Private Full Day tour Athens & Marathon (Battle Tomb, Museum,Dum)
Combine a visit of historical monuments of Athens and Marathon which is globally known for the starting point of the yearly Marathon run and a region where one of the most historical ancient Greek battles took place 2500 years ago.
Kindly note that there is flexibility on the program. you can adjust the duration of your visit in each monument or you can skip something if you don’t like it and spend more time to one of the other attractions.
Options
Group up to 10 people
Minibus
Pickup included
What's included in Private Full Day tour Athens & Marathon (Battle Tomb, Museum,Dum)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Marathon Tomb
Start your day with a drive towards the area of Marathon, reputed for the starting point of the yearly Marathon run and a region where one the most historical ancient Greek battles took place 2500 years ago. You will cover a distance of approximately 30 km (19 miles) to the northeast of Athens, an area that borders the Aegean Sea. 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.
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
Continue with a visit of the local archaeological museum that houses an exceptional collection of exhibits including pieces of the war trophy that the Greeks set in the battlefield after their victory, regional pottery and grand statues discovered in an excavation of a local sanctuary dedicated to Egyptian gods. Drive on to the area where the trophy was set by Greek soldiers after their victory, associated to the battle site
Marathon Run Museum
Return to the local town of Marathon for a lunch break and a visit of the Marathon Run Museum that displays a large collection of medals, trophies and personal items of Marathon runners. Drive to the starting point of the classical Marathon run that is held in Greece every November, covering a distance of 42.195 km (26,2 miles) between Marathon and Athens.
Inclusions
- Baby seat or booster up on request without extra charge (compulsory to be requested in advance)
- Mineral water, wet & dry tissues
- English Speaking Driver(Not authorized to enter into the sites and museums as per the Greek Law)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Luxury Vehicle
- All vehicles are thoroughly disinfected after each ride.
- Private Tour
- Entrance fees
- Food & drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
- Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
For hotels/apartments: The driver will meet you in the lobby of the hotel or outside the apartment.For cruise terminals: The driver will meet you at the arrival's hall inside the cruise terminal, after the passport control and the luggage claim area, holding a label with the name under which the reservation is made.The itinerary’s sequence is subject to change according to the opening-closing hours of the venues and depending on the tourist season. Please get in touch with us by phone or e-mail in order to coordinate the pick up time and location.
