30 min
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Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom costs about CAD $80 per person. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 8 h 30 min. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Transportation to and from the Museum of Vergina and Pella.; Basic travel insurance (during transportation); English-speaking trip attendant.. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
Not included: The cost of the lunch at the restaurant; Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums; Tips; Entrance fees; Entrance fees; Entrance fees. Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00. The activity ends at the same place. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom has child pricing for ages 3 to 12. Adult pricing applies from age 13. The operator sets the age bands and any age limits. Check them on Viator before you book.
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