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Marathon Battle and Marathon Olympic Run Half Day Tour
$232.96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Marathon Battlefield half-day private tour from Athens offers an insightful journey through a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history. With comfortable transportation and knowledgeable drivers, this tour ensures a seamless exploration of significant historical sites.
- 🏺 Visit the iconic Marathon Tomb and learn about the Greek soldiers who fought in the historic battle against the Persians in 490 B.C.
- 🚐 Enjoy private transportation with convenient pickup from your hotel or designated meeting point for a hassle-free experience.
- 🗣️ Knowledgeable drivers share fascinating historical insights about Marathon, enriching your understanding of this important battlefield.
- ⏰ The tour lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours, perfect for those looking to delve into history without a full-day commitment.
- 🌊 Start your adventure at Marathon Lake, where you can walk along the impressive marble dam built in 1929 and enjoy a lunch break at a local café.
- 🏛️ Explore the Archaeological Museum of Marathon, featuring five thematic exhibition rooms and artifacts from the Neolithic period to the late Roman era.
- ⚔️ Visit the archaeological site of Marathon, including the Tumulus of the Athenians, which honors the brave soldiers who fell in battle.
- 🏖️ Stop at Marathon Beach, the historical campsite of the Persian army, and take in the scenic views of the bay.
- 💧 Included amenities such as bottled water, WiFi on board, and air-conditioned vehicles ensure a comfortable journey.
- 💼 Optional entry tickets for archaeological sites and museums are available for just 5€ to enhance your experience.
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Marathon Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Liability insurance per person
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
- Private transportation
- Entry tickets for archeological sites and museums 5€
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Meeting point
We will pick you up from McDonald's Ermou 2 Syntagma Athina: The driver will be waiting for you with a signboard with the name of tour n front of the entry of McDonald's
Return details
We will pick you up from McDonald's Ermou 2 Syntagma Athina: The driver will be waiting for you with a signboard with the name of tour n front of the entry of McDonald's
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Marathon LakeStart the morning tour by heading towards the reputed local lake of Marathon, with an impressive marble dam constructed in 1929. The lake served as the main supplier of water for Athenian citizens until 1959. You may walk along the dam for a majestic view and enjoy a lunch break at the local café by the lake. Head back to Athens while following a road through green landscapes till you reach the city again.
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Archaeological Museum of MarathonOur next stop is at the archaeological Museum of Marathon. The museum houses five thematic exhibition rooms, a patio and a large storage basement. Its collections come directly from excavations in the surrounding area and include items from the Neolithic period to the late Roman era, the most famous being from the Tomb of the Athenians and the prehistoric burial grounds.
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Marathon TombVisit the Marathon battle tomb site, where you will be guided around the tumulus of the Greek soldiers who were buried there after the end of the successful battle of the Greeks against the Persian troops that attempted invasion of the Greek continent in 490 B.C. Find out more about the details of one of history’s most crucial battles, the significance of which is still being taught in educational institutions worldwide.
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MarathonWe will continue our private tour to get to the archaeological site of Marathon where we visit the Tumulus of the Athenians, which shelters the bodies of some two-hundred Athenians who fell in the battle of Marathon. Next important site of your Marathon tour is the trophy of Marathon, a replica of the original trophy. It was erected by the Athenians to commemorate their win in the battle of Marathon.
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Marathon BeachMarathon bay is the exact location where Persians camped.
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Marathon Battle and Marathon Olympic Run Half Day Tour
$232.96
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!