Greece · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Guided Private Tour to Ancient Vergina and Veria City

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit UNESCO-listed Vergina, ancient Aige
02 See the tomb of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great
03 Discover the tomb of Alexander IV
04 Explore the preserved quarters of Veria
05 Visit the altar of Apostle Paul
06 See the Orta Mosque and the oldest synagogue in the Balkans
07 Enjoy a private guided tour from Thessaloniki
08 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board

Discover two of northern Greece’s most compelling historic destinations on this private guided tour from Thessaloniki. Visit UNESCO-listed Vergina, ancient Aige, where you can explore the royal legacy of Macedonia and see the remarkably preserved tombs of King Philip II and Alexander IV.

Continue to Veria for a walk through its narrow preserved quarters and important religious landmarks, including the altar of Apostle Paul, the Orta Mosque, and the oldest synagogue in the Balkans. With private transportation included and free time for lunch in Veria, this experience combines archaeology, heritage, and local atmosphere in a comfortable half-day outing.

Discover two of northern Greece’s most compelling historic destinations on this private guided tour from Thessaloniki.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Thessaloniki, Veria, Vergina

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Vergina (or Aige in ancient Greek) is located only 82 km away from Thessaloniki, in central Macedonia. Vergina is Unesco World Heritage Site, where among the other antiquites you will have the chance to see the nicely preserved tomb of King Philip II (father of Alexander the Great) and the tomb of Alexander IV (son of Alexander the Great).We will visit the city of Veria, stroll around its narrow preserved quorters, see the altar of Apostle Paul. Optionally, you have the chance to have your lunch here.We will discover a visit at the oldest Synagoge in the Balkans.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Private transportation
WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Entrance Fees to Royal Tombs of Vergina: Single ticket €20
Lunch or Refrechments
Gratuities

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
Infants must not sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
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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