Royal Tombs of Aigai: A UNESCO Day Trip in Vergina

Thessaloniki, Greece

EKEfi Kalampoukidou

Experience Details

€253.00 per group

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About this experience

An private unforgettable guided visit to the Tomb of king Philip II (father of Alexander the Great), the Tomb of the Prince and the unique underground exhibition housing their ivory, gold and silver royal treasures.

Journey to Aigai (modern-day Vergina), the first capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom and one of Greece's most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This private unforgettable guided tour takes you into the impressive underground museum housing the Royal Tombs, the most significant archaeological discovery in Greece in the 20th century. You will stand before the tombs of King Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, and witness the incredible ivory, gold, and silver treasures that were buried with them. We will also visit the spectacular new Aigai Polycentric Museum, opened in 2023, which showcases stunning sculptures, artifacts, and a reconstruction of the ancient royal palace.

What's included

Locations

Museum of the Royal Tombs at Aigai (Aegae)

Polycentric Museum of Aigai (Aegae) - Main Building

Meeting Point

ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΟΥΣ, Θεσσαλονίκη 546 23, Ελλάδα

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Duration: 6 hours Availability: This tour is available any day except Tuesday. Transportation: Private, chauffeur-driven transportation is required from Thessaloniki for this trip. Tickets: Entrance fees to the Royal Tombs and the Aigai Museum are not included. The cost is 20 EUR per person to be paid at the front desk. Accessibility: The tour involves walking on mostly flat ground, with only a couple of steps at the site. Transportation: It is not included in the guiding fee. The private chauffeur-driven agency vehicle price is booked by your guide and is paid directly to the driver. It depends on the number of persons, whether a car, van, or minibus is booked just for you by your guide. Pick-up & drop-off can be arranged at your hotel, apartment or cruise ship port, if you're located in Thessaloniki.