Alexander the Great Tour, Pella and Vergina from Thessaloniki
Joined 2024
Macedonia is without a doubt the Land of Alexander the Great.
In this tour we are going to explore the Royal tombs of Vergina, situated at the ancient city of Aigai, the cultural capital of Macedonia. We will see the tombs of Alexander's father, Philip II, and Alexander's son, Alexander IV.
Then we drive to Pella, the administrative capital of the Macedonian kingdom and birthplace of Alexander, where we will visit the site and museum before driving back to Thessaloniki
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
I can pick you up from your hotel
- I will pick you up from your hotel with a modern vehicle and a professional driver.
Royal tombs of Vergina
We will visit the tombs of Vergina and learn all about Macedonia and Alexander's father.
Pella
We will visit the ruins and museum of what was once the capital of the Macedonian Kingdom and birthplace of Alexander.
Ending Point
Back to your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour Guide
Modern air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle (5 seat taxi or 9 seat minivan) with a professional driver
Gasoline fee
Toll fee
Entrance tickets (15 euros for Vergina and 8 euros for Pella per person)
Lunch (10~20 USD per person)
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Parts of the tour are NOT wheelchair accesible.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Nikos C.
Hello everybody!
I am Nikos and I am born and raised in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki where I have been working as a professional licensed tour guide for the past ten years.
I have a background in history and archaeology but I do believe that a guided tour should be more than just that. A guided tour should also be about the unecdotes, the people who live there, the stories that do not fit into history books. So, hopefully, together we are going to explore the city, learn about the sights and monuments, understand the people and feel its beating heart!
I have been working as a professional licensed tour guide in Thessaloniki and all over Greece for a few years now, but every tour is completely different than the previous, and what makes it different is you! There is nothing like being outside, walking around with good company and showing the place you live and love, sharing to the people next to you the little secrets and unseen details that make it special. And if I can show you why this place is so special to me, then maybe it will become special to you too!
I have a few tours planned but, please, do not hesitate to ask me about a customisable tour anywhere in northern Greece or maybe even more to the south. Let me know what you are interested in and together we are going to create a tour from scratch!
I hope you give me tha chance of showing you around but, if not, then enjoy this special beautiful place, enjoy Thessaloniki, enjoy northern Greece!
$860/ per group
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