Everything you need to plan a visit to the Royal Tombs of Vergina — the UNESCO burial site of the kings of Macedon at ancient Aigai. Start with whether it's worth the detour, then sort out transport and what to see once you're underground.
Intact 4th-century-BC royal tombs, the gold of Philip II and rare ancient wall paintings — weighed honestly against the drive from Thessaloniki.
Read the guide →Car, public bus via Veroia, or a guided day trip — how each option works, how long it takes, and which suits which traveller.
Read the guide →The Polycentric Museum of Aigai explained — the underground tombs, the new central museum, the palace and how much time to allow.
Read the guide →An independent visitor guide. Vergina Tombs Guide is not affiliated with the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, the Polycentric Museum of Aigai, UNESCO or the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, and does not sell official admission. Booking links go to independent third-party tour operators, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.