Marathon, Thermopylae/ Herodotus History private tour (9 hours)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Marathon Tomb

  Visit Marathon battle fields and read the amazing history that is captured by the location and the burial mound, fill the area with a unique meaning. This 10m-high tumulus, or burial mound, sits 1km west of Marathon bay. Ticket: 10€ Reduced: 5€ Every Tuesday closed

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Schinias Beach

  These battle fields become, one of the most popular coastal resorts in Attica located 45 km north east of Athens. Marathon bay or Schinias has a great reputation for its crystalline waters and the comfortable facilities.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Archaeological Museum of Marathon

  5 km from Marathon bay, this excellent museum displays local discoveries from various periods, including Neolithic pottery from the Cave of Pan and finds from the Tomb of the Athenians.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth. Starting line is in Marathon modern town and the finish line is in Athens’ magnificent Olympic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Marathon Lake (Pass by)

  Lake Marathon is a water supply reservoir formed from the construction of Marathon Dam at the junction of Charadros and Varnavas Torrents near the town of Marathon, Greece. It was the primary water supply for Athens from 1931, when it became operational, until 1959. In 1959 water from Lake Yliki became available.

  Admission ticket free
• 5
  Battlefield of Thermopylae

  Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces (notably the Spartans) and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie. This passage from north to south along the east coast of Greek peninsula requires use of the pass and for this reason Thermopylae has been the site of several battles.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Thermopylae Museum

  Next to the monument of Leonidas, in the historic Thermopylae, lies the innovative museum, dedicated to the 480 BC battle that changed the course of Greek history. Ticket 3€

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7

  The baths of Thermopylae is known for the battle of Thermopylae between the Greeks and Persians in 480 b.C. The Hot Gates is "the place of hot springs" and in Greek mythology it is the cavernous entrances to Hades.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  The Anopaia atrapos was a path, an impassable secret passage that ended at a very short distance from the third strait of Thermopylae. In 480 BC in the battle of Thermopylae the traitor Ephialtes, a good connoisseur of the region, made known its existence to the Persian emperor Xerxes, with the result that the Persian troops through this path occupied the rear of the Greek forces. We will visit by The female Damasta Monastery, dedicated to the Birth of the Virgin Mary, is located in the municipal prefecture of Damasta in a magical landscape. The catholic (main church of the monastery) dates back to the 11th century with religious icons dating back to 1818.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Kamena Vourla

  On our return to Athens we will stop at Kamena Vourla. Coastal town is located on the south coast of the Malian Gulf, 4 km west of Cape Knimis, which separates the Malian Gulf from the North Euboean Gulf. After World War II, Kamena Vourla was transformed into a tourist attraction and now It's the most known resort in Central Greece well organized with lots of high quality services for our visitors. Situated in the middle of Greece is the perfect destination right on the beach with a lot of alternatives. Time for lunch or dinner (optional)

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a tour strictly to see the battlefields and the scenery (drive via mountains and next to coast), there are few ancient ruins to see. Your driver has a deep knowledge of Greek Persian Wars History and he will provide you with many historical details.
• You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 12 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
• Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).

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