Marathon Battle and Marathon Olympic Run Half Day Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore the historic Marathon Battlefield on a half-day private tour from Athens. Visit significant sites including the Marathon Tomb, Lake, and the Archaeological Museum, all while enjoying comfortable private transportation. Knowledgeable drivers with a passion for history will guide you through this important chapter of ancient Greece. Ideal for history enthusiasts, this tour includes pickup from your hotel or designated meeting point, ensuring a hassle-free experience. The tour duration is approximately 4 to 5 hours, giving you ample time to absorb the rich history of the battlefield and surrounding areas.

- Visit the iconic Marathon Tomb and the Archaeological Museum
- Private transportation with pickup from your hotel or meeting point
- Learn about the historic significance of Marathon from knowledgeable drivers
- Tour lasts around 4 to 5 hours, perfect for a half-day adventure

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Liability insurance per person
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Entry tickets for archeological sites and museums

Meeting and pickup

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

We send two days before the tour message to reassure the address and the time of pick up!

OR
Meeting point
McDonald's Σύνταγμα

We will pick you up from McDonald's Ermou 2 Syntagma Athina: The driver will be waiting for you with a signboard with the name of tour n front of the entry of McDonald's

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Marathon Lake

    Start the morning tour by heading towards the reputed local lake of Marathon, with an impressive marble dam constructed in 1929. The lake served as the main supplier of water for Athenian citizens until 1959. You may walk along the dam for a majestic view and enjoy a lunch break at the local café by the lake. Head back to Athens while following a road through green landscapes till you reach the city again.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Archaeological Museum of Marathon

    Our next stop is at the archaeological Museum of Marathon. The museum houses five thematic exhibition rooms, a patio and a large storage basement. Its collections come directly from excavations in the surrounding area and include items from the Neolithic period to the late Roman era, the most famous being from the Tomb of the Athenians and the prehistoric burial grounds.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Marathon

    We will continue our private tour to get to the archaeological site of Marathon where we visit the Tumulus of the Athenians, which shelters the bodies of some two-hundred Athenians who fell in the battle of Marathon. Next important site of your Marathon tour is the trophy of Marathon, a replica of the original trophy. It was erected by the Athenians to commemorate their win in the battle of Marathon.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Marathon Tomb

    Visit the Marathon battle tomb site, where you will be guided around the tumulus of the Greek soldiers who were buried there after the end of the successful battle of the Greeks against the Persian troops that attempted invasion of the Greek continent in 490 B.C. Find out more about the details of one of history’s most crucial battles, the significance of which is still being taught in educational institutions worldwide.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Marathon bay is the exact location where Persians camped.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods

    Step into the fascinating world of ancient cultural exchange at the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods in Brexiza, Nea Makri. This unique archaeological site blends Greek and Egyptian traditions, showcasing statues and ruins dedicated to deities like Isis and Osiris. Located near the stunning Marathon coastline, the sanctuary offers a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic connections between two great civilizations.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Greece Athens Transfers & Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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