2 Days Private Tour:Persian War-Thermopylae,Marathon,Delphi,Salamis&Plateaus

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Marathon - Thermopylae - Delphi
10 stops
1
We will reach the Tumulus of Athenians; the site represents the courage, bravery and finally the victory of the Athenians against the Persians in 480 BCE. Also you will visit the Marathon Battlefield.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
We will visit the Archaeological Museum of Marathon and the prehistoric cemetery that presents proof of the first civilized presence. From there we will drive by the city of Marathon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Before leaving for Thermopylae we will make our last stop at Lake Marathon, on the slopes of Mt Penteli, an artificial lake functioning still today as the main water reservoir for Athens. Apart from the magnificent view you will be able to see the Marathon Dam, a miracle of engineering and the only one in the world made entirely of Pentelic marble (the king of marble, used for the Parthenon, on Acropolis Hill). Moreover at the bottom you will see an excellent modern replica of treasury of the Athenians located initially in the sanctuary of Delphi.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Then we will drive to Thermopylae were 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans heroically faced the Persian army. In the historical centre of the site you will enjoy a 3D movie, travelling through time you will feel the presence of all who died for their freedom under a foreign conqueror.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
To complete the visit you will see the statue of Leonidas standing right opposite Kolonos Hill where the persisting Spartans left their last breath.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
We will see the place where King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans heroically faced the Persian army for their country's freedom.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
After spending sometime in this area of serenity we will drive to the site of Delphi, an ancient Greek sanctuary with a PanHellenic character dedicated to god Apollo. It functioned as an Oracle and was considered ‘the naval’ the center of the word and is today a symbol of Greek cultural unity. The scenic location allows you to have a view of the Greek mountains and two more sites the Gymnasium and the secondary sanctuary of Athena Pronea.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
In the site you will visit the Temple of Apollo where Pytheia spoke to the oracles, the theater and the stadium.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
9
While in the museum you will be able to see the famous charioteer and Gold Ivory statues.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
10
Aráchova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassós in Viotia, Southern Greece.It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in Greece, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities. Its modern ski resort, its close proximity to Athens, and its breathtaking mountainous landscape are the strongest reason why. Apart from the mountain activities, Aráchova is also famous for its bustling nightlife and as the favorite mountain resort of Athenians.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Delphi - Plataea - Salamis Battlefield
3 stops
11
On the following day we will drive on the slopes of mountain Parnassus by the city of Leivadia to reach the battlefield of Plataies where the last decisive battle was held between the united ancient Greek cities and the diminished Persian army 479 BCE.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
We will visit the place from where Xerxis was watching the navy battle of Salamis.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Athens
We will drive back to Athens.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.

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