Half Day Tour to Vergina archeological site – museum of the Macedonian Royal Tombs of Aigai
Private tour tailored to your needs with an English speaking professional driver to Vergina. Flexi Transfer provides everything you need for an exciting excursion to Vergina archeological site, the museum of Royal Tombs of Aigai fully customized by you.
Send us an email with your request or give us a call to speak to a travel expert and plan with him your tour.
tel.: +306937039967
Enjoy the luxury of a private tour. We provide our best vehicles, designed specifically to give maximum comfort and safety for your excursion:
| premium car: | 1-4 persons |
| premium minivan: | 1-8 persons |
What to expect?
Pickup from your hotel in Thessaloniki in a private vehicle. We drive to archeological site of Aigai (modern name Vergina). The average travel duration from Thessaloniki city to Vergina is 50 min and the road distance is aproximately 70 km.
When we will arrive at Vergina, we have enough time to visit the museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai in Vergina, discovering its unique historical, artistic and architectural remains, wall paintings and items found in the cluster in this modern underground museum. The excursion concludes with a drop-off to your hotel in Thessaloniki.
This tour can be modified to a full-day excursion upon request. It can be combined with a visit to a nearby city such as Veroia or Noussa for lunch or with a visit ro other nearby archeological site such as Pella.
Inclusions
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• half day tour (total duration: 4 hours , ~2 hours on road)
• transport by private vehicle (premium car or premium minivan)
• professional English-speaking driver
• all taxes
Exclusions
• entrance fee of the museum (12€ each)
• professional guide (unless stated differently)
• meals
About Vergina
The town of Vergina, 75km west of Thessaloniki and only 12km away from Veria, hosts one of the most important museums in the Greek area with a unique history and rich heritage. Its dark, imposing atmosphere impresses most visitors.
Some of the most distinct and impressive finds from the Macedonian Hegemony that characterizes Greek history are displayed in a very clever way at the site of the original excavations! The museum was built in 1993, about 16 years after the discovery of the Royal Tombs in Aigai .
It has been created in such a way and that it provides the right conditions with controlled humidity and temperature that is necessary for all the valuable finds in order to be properly preserved and protected. Within the museum there are four tombs and the “Heron”, a small temple dedicated to King Phillip II of the Macedonians .
Macedonian treasures and precious exhibits
The museum exhibits hundreds of unique objects including elaborate golden creations, luxurious jewelery, colorful frescoes and mosaics, and hundreds of other ancient items, such as an extraordinarily rich carved bed of funerary character used by the Royal Family.
Some of the most impressive exhibits that certainly stand out are the shield and armor of Philip II and the famous golden shrine that was found in his grave. Richly decorated with flowers, the petals of which are filled with light blue glass and herbal jewels marked by the golden surface, its main feature is a large sixteenth-century star on its surface. An impressive golden wreath consisting of 313 golden leaves and enchanting with its amazing detail was found within Larnaca.
Another exhibit that provokes admiration even today due to its size is the miniature carefully carved figures of various figures of ivory. In addition to the incredible detail that distinguishes them, the gold leaf artwork in many of them greatly improves their aesthetics. The section is dedicated to the memory of Professor Manolis Andronikos , the man who brought to light all these treasures and offered considerable help in their recognition, preservation and rehabilitation.
All these impressive finds accompanied by many others such as the well-known “Crater of Dervene” exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki are some of the most beautiful and detailed examples of the high level of specialization we find in Ancient Greek Art and Jewelery. The opportunity to admire all these masterpieces is an experience that must not be lost!
The beautiful town of Vergina despite its size offers the visitor some basic amenities necessary for every occasion. You will easily find cafes and beautiful traditional tavernas to enjoy your meal or your drink while the local hotels offer the basic amenities at very good prices for those who choose to stay longer than one day. It is highly recommended for museum friends and not only.
Do I have to wear a mask in transports – inside taxi or private hired vehicles – in Greece?
(2022 guidance on the use of face masks in Greece – Covid19 update)
TAXIS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS / MINIVANS / MINIBUSES / CITY BUSES
Our staff will wear a face covering inside the taxis and all private-hired cars for the duration of your journey. Our driver will use hand satinizer before and after any transaction or contact with your luggage etc. In Greece, it is the law that you must wear either a face covering or face mask even if you are vaccinated inside the taxis or private hired cars. Exemptions include people who have medical issues (trouble breathing, unability to wear a mask properly etc), children under the age of three (3) or you have any other legitamate reason not to – however please note that proof maybe requested by local authorities. Our drivers treat everyone with respect and compassion and understand if it is not immediately obvious that some people are not able to wear face covering for medical reasons.
AIRPORTS / AIRPLANES / TRAINS / INTERCITY BUSES:
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory.
SHIPS / FERRYBOATS
From Thursday 2nd of June 2022 and after Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory, but it is strongly reccomended.
Where do I have to wear mask in Greece?
(in use after 1st of June 2022 for summer/autumn period – Covid19 update)
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that:
– Masks are NOT mandatory anymore INDOORS. This means that you DON’T have to wear a facemask anymore, if you want to visit a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar, a shop, hotel or supermarket.
– You MUST wear a mask, if you visit the following places: public hospital, pharmacy, private clinic, doctor’s office, medical centre, retirement and nursing home. You must also wear a mask, when using public transportation (public bus, taxi, chauffeurred-driven vehicles etc)