Discover the historical Greek battles and scenic landscapes on a private half-day marathon tour from Athens. Explore the ancient battlegrounds and enjoy the beautiful scenery of an artificial lake with a marble dam.
Discover the historical Greek battles and scenic landscapes on a private half-day marathon tour from Athens. Explore the ancient battlegrounds and enjoy the beautiful scenery of an artificial lake with a marble dam.
- Marathon Tomb - Begin the day with a drive to the Marathon area, famous as the starting point of the annual Marathon run and the site of one of the most significant ancient Greek battles 2500 years ago. Travel approximately 30 km (19 miles) northeast of Athens, near the Aegean Sea. Explore the Marathon battle tomb site, where a guide will lead you…
- Marathon Tomb - Begin the day with a drive to the Marathon area, famous as the starting point of the annual Marathon run and the site of one of the most significant ancient Greek battles 2500 years ago. Travel approximately 30 km (19 miles) northeast of Athens, near the Aegean Sea. Explore the Marathon battle tomb site, where a guide will lead you around the tumulus of the Greek soldiers who were interred there following their victorious battle against the Persian forces that attempted to invade Greece in 490 B.C. Discover more about this pivotal battle, whose importance is still taught in schools worldwide.
- Marathon Lake - Conclude the morning tour by visiting the renowned Marathon Lake, featuring an impressive marble dam built in 1929. This lake was the primary water source for Athens until 1959. Stroll along the dam for breathtaking views and enjoy a lunch break at the local café by the lake. Return to Athens, traveling through lush landscapes until reaching the city once more.
- Luxury Vehicle
- Complimentary baby seat or booster on request
- Complimentary mineral water and tissues
- English-speaking driver
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Vehicles disinfected after each ride
- Private tour experience
- Wheelchair available on request at no extra charge
- Luxury Vehicle
- Complimentary baby seat or booster on request
- Complimentary mineral water and tissues
- English-speaking driver
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Vehicles disinfected after each ride
- Private tour experience
- Wheelchair available on request at no extra charge
- Entrance Fees
- Food & drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
- Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
- Entrance Fees
- Food & drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
- Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
Marathon holds worldwide recognition as the origin point for the annual Marathon run and as the site of one of the most significant ancient Greek battles that occurred 2500 years ago, its importance still forms a part of educational curriculums around the globe. This tour is suitable for families as it blends cultural and archaeological significance…
Marathon holds worldwide recognition as the origin point for the annual Marathon run and as the site of one of the most significant ancient Greek battles that occurred 2500 years ago, its importance still forms a part of educational curriculums around the globe. This tour is suitable for families as it blends cultural and archaeological significance with the picturesque backdrop of a man-made lake, alongside its impressive marble dam built in 1929 which was the primary source of water for the inhabitants of Athens until 1959.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
