Alexander the Great Experience: Private Tour Vergina and Pella
Overview
During this private 8-hour tour of the Pella and Vergina archaeological sites, take a deep into the culture of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia. Explore Pella, Alexander the Great’s birthplace, and Vergina, the ancient capital city that now houses a museum with relics including as King Philip II royal tomb and a magnificent palace.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver with local knowledge
- Basic travel insurance
- Round-trip transportation with fully A/C vehicle
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
- Official Licensed Guide
Meeting and Pickup
We pick-up guests from all hotels and Airbnbs in Thessaloniki. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location withing short walking distance. Cruise ship travelers: Meeting point is the exit of the cruise port terminal. Your driver will hold a name board with travelers name on.
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Archaeological Museum of Pella
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Polycentric Museum of Aigai
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Aigai
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water.
- English speaking driver with local knowledge.
- Basic travel insurance.
- Round-trip transportation with fully A/C vehicle.
- Lunch.
- Entrance Fees.
- Official Licensed Guide.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alexander the Great Experience: Private Tour Vergina and Pella is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alexander the Great Experience: Private Tour Vergina and Pella will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver with local knowledge
- Basic travel insurance
- Round-trip transportation with fully A/C vehicle
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
- Official Licensed Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
