Archaeological Day Trip to Vergina and Veria Museums
Tour Snapshot
Duration: 6-8 hours (including travel and lunch).
Difficulty: Very difficult
Tour Type: Historical
Price: €50-€80/person for a group tour from Veria (includes transport, guide, and entrance fees: ~€15 for Vergina, €3 for Archaeological Museum). Private tours ~€120-€200. Lunch ~€10-€15 extra.
Overview
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.
Itinerary
- 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.
Booking & Contact
tours@veriaguide.gr
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From €50-€80/person for a group tour from Veria (includes transport, guide, and entrance fees: ~€15 for Vergina, €3 for Archaeological Museum). Private tours ~€120-€200. Lunch ~€10-€15 extra.
Contact for Booking
tours@veriaguide.gr