Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens
Description
Highlights
- Private and Luxury
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Ports of Call Tours
- Port Pickup
- Archaeology Tours
- Luxury Car Tours
- Bus Tours
- Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
- Additional fees
- Shore Excursions
What makes this experience special
Language guide
English
Transfer included
Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Not included
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 380 €]
- Marathon Tomb & Museum, Thermopylae’s Historical Center
Itinerary
- 1
One of our favorite tours, this one is dedicated to those wh
One of our favorite tours, this one is dedicated to those who fell in the name of freedom. This special tour was designed to accommodate those interested in ancient Greek battles, those who want to discover two major battlefields of the Persian wars, the plane of Marathon and Thermopylyae. Heading out from Athens to the sacred plain of Marathon driving through Attica Highway and Marathon Avenue. This is the course of the original Marathon Race, as you will see by the signs that count each kilometer. Later we will reach the Tumulus of the Athenians; the site portrays courage, bravery and finally the victory of the Athenians against the Persians in 490 BCE.
30 minAdmission not included - 2
Moving on we will also see the Marathon Battlefield, its Arc
Moving on we will also see the Marathon Battlefield, its Archaeological Museum and a prehistoric cemetery that produces proof of the first civilized presence in this location.
30 minAdmission not included - 3
Driving by the present city of Marathon our last stop in thi
Driving by the present city of Marathon our last stop in this area we will be Marathon Lake, on the slopes of Mt Penteli. It is an artificial lake operating as the main water reservoir for Athens in the past and its dam, a great mechanic construction of the starts of 20th century.
15 min - 4
Next, we will be back on board for a drive to Thermopylae. I
Next, we will be back on board for a drive to Thermopylae. It was here that 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and his 300 brave Spartans heroically faced the Persian army. In the historical center, an enjoyable a 3D movie will be shown.
20 minAdmission not included - 5
As if traveling through time you will feel the presence of h
As if traveling through time you will feel the presence of heroes who stood their ground for their freedom against a foreign conqueror. To conclude you will visit the statue of Leonidas standing exactly opposite Kolonos Hill where the persistent Spartans left their last breath.
15 min - 6
Drive-by the hot springs
Drive-by the hot springs
Pass by, no stop - 7
Walk around the Thermopolae Battlefield.
Walk around the Thermopolae Battlefield.
10 min - 8
Heading back to Athens we will stop at the coastal town of K
Heading back to Athens we will stop at the coastal town of Kammena Vourla, where we will enjoy a relaxing, traditional Greek lunch by the sea. And to terminate the tour we will drive back to Athens safe and sound.
Pass by, no stop
Useful information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Adult1-99 years€55
Review distribution
- 558
- 41
- 33
- 22
- 10
Available options
BEST OFFER: 2 Tours Discount
Tour 1 -Marathon & Thermopylae: Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour Tour 2 - Sparta & Mystras: Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour Pickup included
Marathon & Thermopylae
Pickup included
More experiences in Athens
Browse by theme
from