Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens

9 Hours Duration

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Follow the story of two of ancient Greece’s most iconic battles on this private day tour from Athens to Marathon and Thermopylae. Designed for travellers with a...

Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Marathon · Languages: English

Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally.; The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infants must not sit on laps; Wheelchair accessible; Not wheelchair accessible; Don't hesitate to ask any more questions you may have.; Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

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What's Included

Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Bottled water

Not Included

Entrance Fees [13€ for over 18 yo for Non EU & 25 yo for EU Citizens]
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 390 €]
Lunch

Itinerary

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Day 01

Marathon Tomb One of our favorite tours, this one is dedicated to those who fell in the name of freedom. This special tour was designed to accommodate those interested in ancient Greek battles, those who want to discover the major battlefield of the Persian wars, the plane of Marathon. Heading out from Athens to the sacred plain of Marathon driving through Attica Highway and Marathon Avenue. This is the course of the original Marathon Race, as you will see by the signs that count each kilometer. Later we will reach the Tumulus of the Athenians; the site portrays courage, bravery and finally the victory of the Athenians against the Persians in 490 BCE. Archaeological Museum of Marathon Moving on we will also see the Marathon Battlefield, its Archaeological Museum with the tumulus of the 11 Plateans and a prehistoric cemetery that produces proof of the first civilized presence in this location. Marathon Beach Marathon bay is the exact location where Persians camped. Marathon Lake Driving by the present city of Marathon our last stop in this area will be Marathon Lake, on the slopes of Mt Penteli. It is an artificial lake operating as the main water reservoir for Athens in the past and its dam, a great mechanic construction of the starts of 20th century. Historical Information Center Thermopylon Next, we will be back on board for a drive to Thermopylae. It was here that 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and his 300 brave Spartans heroically faced the Persian army. In the historical center, an informative 3D movie will be shown. Leonidas Monument Thermopyles As if travelling through time you will feel the presence of heroes who stood their ground for their freedom against a foreign conqueror. To conclude you will visit the statue of Leonidas standing exactly opposite Kolonos Hill where the persistent Spartans left their last breath. Battlefield of Thermopylae Walk around the Thermopylae Battlefield. Thermopylae Springs Drive-by the hot springs. Athens Drive back to Athens after having lunch by the sea.