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Half Day Tour at Plataea with Military Expert
Athens, Greece, Europe
$284.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the rich tapestry of Greece's legendary battles with immersive battlefield tours led by high-ranking military officers. Each tour offers an engaging journey through ancient and modern history, where you can walk the ground where history was made. These expert-guided experiences ensure a deep understanding of Greece's military heritage, making them perfect for history buffs and those seeking unique cultural insights. Special tours are available on selected dates, offering tailored experiences for those wanting to dive deeper into specific historical events. Join a small group for a personalized experience that brings history to life.
- Immerse yourself in Greece's military history with expert guides
- Walk actual battlefields and historical locations
- Special tours available on selected dates for unique insights
- Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike
- Exact replicas of ancient weapons for your experience
- Immerse yourself in Greece's military history with expert guides
- Walk actual battlefields and historical locations
- Special tours available on selected dates for unique insights
- Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike
- Exact replicas of ancient weapons for your experience
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Half Day Tour at Plataea with Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Admission fee
- Meals
Meeting point
Othonos Street is at Syntagma Square in the centre of Athens. Look out for our black minibus with the sign "Hellenic Battlefield Tours".
Return details
Othonos Street is at Syntagma Square in the centre of Athens. Look out for our black minibus with the sign "Hellenic Battlefield Tours".
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Battle of Plataea BattlefieldThis half-day tour examines the final and decisive land battle of the Persian Wars. The tour blends rich history with peaceful rural scenery for a contemplative and stirring experience. It was here, in 479 BC, that the united Greek armies delivered the final blow against the Persian invaders. At the battlefield of Plataea, standing exactly on the ground where the action unfolded, our expert military advisors will reconstruct the battle for you in full detail - the dispositions of the Persian, the Spartan, Athenian and other Greek armies, the critical stages of the battle, the role of terrain, armour and tactics, revealing how discipline and leadership decided the outcome. You will hear how the last surviving Spartan from the Thermopylae 300 sacrificed himself and how the Persian commander was killed. Standing on the open plain of the battlefield you will feel the scale and significance of the Greek victory. The moment when an empire was stopped and the future of Europe secured.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Half Day Tour at Plataea with Military Expert
Athens, Greece, Europe
$284.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!