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Private tour from Athens to Marathon with a pickup
Athens, Greece, Europe
$423.25
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Overview
This private tour from Athens to Marathon combines history, heroism, and heritage in the birthplace of the Marathon. Walk in the footsteps of ancient warriors as you explore significant sites that narrate a 2,500-year-old story of victory and endurance.
- 🏞️ Visit Marathon Lake, an engineering marvel built between 1926 and 1929, showcasing Pentelic marble and creating an artificial lake that symbolizes modern Greece's progress.
- ⚔️ Stand at the Marathon Tomb, the burial site of 192 Athenian soldiers, where you'll learn about the pivotal Battle of Marathon that secured Greek democratic ideals against Persian forces.
- 🏛️ Explore the Temple of Artemis in Brauron, a major religious center honoring the goddess of nature, featuring a Doric temple and unique rituals that celebrated female rites of passage.
- 🏺 Discover the Archaeological Museum of Marathon, which houses artifacts from the Battle of Marathon and offers insights into daily life, religion, and warfare in ancient Greece.
- 🏃♂️ Experience the Marathon Run Museum, celebrating the legendary run of Pheidippides and showcasing over 4,000 exhibits related to the history of the Marathon race.
- 🚐 Enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, providing a relaxed atmosphere throughout your journey.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary water provided during the tour.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious lunch included in your experience, allowing you to recharge after a day of exploration.
- 👨🏫 Optional licensed professional archaeologist guide available for an extra fee, offering deeper insights into the historical sites you visit.
- 🚖 Pickup from your location in Athens is included, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.
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Private tour from Athens to Marathon with a pickup
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Water
- Professional driver guide with knowledge of history allowed to provide only exterior insights
- Licenced professional archeologist tour guide to accompany you inside the sights with extra fee
- Tickets fees for Archeological Museum of Vravrona
- Tickets fees for the Archeological Museum of the Marathon
- Tickets fees the Marathon run Museum
- Lunch
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Marathon LakeThe Marathon Dam, also known as the Marathon Reservoir, was constructed between 1926 and 1929 to address Athens' growing water needs. Located near the town of Marathon, the dam was a major engineering project of its time and marked the first large-scale infrastructure development in modern Greece. Built by the American company Ulen & Co., it created an artificial lake by blocking the Charadros River. The dam is 54 meters high and 285 meters long. Notably, it was faced with Pentelic marble—the same material used to build the Parthenon—symbolizing a link between ancient and modern Greece. The dam played a crucial role in the modernization of Athens, supplying clean drinking water for decades. Today, although no longer the city's primary water source, the Marathon Dam remains a symbol of progress and a popular destination for visitors, blending natural beauty with historical significance.
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Marathon TombThe Marathon Tomb, or Tymvos, is the burial mound of the 192 Athenian soldiers who died in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE. This pivotal battle saw the vastly outnumbered Athenian army defeat the invading Persian forces, marking a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars and securing the survival of Greek city-states and their democratic ideals. According to tradition, the Athenians chose to bury their fallen on the battlefield—an honor typically reserved for heroes—rather than in the Kerameikos cemetery. The 9-meter-high earthen mound stands near the plain of Marathon, close to where the battle took place. Archaeological excavations in the 19th century uncovered cremated remains and grave offerings inside the mound. The Marathon Tomb remains a powerful symbol of bravery, sacrifice, and the defense of freedom. It continues to inspire visitors from around the world, standing as a solemn reminder of one of history’s most famous military victories.
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Temple of ArtemisThe Temple of Artemis in Brauron (Vravrona) was one of the most important sanctuaries of Artemis in ancient Attica. Built in the 6th century BCE near the Erasinos River, it honored Artemis Brauronia, goddess of nature, hunting, and childbirth. The site was a major religious center for women and especially young girls, who took part in rituals known as the Arkteia, where they "played the bear" to honor the goddess and prepare for adulthood. The temple complex included a Doric temple, a sacred spring, a stoa, and a unique L-shaped building for festivals and ceremonies. Pilgrims from all over Attica came to offer dedications, especially garments of women who had safely given birth. The sanctuary declined after the 3rd century BCE, likely due to floods and later Roman influence. Rediscovered in modern times, the site offers deep insight into ancient Greek religion, female rites of passage, and the cultural role of Artemis in classical society.
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Archaeological Museum of MarathonThe Archaeological Museum of Marathon, located near the historic battlefield, showcases the rich history of the Marathon area from prehistory to late antiquity. Opened in 1975, the museum houses artifacts from the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE), the Marathon Tomb (Tymvos), and the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods. Its five rooms display pottery, sculptures, inscriptions, and grave offerings. Highlights include the Marathon Boy, a bronze statue found in the sea, and funerary stelae from the Classical period. The museum also features finds from the Neolithic site at Tsepi and the early cemetery of the area, revealing Marathon’s importance long before the famous battle. With its rich collection, the museum connects visitors to the heroic past of Marathon, offering insight into daily life, religion, and warfare in ancient Greece. It stands as a tribute to both the legendary battle and the area's broader archaeological significance.
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Marathon Run MuseumThe Marathon Run Museum, located in the town of Marathon, celebrates the history of the Marathon race, inspired by the legendary run of the messenger Pheidippides from the battlefield to Athens in 490 BCE to announce victory over the Persians. The museum traces the evolution of the race from ancient legend to modern Olympic sport. Opened in 2004, it features over 4,000 exhibits, including rare documents, medals, uniforms, and memorabilia from Olympic Marathons and international races. A special focus is given to Greek Marathon legends like Spyros Louis, winner of the first modern Olympic Marathon in 1896. The museum also honors the spirit of endurance, peace, and international friendship that the Marathon run symbolizes today. Through its rich collection, it connects the ancient past with modern athletic achievement, making it a unique cultural and historical destination for sports enthusiasts and visitors alike.
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Private tour from Athens to Marathon with a pickup
Athens, Greece, Europe
$423.25
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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