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Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens 20% OFF
Athens, Greece, Europe
$504.59
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Overview
The Marathon and Thermopylae Tour offers a deep dive into ancient Greek battles, focusing on two significant battlefields of the Persian wars. This comprehensive 9-hour experience is perfect for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by the valor of freedom fighters.
- ⚔️ Visit the Marathon Tomb, a tribute to the Athenians who displayed immense courage and bravery in their fight against the Persians in 490 BCE.
- 🏺 Explore the Archaeological Museum of Marathon, featuring artifacts that showcase the area's early civilized presence and its historical significance.
- 🏞️ Marvel at Marathon Lake, an artificial reservoir on the slopes of Mt Penteli, which served as Athens' main water supply in the early 20th century.
- 🎥 Enjoy a 3D movie at the historical center of Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans made their legendary stand against the Persian army.
- 🗿 Stand before the Leonidas Monument, a powerful symbol of heroism located opposite Kolonos Hill, where the Spartans fought valiantly.
- 🚶♂️ Walk around the Thermopylae Battlefield, immersing yourself in the historical atmosphere of this iconic site.
- 🍽️ Savor a traditional Greek lunch by the sea in the coastal town of Kammena Vourla before heading back to Athens.
- 🚐 Enjoy private transportation with professional drivers knowledgeable about the history of the sites.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with bottled water provided throughout the tour.
- 🦽 The tour is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available for families with small children.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Marathon & Thermopylae
Pickup included
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Marathon Tomb & Museum, Thermopylae’s Historical Center
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 380 €]
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Marathon TombOne 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 two major battlefields of the Persian wars, the plane of Marathon and Thermopylyae. 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.
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Archaeological Museum of MarathonMoving on we will also see the Marathon Battlefield, its Archaeological Museum and a prehistoric cemetery that produces proof of the first civilized presence in this location.
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Marathon LakeDriving by the present city of Marathon our last stop in this area we 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.
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Kainotomiko Kentro Istorikis Enimerosis ThermopylonNext, 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 enjoyable a 3D movie will be shown.
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Leonidas MonumentAs if traveling 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.
- Drive-by the hot springs (pass by)
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Campo della battaglia delle TermopiliWalk around the Thermopolae Battlefield.
- Heading back to Athens we will stop at the coastal town of Kammena Vourla, where we will enjoy a relaxing, traditional Greek lunch by the sea. And to terminate the tour we will drive back to Athens safe and sound. (pass by)
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Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens 20% OFF
Athens, Greece, Europe
$504.59
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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