Battlefields of Glory: Marathon, Thermopylae & Plataea Tour

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Dear travellers welcome!
This day tour from Athens takes you to three key battlefields of the Greco-Persian Wars. First, visit Marathon, where the Athenians triumphed over Persia in 490 BCE, and see the Marathon Tomb. Next, head to Thermopylae, where Leonidas and his 300 Spartans made their heroic last stand in 480 BCE, commemorated by the Leonidas Monument. Finally, explore Plataea, where the Greeks secured victory in 479 BCE, ending the Persian invasion. After a day of history and legend, return to Athens with a deeper appreciation of these epic battles.
This tour is PRIVATE. We will make sure you will have the most amazing day!

What's Included

Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water
Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra cost ~200 euros paid to the guide
Gratuities (At your discretion)
Lunch
Tickets to the sites

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up and drop off included from your accomodation or Cruise ship.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Marathon Tomb

    Visit the tomb where the 192 brave Athenians where buried after the battle.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Archaeological Museum of Marathon

    The permanent exhibition of the Archaeological Museum of Marathon presents the history of the area from the Prehistoric era until the Roman period through a display of finds that were aggregated from the Prehistoric cemeteries of Vrana and Tsepi, the tombs of the Athenians and the Plataians who fought at the Battle of Marathon (490 BC)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Marathon

    The trophy of the battle

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Marathon

    Now a panoramic view of the whole plane of Marathon and the marsh land. Enjoy this incredible view of Marathon bay and imagine the glorious battle taking place 2500 yeras ago

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Marathon

    Marathon dam and the beatiful artificial lake. Made from pentelic marble like the Acropolis monuments, this is the water reservoir of the city of Athens

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Thermopylae

    The Thermopylae battlefield, where the Spartans made their heroic stand in 480 BC, is a deeply moving experience. Here, visitors can see the imposing statue of King Leonidas, symbolizing the bravery and sacrifice of the 300 Spartans who fought valiantly against overwhelming Persian forces. Nearby, a monument honors the 700 Thespians who chose to stand alongside the Spartans, showcasing their shared courage in the face of certain death. The informative center offers valuable insights into the battle's historical context, strategy, and the profound legacy it left on Western civilization.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Plataea

    The tour pauses at the windswept plain of Plataea, where the decisive battle of 479 BCE unfolded. Here, Greek hoplites, outnumbered but resolute, crushed the Persian forces of Mardonius, securing Greece’s freedom. The guide gestures toward the remnants of the ancient city walls, recounting tales of heroism and strategy that shaped Western history. The silence of the field contrasts with the echoes of clashing bronze and battle cries that once filled the air.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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