Full day private & guided Alexander the Great tour from Thessaloniki.
Alexander the Great tour. Get to know Alexander the Great, one of the greatest men and leaders, ever lived…. We at Thessaloniki day trips make sure that your time travel experience will be a unique memory to treasure.
This tour requires a group of minimum 4 travelers to run. We do not provide joined or shared tours. All our tours provide a personalized, intimate exploration of your preferred destination, catering precisely to your interests and pace. For groups of 1-3 travelers please contact us on availability and rates. Our tour starts at 8:00 AM while picking you up from your hotel or AirBnB anywhere at Thessaloniki area. As our drive will take us about an hour to Pella, we make a quick stop for coffee and beverages. Plenty of commentary on Alexander’s adventurous life along the way and photo stops when required.
We continue our private tour to Pella, the ancient capital City of Macedonian Empire and visit the archaeological site and the museum. We visit the archaeological museum and site. Both Vergina and Pella locations reveal plenty of information on Macedonian glory and everyday life as well.
We head to Mieza Nymfeon, a historical location of great natural beauty where Aristotle’s school was located. The most famous student of Aristotle the Great philosopher was surely Alexander the Great. He spend 3 years at this location, getting high-level education by his teacher on Mathematics, Philosophy, History and Geography. We proceed to Vergina, the most significant archaeological site of Northern Greece. We visit the royal tombs of King Phillip the 2nd, father of Alexander and of Alexander the 4th, son of Alexander and Roxane. We also visit the newly built museum and admire the legacy and wealth of Macedonian Kingdome. Free time available for coffee or a quick snack.
Plenty of photo stops at breath taking views. Round noon, we start our way back to Thessaloniki.
Price includes:
- Hotel or AirBnB pickup & drop off
- Thessaloniki piers pickup & drop off
- Transportation with spacious 9 seater minivan or 12 seater minibus
- Water, coffee & beverages
Not included:
- Entrance fees to museums, sites etc.
- Lunch & drinks
- Tour guide gratuities
Tour tips:
- Be sure to take your time and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors. There is so much to see, from the trees to rivers and to the amazing pristine nature.
- Certified tour guide and expert on Macedonian tombs at Vergina, available upon request and at extra charge.
- Interesting, live commentary from your English speaking expert tour guide and Google maps level 7 local guide.
- Limited availability on this tour all year round. Last minute bookings not available.
- Discounted prices per person for groups of more than 6 travelers.For groups consisted from 1- 3 travelers please do contact us for price & availability.
Thessaloniki day trips
Thessaloniki trips to Alexander the Great related sites in Northern Greece, private & guided tours for up to 12 travelers by SKG BUS! For more info (availability & rates), simply call Michael at +306976888113 or email us at travel@skgbus.com
