Half Day Trip From Athens to Marathon Exploring The Ancient Path
Begin your day with a private pickup by an English-speaking driver from your Athens hotel for a 45 km journey to Marathon, the historic site of the 490 BC Battle of Marathon.
This fully customizable and private tour includes:
Lake Marathon: Explore or swim at this artificial lake, which supplied water to Athens from 1931 to 1959. Marathon Tomb: Visit the monument honoring 192 Greek soldiers who defeated the Persian cavalry. Learn the legend of the messenger who ran 40 km to Athens to announce the victory, inspiring the modern marathon race. Marathon Run Museum: Discover the history of Olympic marathons and view a rare sports collection dating back to 1896. After your visit, your driver will return you to your accommodation.
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Half Day Trip From Athens to Marathon Exploring The Ancient Path
Pickup included
What's included in Half Day Trip From Athens to Marathon Exploring The Ancient Path
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Athens
Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Athens at a convenient time of your choice.
Marathon Lake
In the historic municipality of Marathon 28 km from the center of Athens, lies the dam of the artificial Marathon lake.
Marathon Tomb
This is where the dead from the Battle of Marathon is buried. Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC, during the first Persian invasion of Greece.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
- Fuel and tolls
- Tips and gratuities
- Beverages and meals
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- For 9–12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals who have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city. Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
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