Marathon, Thermopylae/ Herodotus History private tour (9 hours)
Overview
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. Continue to mount Parnassus to walk in Anopaia Odos (The path which traitor Efialtis guided the Persian army). Visit Damasta Monastery and see the view from above.
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.
What's Included
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver/ leader for the day
- Government Fees
- Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees, WiFi)
- 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 5€ / Summer 10€
- Tips are at your discretion.
Meeting and Pickup
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 07.00 am or earlier in summer time If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.
What To Expect
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Marathon Tomb
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Galazia Akti
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Leoforos Marathonos
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marathon Lake (pass by)
Thermopylae
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Thermopylae Museum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Loutra Thermopilon
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ιερά Μονή Παναγίας Δαμάστας
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kamena Vourla
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 8 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 9 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 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).
- 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.
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-123525P11
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- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver/ leader for the day.
- Government Fees.
- Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees, WiFi).
- 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 5€ / Summer 10€.
- Tips are at your discretion.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Marathon, Thermopylae/ Herodotus History private tour (9 hours) is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver/ leader for the day
- Government Fees
- Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees, WiFi)
- 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 5€ / Summer 10€
- Tips are at your discretion.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 8 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 9 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 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).
- 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.
- Operated by a business
