Marathon, Thermopylae/ Herodotus History private tour (9 hours)

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.

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€

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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€

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.

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.
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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.

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)

• 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

• Minivan tour from Athens/ 7 p
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  This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel .
  Our A’class service offers : Non – smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team .
  Duration: 9 hours: Marathon & Thermopylae private tour from Athens. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 45€ (with Minivan) .
  Our private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .
  Minivan air-conditioned : Marathon – Thermopylae private tour with a luxury Minivan. From 1 to 7 persons (2 children/ up to 12 year old free)
  Pickup included
• Minibus tour from Athens/ 14 p
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  This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel .
  Our A’class service offers : Non – smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team .
  Duration: 9 hours: Marathon & Thermopylae private tour from Athens. If you wish to extend trip, additional charge per hour 60€ (with Minibus) .
  Our private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .
  Minibus air-conditioned : Marathon & Thermopylae private tour with a luxury Minibus. Up to 14 persons (2 children up to 12 years old free)
  Pickup included
• Sedan tour rom Athens/ 3 p
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  This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel .
  Our A’class service offers : Non – smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team .
  Duration: 9 hours: Marathon & Thermopylae private tour from Athens. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 30€ (with Sedan)
  Our private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .
  Sedan Air-conditioned : Marathon – Thermopylae tour with a luxury Sedan. Up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids up to 12 years old free)
  Pickup included

• 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)

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• This Tour is Provided by GREECE TAXI.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.