From Thessaloniki: Aigai Royal Tombs & Pella Museum Day Trip

Name: From Thessaloniki: Aigai Royal Tombs & Pella Museum Day Trip
Address: Macedonia

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Embark on a captivating daytrip from Thessaloniki to the Royal Tombs of Aigai and the Pella Museum. Uncover the history of ancient Macedonia, with private pickup from any location in Thessaloniki.

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Highlights

Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
Archaeological Museum of Pella
Archaeological Site at Pella

Description

During the tour the driver will meet you with the knowledge about the place, You will be able to admire 2 different places and experience the ancient time by walking through the places. You will also be able to visit tomb of king Philip the father of Alexander the Great. The tour begins from Thessaloniki following the National Road to reach the Royal Tombs of Vergina. The small village became very famous in 1977-78 due to the discovery of the Royal Tombs by the prominent Greek Professor and Archaeologist Andronicos. It was known with the name Aigai, was the first capital of Ancient Macedonia until 400 BC, when transferred to Pella and was supposed to be the burial place of all Macedonian Kings. Make your way inside the subterranean structure, accompanied by your guide and feast your eyes on some of the most important objects, which once belonged to Philip II – the King’s shield adorned with ivory and gold, the King’s gold-trimmed iron breast plate, Gold Diadems of unparalleled craftsmanship, the Golden Wreath of oak leaves, the gold plated collar and the Silver Burial Ums. Listen carefully, as your guide explains how inside the tomb of King Philip, a Golden Chest was discovered, containing the King’s bones, washed with wine and wrapped in purple cloth. Pella, is an ancient city located in Central Macedonia, Greece, 45 km from Thessaloniki, best known as the historical capital of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia in the time of Phillip II and Alexander the Great. On the site of the ancient city is the Archaeological Museum of Pella, do not miss it. You can walk and admire the the archaeological site of Pella, It will help you to understand the discover the ancient daily lives in Macedonian capital.