Marathon Battlefield - Sanctuary of Artemis & Temple of Poseidon
Treat yourself to a relaxing and enriching 7-hour adventure on a private tour to multiple archaeological places in Attica region outside Athens. Watch as the sun sinks into the Aegean Sea, with a glass of sparkling wine in hand, as you have lunch or a Greek "Meze" at a local restaurant by the sea. Gaze the Temple of Poseidon as you relax only hearing the waves. End with a picture-perfect chauffeured drive along the Athenian Riviera, the best drive in Athens!
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Marathon Battlefield - Sanctuary of Artemis & Temple of Poseidon
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Panathenaic Stadium
The Panathenaic Stadium dates back to the 4th century B.C. and was the site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896 and remains the starting point of the Olympic flame torch relay. Made entirely of white marble, it's an impressive sight that's earned it the nickname Kallimarmaro or "beautiful marble". There are even a couple of hours in the morning designated for morning jogs when you run in the footsteps of former Olympians.
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
The Marathon’s Archeological site, in the eastern part of Attica prefecture, is worldwide famous for the same name battle of Marathon in 490 BC, were Athenians and their allies Plataeans (around 11.000) have been clashed with the Persians (more than 125.000) during their expedition and their invasion effort to Greece. Actually, Athenians managed to repel the Persians invasion and destroy their army and fleet (Salamina’s battleship) and to maintain alive their culture, philosophy, art, theater and innovative politics, as a lighting house for democracy and today’s western civilization. The relevant tomb is the cemetery for 200 hundreds of Athenians who fell in the battle of Marathon, supporting their values and principles. In the north of the tomb, there is a marble trophy, erected by the Athenians to commemorate their win and honoring their fighters who felt in the battle. A lot of historical artifacts are exposed in the nearby archeological museum of Marathon.
Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods
The excavations have revealed the extensive complex of the Egyptian gods sanctuary and the luxurious bathhouse (balneum), as well as a large ellipsoidal cistern further to the south. Visitors can circulate in the archaeological site after works executed by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture with the financial support of the European Union (3rd Community Support Framework). The complex was founded by Herodes Atticus, around 160 AD. The great orator, sophist and benefactor hailed from Marathon and resided here, and the complex was possibly established within his estate. The sanctuary can be identified as “the sanctuary of Canopus” referred to by Herodes’ biographer Philostratos (2nd-3rd cent. AD). In founding it, Herodes imitated the Emperor Hadrian, who had built a Serapeion on an artificial islet at Tivoli, close to Rome, modeled on the Serapeion of the town of Canopus on the Nile Delta.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Culinary Welcome Gift
- Private transportation by executive car or mini van
- Professional driver with deep Local knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Meal
- Certified Tour Guide Inside Archaeological Sites
- Vravrona
- Temple of Poseidon
- Marathon
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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We pickup from all hotels and other accommodation in Athens.
