From Thessaloniki: Vergina & Veria Half-Day Tour

From Thessaloniki: Vergina & Veria Half-Day Tour

Name: From Thessaloniki: Vergina & Veria Half-Day Tour
Address: Macedonia

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Visit the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Macedon at Vergina. Explore the city of Veria, a town well-known for its religious history as St.Paul preached there on his 2nd missionary journey.

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Highlights

Visit the commercial center of the Ancient Macedonian Kingdom
Get inside a Royal tomb!
Visit one of the most important museums in Greece
Learn about the relationship between philosopher Aristotle & Alexander the Great
Optional visit to the Royal Palace of Aigais

Description

This excursion combines an archeological tour and the visit to a famous pilgrim/religious destination in Greece the City of Veria. Veria, a town well-known for its religious history as St.Paul preached there on his 2nd missionary journey. Afterwards we will head towards Vergina or “Aegae “ as per its ancient name , the first capital of Ancient Macedonia. Together with our professional licensed guide we enter the New Museum of Aigai, a gate to the History of the Royal metropolis of the Macedon, which was recently inaugurated. There you will be informed about the history, the culture and the daily life of Macedons . More specifically, its exhibitions focusing on the architecture, sculpture and grave goods house impressive and unique findings like ancient weapons, pottery and precious jewelry. Here we will visit the new museum of Aegae and the Vergina Royal Tombs, protected by Unesco. After the visit to the Nea Museum of Aegae, we will continue our excursion to the Royal Tombs of Vergina. Seize the opportunity to get under the tumulus that covers impressive funerary monuments like the royal tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great and houses extraordinary golden treasures dated back to 4th B.C, a breathtaking scenery which will stay in your memories forever. At the end of our tour free time is given for approx. 1 hour we will have a short stop for lunch/free time at Vergina Village or optional visit to the Royal Palace. After our last visiting point and the departure, you will be dropped off at your pick up point at the estimated time of arrival. Tip: Ask your guide for lunch recommendations!

Includes

Guided Tour throughout the day and visit to the New Museum of Agai and Royal Tombs Services of a Professional Licenced English speaking guide by default Transportation Services by A/C Luxury Buses Liability Insurance valid during tranportation