Marathon Battlefield Half Day Private Tour from Athens
Description
This tour is a great experience for those who want to see the place where the 192 Athenians died fighting against the Persians for Greece's freedom and where the Authentis Marathon Race was born.
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Itinerary
One of our favorite tours, this one is dedicated to those who fell in the name of freedom. This special tour was designed to accommodate those interested in ancient Greek battles, those who want to discover the major battlefield of the Persian wars, the plane of Marathon. Heading out from Athens to the sacred plain of Marathon driving through Attica Highway and Marathon Avenue. This is the course of the original Marathon Race, as you will see by the signs that count each kilometer. Later we will reach the Tumulus of the Athenians; the site portrays courage, bravery and finally the victory of the Athenians against the Persians in 490 BCE.
Moving on we will also see the Marathon Battlefield, its Archaeological Museum with the tumulus of the 11 Plateans and a prehistoric cemetery that produces proof of the first civilized presence in this location.
Marathon bay is the exact location where Persians camped.
Driving by the present city of Marathon our last stop in this area we will be Marathon Lake, on the slopes of Mt Penteli. It is an artificial lake operating as the main water reservoir for Athens in the past and its dam, a great mechanic construction of the starts of 20th century.
We will drive back to Athens.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Reviews(7)
Very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide/driver. This was a much quieter tour than a tour of the Acropolis. A nice break and important history.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that your driver provided a pleasant and insightful experience, offering a quieter and more relaxed tour. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed this change of pace and the opportunity to delve into important history. We hope to welcome you back for more enriching and enjoyable tours! Best regards, Dimitra Kapantai
We had a fantastic morning with Andreas touring the battlefield and tombs and then swimming in Marathon. Andreas was super friendly, punctual and knowledgeable, very highly recommended!
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time with Andreas and enjoyed the tour and swim in Marathon. Your recommendation means a lot!
Alexandros was very knowledgeable and did a great job on the trip to Marathon. Drove the route of the run, great narration. Very safe driver! Thx and congratulations to him for an excellent trip.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear Alexandros made your trip to Marathon so enjoyable and informative. We'll make sure to pass on your compliments to him!
Seeing the Battlefields was great. We got plenty of pictures that we can show to friends. We loved our tour guide by the name of Alexander. He made the long car rides between Battlefields enjoyable with his knowledge of history.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Battlefields and Alexander's historical expertise made the journey more engaging. We’ll definitely pass along your kind words to him!
The driver knew his way around, and his history, the real history not Hollywood legend. I will deffinately use Olive Sea again!
Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that we were able to provide you with an authentic historical experience! It’s great to know you had a positive experience with us at Olive Sea and we are looking forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in the future! Safe travels! Kind regards, Alexander Petronikolos
We had a lovely tour to Marathon accompanied by our driver George. If you are interested in classical antiquity and particularely the greco-persian wars, I would highly recommend this. The Marathon museum and monuments are not particularely spectacular compared to what you can see in Athens, but visiting the place of one of ancient history most important battles was a fulfilling experience for history enthusiasts. The view from the vantage point was terrific. You could get a great overview of the Marthon valley and imagine how it all played out 2500 years ago. George had great knowledge and was eager to explain details of the battle. He was very accomodating and it was also lovely chatting with him about other topics.
Thank you for choosing Olive Sea Travel and this kind review about George. As all our drivers, he tries to provide you with all the needed information about the places you visit and even some secrets only locals know. Our main ambition is to meet your expectations and make your tours in Greece an experience of a lifetime. We always try to customize the tours on your needs. Thank you again for kind feedback, they always help us to improve ourselves and the travellers to make the best choices. We hope to provide you with our services again in the future. Kind regards, Ioanna Gryllaki
Alex was an amazing guide and incredibly Knowledgeable about so many topics. Our attraction to this tour was to see the birthplace of the first marathon run, and it was an unforgettable experience. But the history made it so much more than we could have dreamt of.
Thank you for the kind review. All we in Olive Sea Travel try to make you feel safe and relaxed while in Greece. For us each traveler is a unique personality and try to provide you with unforgettable experiences. Alex, as all the drivers is a professional driver who is passionate with his job. We hope to guide you in Greece again. Kind regards, Ioanna Gryllaki