We visit Marathon & Thermopylae as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy the history, scenery & photography.
If you want to see most of Marathon & Thermopylae, then we suggest to combine both sites in a full day tour. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we will view the sites from all different angles.
The day starts with a convenient pickup and takes you to the Marathon battle fields, Athenian Tomb, Marathon Bay & Museum. Next we drive via Marathon lake to Thermopylae. Visit the battle fields & King Leonidas Monument, Kolonos hill, Hot springs (Therms) & Interactive Museum.
This is a tour strictly to see the battlefields and the scenery (drive via mountains & coast), there are few ancient ruins to see. Finish the day with a lunch or dinner in front the sea.
You have the options of a full payment at the time of your booking or reserve your tour with a deposit only 50% at a lower rate (than Option/ Full Pay). See additional info.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver/ leader for the day
✔ Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
✔ Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary with historical details as you travel
✔ Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
✖ Entrance Fees to sites & museums: Marathon - Thermopylae - Winter 6€ / Summer 9€
✖ Licensed Archaeological / Historian tourguide up to prior request (Additional charge)
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Enattica Suites
2. Amalia Hotel Athens
3. Adrian Hotel
4. Philippos Hotel
5. Athos Hotel
6. The Editor Athens Hotel
7. Hotel Priamos
8. Hotel Phaedra
9. Noma Hotel
10. Njv Athens Plaza
11. Athens Cypria Hotel
12. Hotel Bryon
13. Bob W. Eolou Athens
14. Hotel Carolina
15. COCO-MAT Athens Jumelle
16. Athens Utopia Ermou
17. Hotel Phedra
18. Royal Olympic Hotel
19. Hotel Nefeli
20. NEW Hotel
Additional Info: For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens center, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return.
We recommend that the tour starts at 8.00 am or earlier in summer time
If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.
Additional charge is applicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center.
*Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km)
This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km & Toll Roads) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km & Toll Roads)
**This is under prior agreement with the agent's office
Itinerary
1
Marathon Tomb
Visit Marathon battle fields and read the amazing history that is captured by the location and the burial mound, fill the area with a unique meaning. This 10m-high tumulus, or burial mound, sits 1km west of Marathon bay.
Ticket: 6€ Reduced: 3€
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Schinias Beach
These battle fields become, one of the most popular coastal resorts in Attica located 45 km north east of Athens. Marathon bay or Schinias has a great reputation for its crystalline waters and the comfortable facilities.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
5 km from Marathon bay, this excellent museum displays local discoveries from various periods, including Neolithic pottery from the Cave of Pan and finds from the Tomb of the Athenians.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth. Starting line is in Marathon modern town and the finish line is in Athens’ magnificent Olympic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Marathon Lake
Lake Marathon is a water supply reservoir formed from the construction of Marathon Dam at the junction of Charadros and Varnavas Torrents near the town of Marathon, Greece. It was the primary water supply for Athens from 1931, when it became operational, until 1959. In 1959 water from Lake Yliki became available.
6
Battlefield of Thermopylae
Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces (notably the Spartans) and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie. This passage from north to south along the east coast of Greek peninsula requires use of the pass and for this reason Thermopylae has been the site of several battles.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Thermopylae Museum
Next to the monument of Leonidas, in the historic Thermopylae, lies the innovative museum, dedicated to the 480 BC battle that changed the course of Greek history. Ticket 3€
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Loutra Thermopilon
The baths of Thermopylae is known for the battle of Thermopylae between the Greeks and Persians in 480 b.C. The Hot Gates is "the place of hot springs" and in Greek mythology it is the cavernous entrances to Hades.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
The Anopaia atrapos was a path, an impassable secret passage that ended at a very short distance from the third strait of Thermopylae.
In 480 BC in the battle of Thermopylae the traitor Ephialtes, a good connoisseur of the region, made known its existence to the Persian emperor Xerxes, with the result that the Persian troops through this path occupied the rear of the Greek forces.
We will visit by
The female Damasta Monastery, dedicated to the Birth of the Virgin Mary, is located in the municipal prefecture of Damasta in a magical landscape. The catholic (main church of the monastery) dates back to the 11th century with religious icons dating back to 1818.
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Kamena Vourla
On our return to Athens we will stop at Kamena Vourla. Coastal town is located on the south coast of the Malian Gulf, 4 km west of Cape Knimis, which separates the Malian Gulf from the North Euboean Gulf.
After World War II, Kamena Vourla was transformed into a tourist attraction and now It's the most known resort in Central Greece well organized with lots of high quality services for our visitors. Situated in the middle of Greece is the perfect destination right on the beach with a lot of alternatives. Time for lunch or dinner (optional)
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Bookings: You have the flexibility of two options! Full payment with Credit Card or a Deposit (Pay deposit 50% of total amount) - Reserve the tour at a lower rate (than Option/ Full Pay) with a deposit 50% at the time of booking with credit card. The remaining 50% will be payable on your tour date in cash to your driver/ tour leader.
• This is a tour strictly to see the battlefields and the scenery (drive via mountains and next to coast), there are few ancient ruins to see. Your driver has a deep knowledge of Greek Persian Wars History and he will provide you with many historical details.
• You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 12 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
• Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
• Your private tour is available from Athens city center. Additional charge is aplicable *10€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office
