Marathon is one of the top day trips from Athens, but reaching this historic town by public transportation takes hours. Skip the hassle of the train with this half-day driving tour that gives you enough time to visit all famous attractions, from the Battle of Marathon site to the Marathon Run Museum. You’ll even stop by the stadium in Athens that marks the end of Pheidippides’ legendary marathon run in 490BC. In addition, we will visit the beach of Marathon with its green landscape and its clear blue waters.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Admission tickets only if you select the option: Admission tickets included
✔ Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Bottled water
✔ Liability insurance per person
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Transportation with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or Scoda Fabia(2023)
✔ Hotel/ airport/ port / Airbnb pickup and drop-off
✖ The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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We will pick you up from McDonald's Ermou 2 Syntagma Athina: The driver will be waiting for you with a signboard with the name of tour n front of the entry of McDonald's
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Marathon Lake
Complete the morning tour by heading towards the reputed local lake of Marathon, with an impressive marble dam constructed in 1929. The lake served as the main supplier of water for Athenian citizens until 1959. You may walk along the dam for a majestic view and enjoy a lunch break at the local café by the lake. Head back to Athens while following a road through green landscapes till you reach the city again.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Marathon
We will continue our private tour to get to the archaeological site of Marathon where we visit the Tumulus of the Athenians, which shelters the bodies of some two-hundred Athenians who fell in the battle of Marathon. Next important site of your Marathon tour is the trophy of Marathon, a replica of the original trophy. It was erected by the Athenians to commemorate their win in the battle of Marathon.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
Our next stop is at the archaeological Museum of Marathon. The museum houses five thematic exhibition rooms, a patio and a large storage basement. Its collections come directly from excavations in the surrounding area and include items from the Neolithic period to the late Roman era, the most famous being from the Tomb of the Athenians and the prehistoric burial grounds.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Marathon Beach
Marathon bay is the exact location where Persians camped.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity
• The driving from Athens to Marathon is at least 1 hour.
• Total duration includes travel time
