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Things to do in Central Macedonia, Greece: The Best Archaeology Tours
Central Macedonia (Greek: Κεντρική Μακεδονία, Kentrikí Makedonía) is one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece, consisting of the central part of the geographical and historical region of Macedonia. With a population of almost 1.9 million, it is the second most populous in Greece after Attica.
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1. Mount Olympus and Dion Full-Day Trip from Thessaloniki
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy a full-day, small group tour close to the highest and most famous mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus. Olympus was notable in Greek mythology as the home of the Greek gods, from atop the Mytikas peak. Mount Olympus is also noted for its very rich flora and the several unique species found there. You will also visit also the archaeological site of Ancient Dion which was an important religious center regarding the worship of the Greek Gods.
Inclusions: Transport by luxury A/C bus, Professional and licensed guide, Pick-up/drop-off from designated meeting points, All taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Lunch & drinks, Personal Expenses, Entrance fees (8 Euro per person)
Reviewed By Lulupsu
The weather was against us but the guide was sunny and kept up our spirits. The site is so engaging and significant i was honored to be there.
2. Full Day Trip to Vergina and Pella from Thessaloniki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Excursion back in history to the Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and Philip II. The archaeological treasures of the glorious Macedonian Kingdom of Alexander the Great and his father, Philip II, as detailed by Herodotus, invite you to a unique trip to meet them closely, bringing up in light a piece of the lost prestige of the Ancient Macedonian capital of Aigai. The excursion travels you back to three fundamental periods of the Greek History: the Ancient Greek, the Byzantine and the Modern one. Ancient spirit, tradition and devoutness are revealed against the backdrop of the natural beauty and the view of the Macedonian plain that travels the eye till the end of the horizon. A road trip to the land of ALEXANDER THE GREAT. Don’t miss this experience!
Inclusions: Transportation to and from the Museum of Vergina and Pella., English-speaking trip attendant., Basic travel insurance (during transportation)
Exclusions: The entrance fee to the Museum of Vergina (General entrance fee: 12€) and to the Museum and the archaeological site of Pella (General entrance fee: 8, The cost of the lunch at the restaurant
Reviewed By ZoiaAshdod
Greece is back in force with Ammon Express. Reasonable prices ,excellent service and informative high quality guides. The trip to Meteora is long and requires outstanding driving skills. Dimitri displayed them together with vast knowledge,insight and healthy humor. The duration of the trip becomes really irrelevant in such pleasant company. Meteora is an international gem that is worth every effort. The trip was well planned in advance so that we could leisurely visit 3 monasteries, enjoy lunch and rest in between. Highly recommended. Corona wise, we felt safe all the way and the rules were enforced rigorously.
3. Pella and Vergina Full-Day Tour from Thessaloniki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy a full day trip (10 hours) back in history to two of the most important archaeological sites of northern Greece. Set out on a guided magical journey through time visiting Pella, the glorious kingdom of ancient Macedonia and Vergina, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia.
Inclusions: Transport by luxury bus, Professional and licensed guide, Pick-up/drop-off from designated meeting points, All taxes
Exclusions: Entrance fees (20 Euro per person), Lunch & drinks, Gratuities (optional), Personal expenses
Reviewed By Lulupsu
The weather was against us but the guide was sunny and kept up our spirits. The site is so engaging and significant i was honored to be there.
4. Day Tour of Philippi, Amphipolis, and Kavala
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 5 reviews
Relive the glory of Philippi archaeological site and its incredible ruins, which reveal the importance and wealth of this ancient Macedonian city over the course of 10-hours. See magnificent places such as Lydia's Baptistry and the great Amphipolis Lion statue. Marvel in the beauty of the Forum Romanum as well as the city of Kavala before returning back to Thessaloniki at the end of the day.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch at local restaurant, Professional Guide during the tour, VAT and all Legal Taxes included, Commemorative TripAdvisor Award
Exclusions: Entrance Fees to the Archaeological Sites & Museums (6,00 euro pp), Drinks & beverages during all meals, Gratuities, Anything that is not specified in the program as included
Reviewed By londonlaugh
Had a 90 walk around and run down of the best bars, popped into a church, learnt a bit about a statue and a few other things. Lacking dates historical detail, this was a walking tour for people that maybe don’t want to much info, in retrospect it was a waste of money. And having done a walking tour in most places around the world I’ve visited it’s just not a great standard. The people were very lovely but that’s about the best I can say. The guide smelt bad and we got comments by passes by which was actually embarrassing.
5. Ancient Macedonia tour (Pella & Vergina) from Ohrid
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Ohrid. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any other preferred location in Ohrid;, All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan;, Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks;, Personal expenses., Entrance fees (Pella Archaeological Museum – 8 €; Museum of Royal Tombs in Aigai – 12)
Reviewed By H980UCmarcog
We have visited 3 Balkan countries, and Ohrid was one of the highlights of our trip. Its much more prettier than on the photos, and wster is perfectly clear. Tour did meet our expectations, and to daul away without the guide it would be pretty but much less interesting. Our guide bob was easy going polite and interesting and he made our day. Hope to come back here with my family and stay longer, and for sure i will contact Balkan experience again.. They are very professional.
6. Thessaloniki Half-Day Tour and Archaeological Museum Visit
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Go on a 5-hour guided city tour of Thessaloniki (3.5 hours during winter season) and get a complete idea of the city by visiting all the main monuments and important attractions. The city is also known as Salonica and is of great historic importance and a crossroad for many civilizations and cultures. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Thessaloniki hotels is included and you will be transported on a luxury bus.
Inclusions: Transport by luxury A/C bus, Professional and licensed guide, Pick-up/drop-off from designated meeting points
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Entrance fees (8 Euro per person)
Reviewed By Lulupsu
The weather was against us but the guide was sunny and kept up our spirits. The site is so engaging and significant i was honored to be there.
7. In the footsteps of Alexander the Great - Macedonian kingdom - 8 hrs
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
This is the only place where a visitor can experience unique finds you can see nowhere else in the world. The Vergina gold treasures and royal tombs are the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century in Greece. The classical pebble mosaics of Pella are the only ones from the 4th century BC found in such a good condition in the ruined villas. Visit the two Macedonian kingdom capitals at your own pace, learn about this great ancient kingdom of Philip and Alexander and enjoy a traditional taverna lunch in between.
Inclusions: Guided Tour
Exclusions: No meals or drinks are included. Bottled water is provided en route, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance tickets are not included for sites and museum. Price depends on age and period of visit
Reviewed By BrooklynBlackbird
Efi Kalamboukidou went above and beyond in preparing for my short trip to Thessoloniki. She did research into some specific matters of personal interest, my family having left Thessoloniki after the Great Fire of 1917. With Eli I was able to retrace the neighborhoods of my Grandparets and ancestors. Not an easy task in a city where the Nazis were so efficient in destroying the jewish community.I would highly recommend her to any of my relatives and friends who are wise enough to travel to this hidden gem of a city in Greece..
8. Petralona Cave Tour.
if you want to see something different and also enrich your knowledge, this cave tour will excite you, as it is of anthropological and paleontological interest.
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Reviewed By John L
Excellent services Only 5euros to our hotel Or to Kalithea the next village We stayed at the petrino suites hotel Taxi driver gave us his card with his phone number So we could ring when we wanted to return from Where ever we had gone Or he recommended which restaurants would ring him for us
9. Thessaloniki Classical City Tour - Private Experience - 4 hrs
Half day city tour to visit the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki with its gold and silver treasures and many other finds of the area of Central Macedonia, the famous UNESCO monument of the Rotonda, walk by the White Tower, the Roman Forum and the Arch of Galerius and visit the basilika of St. Demetrios, patron saint of the city. Your qualified guide, Efi will explain everything about her home town. Get a taste of the second biggest city of Greece with its rich history, lots of monuments, views, great gastronomy and sea breeze on the waterfront
Inclusions: Guiding fees for a privately guided experience in the main Thessaloniki attractions
Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance tickets of sites, museums and monuments, wherever there is a fee
Reviewed By kkdd361
We booked this tour months in advance. We were then contacted by this company and told in order to go we will have to pay an additional $170 Euros in cash when we got there to pay for transportation. We agreed but asked that this tour be very informative about Alexander the Great and then they canceled the tour. So we never ended up going with this company. I guess they didn’t expect to give an informative tour.
10. Ancient Macedonia tour (Pella & Vergina) from Bitola
We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Bitola. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off at your preferred location in Bitola, All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan, Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees (Pella Archaeological Museum – 8 €; Museum of Royal Tombs in Aigai – 12), Personal expenses
Reviewed By H980UCmarcog
We have visited 3 Balkan countries, and Ohrid was one of the highlights of our trip. Its much more prettier than on the photos, and wster is perfectly clear. Tour did meet our expectations, and to daul away without the guide it would be pretty but much less interesting. Our guide bob was easy going polite and interesting and he made our day. Hope to come back here with my family and stay longer, and for sure i will contact Balkan experience again.. They are very professional.
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