Why choose this Athens tour ?
This tour covers almost all the major Athens sights and the historical place of Marathon (famous for the “Marathon Race” and for the “Marathon Battle” between the Greeks and the Persians)
This tour has a personalize character. The car will be only for you. The driver will try to face all your needs during the tour. You may easily customize the suggested itinerary in accordance to your wish.
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Our clients’ safety is of our outmost priorities.
Due to recent pandemia of Covid 19, increased precautionary measures of personal hygiene have been taken.
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What makes Athens & Marathon Full Day Private Tour a unique experience ?
Our private tour starts with driving towards the northern side of Attica prefecture to Marathon. First stop is at Lake of Marathon, a technical lake which was created from the construction of the homonymous dam. The Marathon lake, until 60’s, was the main water supply for Athens. The Marathon Dam, which is a gravity dam, is an impressive and unique construction due to the reason that its external cladding was made with the famous white “Pentelikon marble” (the same marble was used for Acropolis of Athens).
Our next stop is at the plain of Marathon where the famous battle between Greeks and Persians took place in 490 B.C. You will see the start point of the famous Marathon Race (race in honored of the Greek messenger Pheidipides who ran the distance from Marathon to Athens without any stop in order to announce the victory to Athenians). You will visit the “Tymvos” (Tomb – a burial mound that houses the ashes of the 192 Athenians who fell during the Battle of Marathon) and the Archaeological Museum.
Last stop of the first part of our tour is at the Sanctuary of Goddness Artemis in Vraurona. Amongst others you will see the Artemis Temple, the “Π” Shared Stoa, and the Stone Bridge. You will also visit the Archaeological Museum with findings from Goddness Artemis Sanctuary. Time for the second part of the tour and we drive back to Athens.
We start with the visit of the naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis, the cornerstone of Athens existence. You will travel back in ancient times walking among the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the unique Parthenon & the Erechteion. From the top, you will have a panoramic view of the ancient theater of Dionisos & of the Herodion (Odeion of Herodes Atticus).
We continue with the Olympeion. You will visit the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Arch.
Next stop is to the famous Panathenaic Stadium (also known as Kallimarmaron) where the first modern Olympic Games were revived on 1896.
Next attraction is the Presidential Mansion (ex-Royal Palace) where you will monitor the traditional Change of the Guard.
Our car will then climb you to Lycabettus Hill with the best panoramic view of Athens (ideal place for taking photos). We continue with driving via Athens main roads with important historic buldings.
Important historical building
Important historical building
Important historical building
Important historical building
Syntagma Square with Parliament Building & Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Our next stop is at the Ancient Agora. You will visit the Hellenic Agora (Aeropagus) & the Roman Agora
Last stop is at the famous Plaka where you will be lost in narrow streets where the spirit of old Athens exists. We conclude our tour with the return to the starting point.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Piraeus Port (Cruise terminal) Pick up & Drop off
- English speaking Driver/guide (Not allowed to enter inside the archaeological areas & museum)
- Private Tour
- Hotel or Apartment Pick up & Drop off
- Local taxes
Not Included
- Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
- Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
- Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
- Food and Drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by JG Athens Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
