The Discovery That Shocked the Archaeological World
In 1977, Greek archaeologist Manolis Andronikos excavated a burial mound at Vergina, 70km west of Thessaloniki, and found something no one had dared hope for: an intact Macedonian royal tomb containing a gold larnax (burial casket) embossed with the 16-pointed star of Macedon, a gold crown of extraordinary delicacy, ivory portrait medallions, and weapons of the 4th century BC. The tomb is almost certainly that of Philip II — father of Alexander the Great.
Private Tour Programme
FFGR Greece drives you from Thessaloniki to Vergina (1 hour) in an S-Class, arriving at opening before the tour groups. Your specialist guide — a Macedonian archaeologist — provides the scholarly context that transforms the site from a museum visit into an encounter with one of history's most consequential figures.
Combined with Pella
The ancient capital of Macedon, Pella (birthplace of Alexander), is 40km from Vergina. FFGR Greece combines both sites in a full-day itinerary with lunch at a local restaurant in Veria between the two.