Vergina Private Tour from Corfu
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Overview
Vergina one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century in Greece. The site of the Royal Tombs under a modern roof hosts the main excavation, as well as an exhibition of the major finds from the burials. It is protected by UNESCO as world cultural heritage and comprises a unique discovery of an enormous universal impact.
Inclusions
- Transport by luxury minibus
- Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location
- Tickets for roundtrip ferry
- Driver
- Visit Vergina archaeological site
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vergina, Vergina, Imathia Region, Central Macedonia
We start our Vergina Private Tour with pickup from your acommodation.
We take the ferry from Corfu and reach Igoumenitsa (trip duration 1.5 – 2 hours). Upon
arrival we drive to Vergina.
Vergina, a modern village, was the first capital of ancient kingdom of Macedonia, called Aigai.
Vergina one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century in Greece.
The site of the Royal Tombs under a modern roof hosts the main excavation, as well as an
exhibition of the major finds from the burials. It is protected by UNESCO as world cultural
heritage and comprises a unique discovery of an enormous universal impact.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Vergina, Vergina, Imathia Region, Central Macedonia
The exhibition’s shelter has the external form of the Great Tumulus, a man-made mound, while the underground building has been housing since Nov.1997 tombs and treasures found in them.This sheltered group includes 3 Macedonian tombs:the intact
tomb of Philip II with a hunting scene fresco painting.Intact is also the so-called Tomb of the Prince (III), which may belong to Alexander IV, grandson of Philip II and his son Alexander the Great and another ruined and plundered Macedonian tomb (IV) of the third BC century.The visitor will also see a plundered a cist family tomb (I), known as the “Tomb of Persephone”, with the incomparable fresco of the abduction of Persephone by Hades and a
ruined building named “Heroon”, probably used for the worship of the dead royal members buried next door.After our visit to the archeological site ,we have free time in the village for shopping and lunch (not incl. in the price).At 15.30 drive back to catch our ferry to Corfu.
Duration: 7 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vergina, Vergina, Imathia Region, Central Macedonia
We start our Vergina Private Tour with pickup from your acommodation.
We take the ferry from Corfu and reach Igoumenitsa (trip duration 1.5 – 2 hours). Upon
arrival we drive to Vergina.
Vergina, a modern village, was the first capital of ancient kingdom of Macedonia, called Aigai.
Vergina one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century in Greece.
The site of the Royal Tombs under a modern roof hosts the main excavation, as well as an
exhibition of the major finds from the burials. It is protected by UNESCO as world cultural
heritage and comprises a unique discovery of an enormous universal impact.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Vergina, Vergina, Imathia Region, Central Macedonia
The exhibition’s shelter has the external form of the Great Tumulus, a man-made mound, while the underground building has been housing since Nov.1997 tombs and treasures found in them.This sheltered group includes 3 Macedonian tombs:the intact
tomb of Philip II with a hunting scene fresco painting.Intact is also the so-called Tomb of the Prince (III), which may belong to Alexander IV, grandson of Philip II and his son Alexander the Great and another ruined and plundered Macedonian tomb (IV) of the third BC century.The visitor will also see a plundered a cist family tomb (I), known as the “Tomb of Persephone”, with the incomparable fresco of the abduction of Persephone by Hades and a
ruined building named “Heroon”, probably used for the worship of the dead royal members buried next door.After our visit to the archeological site ,we have free time in the village for shopping and lunch (not incl. in the price).At 15.30 drive back to catch our ferry to Corfu.
Duration: 7 hours
Time of tour
7:30 AM
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered
Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location. You will be informed on the exact time location after your booking.
Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location. You will be informed on the exact time location after your booking.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Exclusions
- Any Private Expenses
- Professional guide – available upon request
- Entrance fees for Museum - 12 euro per person (April-October) - 6 euro per person (November - March)
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.