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Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens
Athens, Greece, Europe
$615.35
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Overview
The historic landscapes of Marathon and Thermopylae await your discovery, where ancient battles echo through time. This immersive tour is perfect for history enthusiasts eager to explore the pivotal sites of the Persian Wars.
- 🏷️ Full-Day Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive 9-hour journey that includes visits to both Marathon and Thermopylae with a knowledgeable guide.
- 🚐 Pickup Included: Convenient hotel, Airbnb, or port pickup ensures a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- 💧 Bottled water is provided throughout the tour to keep you refreshed as you delve into Greece's rich history.
- 🏛️ Marvel at the Marathon Tomb, a monument to the bravery of the Athenians who triumphed in 490 BCE.
- 🖼️ Explore the Archaeological Museum of Marathon, where artifacts reveal the area's ancient civilization.
- 🌅 Visit the serene Marathon Lake, an artificial reservoir nestled at the foot of Mt. Penteli, showcasing stunning natural beauty.
- 🎬 Experience a captivating 3D movie at the historical center of Thermopylae, bringing the legendary battle to life.
- 🗿 Stand in awe before the Leonidas Monument, a tribute to the Spartan king and his courageous warriors.
- 🍽️ Savor a traditional Greek lunch by the sea in the charming coastal town of Kammena Vourla, a perfect way to unwind after your explorations.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Marathon & Thermopylae
Pickup included
Pickup included
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
Athens, Greece, Europe
$615.35
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!