Taste the wine and history of Macedonian Kings. Start from Vergina-Aigai, the heart of the Macedonian Kingdom and the Palace of Philip II’s, one of the most significant buildings of classical Greece. Travel like a King in this Royal route and visit a handful of wineries towards Naoussa. “Diamantakos winery” will share the story of discovering the ruins of Aristotle's School within their vineyard! It was here that Alexander was taught by the great philosopher.

Reach the Archeological site of ancient Pella were Alexander the Great was born, while heading to the wineries of Goumenissa; the capital of the ancient Paionias, part of Alexander's conquest team to the trip to Asia. Taste the wine of Goumenissa, that according to the myth was the one that Alexander was drinking. Don't miss the opportunity to make a quick stop at Macedonian Tombs in Agios Athanasios just outside the city of Thessaloniki*; named after the sister of Alexander the Great. 

The route will take you to Amphipolis –kasta tomb. Taste wines from an organic family winery in Vitastas (krinida) a village named after the vito (second) stop of the King’s troops expedition to Asia Minor. Only minutes away from the Ancient theater of Philippi, visit the wineries of Adriani** and if its summertime don’t miss opportunity to attend an ancient play. End your journey with a wine tasting experience in Kavala or make an extra effort to get to Thrace. Visit the best-preserved Macedonian tombs in Stavroupoli-Komnina and from Alexandroupolis follow the last Macedonian King Perseas to his last resort Samothraki island; here at the Sanctuary of the Great Gods King Philip II met Olympias, during the Kaberian Mysteries (where the wine flowed abundantly), resulting in the birth of Alexander the Great. Spend time in a newly established winery, tasting the ancient Thracian wines and resting until the next wine route.