Alexander the Great: Pella - Edessa - Naousa and wine tasting

Our guided tour starts in the archaeological site of Ancient Pella, known as the old Capital of Macedonia and the birthplace of Alexander the Great. Stroll around the 2.500 sq. mt. of symposium parlors and explore rooms with incredibly well-preserved mosaic floors of the 4th century B.C built by small natural pebbles, matched and laid in portrayed scenes such as the lion hunt of god Dionysos riding a panther. A whole city was revealed after excavations in 1957, well preserved in time, giving you the opportunity to use your imagination and along with history knowledge provided by the experienced guide to picture the predominance of the Ancient Kingdom of Macedonia.

Next point of interest is the so called “City of Water”, the magnificent Edessa. Take some time for yourself and admire the breathtaking waterfall “Karano”, the frothy rivers with over 47 bridges and the cute little parks. All combined creates a fairytale scenery of an outdoor water museum. 

There, you will have some free time to enjoy a local lunch. 

For the end of the tour we arranged for you a unique wine tasting experience to one of the many local wineries, famous worldwide for the “ Xinomavro” wine variety. The local producers will guide you through the wine making process, answer to any of your questions and offer you their wine along with some snacks. After enjoying a complete experience, we return back and drop you off at the meeting points.

Tip: Ask your guide for lunch recommendations in Edessa!

Tour Highlights

• Explore Ancient Pella, the old capital of Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great
• Admire the largest waterfall of the Balkans
• Taste the famous local wine variety in a traditional winery

Itinerary

05:30 - 07:30     Pick up of guests from meeting points and departure to Pella

08:30                  Arrival at Pella. Guided Tour of the museum. Coffee break. Visit of the archaeological site.

10:45                  Departure from Pella to Edessa

11:45                 Arrival at Edessa, free time, Lunch Break

13:30                 Departure from Edessa to Naousa

14:00                 Arrival at Naousa Winery

15:00                Departure from Naousa to Thessaloniki/ Halkidiki

16:30                Arrival at Thessaloniki/ Halkidiki. End of Services

* The pick-up time depends on the meeting point you choose. The further away from the center of Thessaloniki the meeting point is, the earlier the pick-up time will be.

* The total tour time can be 9 hours for guests staying in Thessaloniki or its surroundings and 11 hours for guests staying in Halkidiki.

* The actual tour time is the same for both meeting point options.

Notes

• Travellers should proceed at the pickup point at least 10 minutes before departure time. 
• The transfer of small-sized animals to 7kg is permitted by the organizer in special dimensions baskets of 50X40X70cm and only in the passenger compartment. The responsibility for their supervision throughout the duration of the trip (food, water,shadow, tranquility) is of their owners. 
• Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible