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Vergina Half Day Tour on 24/06

Participants of the ISNPS 2026 Conference have the opportunity to join an optional half-day tour to Vergina – The Royal Tombs.

The half-day tour includes transfers fully air-conditioned coaches, professional and licensed guides, all entrance fees, taxes, and VAT.

Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Total Cost: €50 per person
Return Time: Approximately 19:00
Drop-off Points: White Tower, Ladadika, and Grand Hotel

Minimum Participation: 25 persons
Booking: Participants may book their place through the conference registration system.

VERGINA – The Royal Tombs

Vergina, identified with ancient Aigai and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the first capital of ancient Macedonia. It was there that Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, was assassinated, and where Alexander was proclaimed king.

The small village of Vergina became world-famous following the discovery by Greek archaeologist Manolis Andronikos of the Royal Tombs, especially the tomb attributed to Philip II, believed to be the burial place of the Macedonian kings.

The underground museum, which displays Philip’s tomb in situ together with its remarkable contents, offers a unique combination of archaeological site and museum. Truly fit for a king, it is considered one of the most remarkable archaeological displays in Europe and one of the most important archaeological sites of Classical Greece.

Located approximately one hour from Thessaloniki, this remarkable archaeological site reveals the splendour of the Macedonian kings and the excellence of ancient Greek art. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire exceptional treasures dating back to the 4th century B.C., including golden wreaths, silver vessels, miniature sculptures, paintings, metalwork, and other masterpieces of ancient Greek craftsmanship.

The tour will also include a visit to the new museum, which presents a modern museological approach. Exhibits include parts of the magnificent palace, offerings from the sanctuary of Eukleia, remains from the palace complex, coins, and many more important findings.