Private Day Tour to Marathon-Thermopylae from Athens/Pireaus

Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Marathon-Thermopylae makes this day trip from Athens an irresistible option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions.

Marathon is is a town in Greece and the site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, in which the heavily outnumbered Athenian army defeated the Persians. Legend has it that Pheidippides, a Greek herald at the battle, was sent running from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory, which is how the marathon running race was conceived in modern times.

Battle of Thermopylae, (480 BCE), battle in central Greece at the mountain pass of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars. The Greek forces, mostly Spartan, were led by King Leonidas. After three days of holding their own against the Persian king Xerxes I and his vast southward-advancing army, the Greeks were betrayed, and the Persians were able to outflank them. Sending the main army in retreat, Leonidas and a small contingent remained behind to resist the advance and were defeated

The most important surviving monument of Marathon is the tomb of Marathon, the tomb (soros) of 9 m. and a diameter of 50 m. covers the bones of the 192 Athenians who fell at the battle of Marathon. Beneath the soil excavation was discovered the ashes layer of the fire, with the incinerated bones. According to the customs, the winners collected their dead from the battlefield, put them at the stake and they burned them, while around the fire a feast was prepared to honor their bravery.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
• Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

• Private Day Tour to Marathon-Thermopylae from Athens/Pireaus
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• English Speaking Driver(not allow to escort you into the sites/museums)
• WiFi on board, Mineral Cold Water, Fuel and tolls
• We can accommodate 8people also(Bookable by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
• Mercedes Air-Conditioned Vehicle

• Licensed Tour Guide (Bookable upon request by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
• Gratuity(optional), Lunch, Entrance Fees

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• This Tour is Provided by Tours of Athens.
• 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 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.