Description
Day trip Pella
Early morning departure from Thessaloniki for Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and a visit to the archaeological site and museum. The excavations brought to light the interesting findings of the ancient city, which are exhibited in the local museum. You will certainly be impressed by the exquisite mosaic floors that decorated the city’s grand mansions – the most famous are those depicting the Abduction of Helen, the Rapture, the Amazonochia (the battle of the Amazons) and the Deer Hunt.
An impressive portrait of Alexander the Great welcomes you and invites you to discover the roots of history. Browse the temporary numismatic exhibition that features coins from every corner of the Hellenistic world, including coins of Macedonian kings and Alexander’s successors. See monumental sculptures, lances and sarissa helmets of Macedonian phalanx soldiers, high quality painted ceramics, banquet ware from aristocratic banquets and the burials of queens with all their jewels and royal insignia.
Day trip from November 1 to June 10. From Thessaloniki city center hotels port.
The transfer involves one to four people, duration of daily excursion 3 hours
Day trip Pella
from 100€