Leave Thessaloniki behind and journey across the Macedonian countryside to Pella, once the powerful capital of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia and the birthplace of Alexander the Great.

Walk through the remains of the ancient city and discover the impressive Agora, residential quarters and remarkable pebble mosaics that reveal the wealth and sophistication of Pella at its height. Continue inside the archaeological museum, where everyday objects and archaeological finds bring the city’s inhabitants and their stories back to life.

Your journey then continues to Aigai, near modern-day Vergina, the ancient royal centre of Macedonia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enter the atmospheric Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, built around the ancient burial monuments themselves. Discover spectacular royal grave goods associated with the Macedonian dynasty, including elaborate gold wreaths, weaponry and the famous golden larnax decorated with the Macedonian star.

Among the site’s most celebrated discoveries is Tomb II, traditionally identified as the burial place of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.

After exploring the royal tombs, take a break for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy some time away from the archaeological sites.

Complete your experience at the Polycentric Museum of Aigai, where monumental sculptures, royal artefacts, ancient weaponry and architectural elements reveal another side of Macedonia’s royal history. See the impressive reconstructed section of the façade of the Palace of Aigai and gain a deeper understanding of the dynasty that transformed the ancient world.

Return to Thessaloniki after a journey connecting Alexander’s birthplace, Macedonia’s royal tombs and the legacy of one of antiquity’s most powerful kingdoms