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Private Full Day tour Athens & Marathon (Battle Tomb, Museum,Dum)

New To The Site! Athens, Greece

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Combine a visit of historical monuments of Athens and Marathon which is globally known for the starting point of the yearly Marathon run and a region where one of the most historical ancient Greek battles took place 2500 years ago.

Kindly note that there is flexibility on the program. you can adjust the duration of your visit in each monument or you can skip something if you don’t like it and spend more time to one of the other attractions.

What's Included

  • Baby seat or booster up on request without extra charge (compulsory to be requested in advance)
  • Mineral water, wet & dry tissues
  • English Speaking Driver(Not authorized to enter into the sites and museums as per the Greek Law)
  • Entrance fees
  • Food & drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

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For hotels/apartments: The driver will meet you in the lobby of the hotel or outside the apartment.For cruise terminals: The driver will meet you at the arrival's hall inside the cruise terminal, after the passport control and the luggage claim area, holding a label with the name under which the reservation is made.The itinerary’s sequence is subject to change according to the opening-closing hours of the venues and depending on the tourist season. Please get in touch with us by phone or e-mail in order to coordinate the pick up time and location.

What To Expect

Marathon Tomb

Start your day with a drive towards the area of Marathon, reputed for the starting point of the yearly Marathon run and a region where one the most historical ancient Greek battles took place 2500 years ago. You will cover a distance of approximately 30 km (19 miles) to the northeast of Athens, an area that borders the Aegean Sea. Visit the Marathon battle tomb site, where you will be guided around the tumulus of the Greek soldiers who were buried there after the end of the successful battle of the Greeks against the Persian troops that attempted invasion of the Greek continent in 490 B.C. Find out more about the details of one of history’s most crucial battles, the significance of which is still being taught in educational institutions worldwide.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Marathon

Continue with a visit of the local archaeological museum that houses an exceptional collection of exhibits including pieces of the war trophy that the Greeks set in the battlefield after their victory, regional pottery and grand statues discovered in an excavation of a local sanctuary dedicated to Egyptian gods. Drive on to the area where the trophy was set by Greek soldiers after their victory, associated to the battle site
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marathon Run Museum

Return to the local town of Marathon for a lunch break and a visit of the Marathon Run Museum that displays a large collection of medals, trophies and personal items of Marathon runners. Drive to the starting point of the classical Marathon run that is held in Greece every November, covering a distance of 42.195 km (26,2 miles) between Marathon and Athens.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marathon Lake

Complete the tour by heading towards the reputed local lake of Marathon, with an impressive marble dam constructed in 1929. The lake served as the main supplier of water for Athenian citizens until 1959. You may walk along the dam for a majestic view and enjoy a short coffee break at the local café by the lake. Head back to Athens while following a road through green landscapes till you reach the city again.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis

Continue with a visit of Greece’s most glorious ancient site, the Acropolis of Athens. Located in the middle of modern Athens, the ‘sacred rock’ proudly displays a set of marble monuments that express their outstanding universal value. With a history spanning 25 centuries, the Acropolis has been traditionally associated with the Golden Age of Athenian democracy, philosophy and architecture. Walk uphill through the Propylaea grand marble entrance, as you contemplate in the hills of Philoppapus, Pnyx and Mars. Discover the astonishing construction of the Parthenon, the most splendid temple ever built by the Greeks, dedicated to goddess Athena. Admire the Erechtheion with its renowned Caryatids and the view of the temple of Athena Nike. Gaze at the infinite modern city from the hilltop, stretching between low mountains and the Aegean Sea.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus

The Roman temple of Zeus with its imposing pillars
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

Venue of the first modern Olympic Games of 1896
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

Free time for shopping or have a lunch in the most beautiful area of Athens
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full Day tour Athens & Marathon (Battle Tomb, Museum,Dum)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Baby seat or booster up on request without extra charge (compulsory to be requested in advance)
  • Mineral water, wet & dry tissues
  • English Speaking Driver(Not authorized to enter into the sites and museums as per the Greek Law)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Luxury Vehicle
  • All vehicles are thoroughly disinfected after each ride.
  • Private Tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Food & drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
  • Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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