Treasures of Northern Greece

TREASURES OF NORTHERN GREECE

PRIVATE EXCURSION Minimum Participation 15 persons

ALEXANDER THE GREAT: Pella – Vergina – Thessaloniki Saturday 28 July Visit the archaeological site of Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great. Pella is in Central Macedonia and it is less than 45 minutes away from Thessaloniki. It is one of the most popular archaeological destinations in Greece. Pella was the capital of the Macedonian Kingdom since the late 5th century BC. In the recently structured, beautiful museum we’ll have the chance to see some magnificent mosaics dated back to the 4th century BC and other priceless items of unique Macedonian art. Guided tour of the site and the museum. Continuation to the archaeological site of Aigai - Vergina, the archaeological site of Aigai is protected by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage monument and a site of outstanding natural beauty. The site of Aigai consists of the Polycentric Museum, the palace, the city, the acropolis and the surrounding area. Visiting the site’s exhibitions that are open to public, such as the royal burial cluster of Philip II, and those still under construction (the Virtual Museum for Alexander the Great and the New Building of the Polycentric Museum), and touring the site’s monuments (palace, royal necropolis of the Temenid dynasty), which are currently in the process of conservation and promotion, as well as exploring the Virtual Museum of Alexander the Great and the digital tour in the ancient Macedonian kingdom, which are being prepared within the framework of the NSRF and will be accessible to the public by the end of 2015, visitors can formulate a general and rather dynamic view of the ancient capital of the Macedonian kingdom and, at the same time, comprehend its historical significance.. Museums Entrance fees are not included: Pella Museum: 8€ per adult, 4€ per adult over 65 years old citizens of European Union, free of charge for children up to 18 years old & free of charge for students of European Union with student ID Vergina Museum: 12€ per adult, 6€ per adult over 65 years old citizens of European Union, free of charge for children up to 18 years old & free of charge for students of European Union with student ID

Private Excursion (min. participation 15 persons) RATES PER PERSON DAY EXCURSIONS ADULTS DETAILS Incl.: Transfer, English Speaking Guide, 28 JULY ALEXANDER THE GREAT 75€ Lunch. Not incl.: Museum Entrance Fees