Bus Hire in Veria (Vergina)

Veria is the capital of the Imathia region of Macedonia, set on the edge of the plain where it meets the slopes of Mount Vermio, around 75 kilometres west of Thessaloniki. The town itself has a fine old quarter and an early-Christian history, but for visiting groups the great draw is just down the road at Vergina, where the royal tombs of ancient Aigai hold the burial of Philip II of Macedon.

Group work here runs in two seasons. Through the year, cultural coaches come for Vergina and the Veria old town, while in winter the ski resorts on Mount Vermio bring a different kind of traffic up the mountain. The motorway from Thessaloniki keeps the airport and city within an easy hour.

Vergina and the Royal Tombs

Vergina, around 12 kilometres south-east of Veria, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Museum of the Royal Tombs is built into the Great Tumulus itself, displaying the tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with its gold larnax and grave goods left in place underground. It is the leading coach trip in the region, and the site has coach parking; a visit fills a comfortable half-day.

The Veria Old Town

Veria's old quarter, Kyriotissa and Barbouta, keeps its Ottoman and traditional Macedonian houses, Byzantine churches, and the old Jewish quarter by the river. The Bema of Apostle Paul, a monument marking where Paul is said to have preached, is a frequent stop for pilgrimage groups. Coaches drop near the centre and the quarter is walked on foot.

Mount Vermio and Beyond

In winter, the resorts of Seli and Tria-Pente Pigadia on Mount Vermio draw ski and snow groups up from Veria and Thessaloniki, and we run the mountain transfers with drivers used to the conditions. The wider region adds the ancient Macedonian capital of Pella, the waterfalls of Edessa, and the city of Naoussa with its wine country, all within a short coach run for a touring group.

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What Bus Hire Costs in Veria (Vergina)

As a rough guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) in Veria (Vergina) runs around 250 to 450 EUR per day, a midi-coach (around 35 seats) around 400 to 700 EUR per day, and a full-size coach (49 to 55 seats) around 600 to 1,100 EUR per day. Demand peaks with the Vergina tomb-tour season and the winter ski traffic to Mount Vermio, so the busiest periods are spring, autumn, and the snow months. The final figure depends on your route, the date, and how long you need the vehicle and driver. We confirm a fixed price with no hidden charges, so send your exact details for a free quote.

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