A 13 hours trip from Corfu starts at 07.30 to Vergina, a modern village, and following the discovery the site was identified as Aigai, the ancient capital of the Macedonian kings, together with its cemetery.
Vergina is one of those finds which archaeologists dream about - a well preserved discovery, proven association with a famous historical person, and real treasure!
A tumulus measuring about 110m wide by 13m high turned out to cover some tombs. Not just any old tombs, either. One of them was identified as that of Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. Another is thought to belong to Alexander IV, the son of Alexander the Great.
Highlights
13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Driver
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch
Professional guide
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wheelchair accessible
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Dress code is smart casual
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The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A 13 hours trip from Corfu starts at 07.30 to Vergina, a modern village, and following the discovery the site was identified as Aigai, the ancient capital of the Macedonian kings, together with its cemetery.
Vergina is one of those finds which archaeologists dream about - a well preserved discovery, proven association with a famous historical person, and real treasure!
A tumulus measuring about 110m wide by 13m high turned out to cover some tombs. Not just any old tombs, either. One of them was identified as that of Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. Another is thought to belong to Alexander IV, the son of Alexander the Great.
Highlights
13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Driver
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch
Professional guide
Itinerary
1
Corfu
Pick up service from accommodation and embarkation to the ferry from Corfu to Igoumenitsa
2 hours
2
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina)
The ancient capital Aigai of the Macedonian kings and the necropolis. Descending into the underground area of the tombs begins his tour with a reconstruction of the Great Mound, the monument that originally marked the site of the Royal Tombs and which no longer exists.
Next are grave stelai and finds from tombs of ordinary Macedonian citizens, who after their death became neighbors of the king, and whose presence provides a yardstick of comparison.
2 hours
3
Ioannina Region
On the way to Vergina, passing nearby Ioannina and Pamvotis lake
