Vergina & Veria Full Day Tour from Chalkidiki

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Starting Time
07:30
Duration
11 hours
Starting point
Chalkidiki
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation

  • 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 and Alexander the Great
  • Walk in the footsteps of St Paul – the most important pilgrim route in Greece

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.

After the visit of the tomb, you continue the tour with our professional licenced guide in the New Museum of Aigai, a gate to the History of the Royal metropolis of the Macedon ,which was recently inaugurated. There you are informed about the history ,the culture and the daily life of Macedonians .More specifically, its exhibitions focusing on the architecture,sculpture and grave goods house impressive and unique findings like ancient weapons, pottery and precious jewelry.

Our last stop is Veria, a town well-known for its religious history as St.Paul preached there on his 2nd missionary journey.During your free time explore the interesting Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches,stroll around the old quarters among which, the Jewish one and of course taste the local sweet called revani.
After our last visiting point, you will be  dropped off at your accommodation at the estimated time of arrival.


Tip: Ask your guide for lunch recommendations in Veria!

  • Transport by luxury bus
  • Professional and licensed guide
  • Pick up/drop of service
  • All taxes
  • Entrance fees (2+15 Euro per person)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Personal Expenses

There is pick up service from central located points of Kassandra and Sithonia. There is not pick up service from Ouranoupolis. Please advise your hotel and we will inform you accordingly. The tour is operating in English and Italian. French language upon request and availability.

Cancel up to 48 hours prior the date of the experience for a full refund.

5.0

3 Reviews

James

April 27th, 2019
Amazing day for a history lover. Full of interesting information.

Jesse

May 17th, 2018
Great tour, great guide, great museum and achaeological sites.” First let me say unlike the tour I had to Meteora, I have no negative comments for this one....

Kris S

May 2nd, 2018
Great tour of fascinating sites. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke good English. Recommended.
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