Archaeological Day Trip to Vergina and Veria Museums

This guided day tour combines Veria’s archaeological treasures with a visit to Vergina (ancient Aigai), 12 km away, the first capital of Macedon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Vergina, explore the Royal Tombs of Philip II (father of Alexander the Great), discovered in 1977, and the Polycentric Museum of Aigai, showcasing Macedonian artifacts. In Veria, visit the Archaeological Museum, featuring finds from Neolithic Nea Nikomedia (one of Europe’s oldest settlements) and ancient graves, with over 100 gravestones in its garden. The tour includes transport from Veria or Thessaloniki and a lunch stop in Vergina village.

Highlights:

• Marvel at the Royal Tombs in Vergina, with golden artifacts and Philip II’s tomb, a UNESCO site.
• Explore the Polycentric Museum, covering the Palace, Necropolis, and Royal Tombs.
• Visit Veria’s Archaeological Museum, with marble plaques and Neolithic finds from 9000 years ago.
• Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Vergina, with local sweets like revani.

Note: Vergina’s museum has strict photography rules; check opening hours (closed Tuesdays, 12 PM-8 PM).