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Private Tour to Marathona and Thermopiles...
8 - Hours: Step into history on this private day tour to Marathon and Thermopylae, two of Greece’s most legendary battlefields. Walk the sacred grounds of the Marathon Battlefield, where the Greeks secured a historic victory over the Persians in 490 BC, and pay tribute to the 192 fallen Athenian warriors at the Marathon Tomb.
Explore the Marathon Museum, home to ancient weapons, Persian artifacts, and relics that bring the battle to life. At Thermopylae, relive the heroic last stand of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans (480 BC). Visit the battlefield where they made history, see the Leonidas Monument with his legendary words “Molon Labe” (“Come and take them”), and relax by the historic hot springs nearby. Enjoy private transport, expert guide, and a journey through time. Limited availability – book your tour today and experience the past like never before!
***If you have a larger group (8 to 36+ passengers) we’d love to assist you
Location
- Pick up: Meet your private driver at your hotel
- Marathon Battlefield & Tomb: Step onto the hallowed ground where the Battle of Marathon (490 BC) unfolded, marking a decisive Greek victory over the Persians. This battle is not just a moment in history—it symbolizes the triumph of strategy, courage, and democracy. Walk around the Marathon Tomb (Tumulus of the Athenians), a burial mound honoring the 192 fallen Athenian soldiers who gave their lives for freedom.
- Marathon Museum: Dive deeper into history at the Marathon Archaeological Museum, where ancient artifacts, weapons, and everyday objects from the battle and surrounding settlements are displayed. Marvel at the original Persian and Greek weaponry, pottery, and funeral offerings that reveal the way of life during the early 5th century BC. One of the highlights is the Marathon Epigram, an inscription honoring the bravery of the fallen warriors.
- Thermopylae Battlefield: Stand at the site of the famous Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC), where King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans, along with their Greek allies, made their legendary last stand against the vast Persian army of King Xerxes. As you walk through the battlefield, imagine the fierce combat that took place here, where the narrow pass of Thermopylae allowed the vastly outnumbered Greeks to hold off the invaders for three days. The landscape has changed over centuries, but the spirit of bravery still lingers.
- Leonidas Monument & Hot Springs: Visit the Leonidas Monument, a grand statue honoring the Spartan king, depicted in full armor with the famous inscription “Μολὼν λαβέ” ("Come and take them"), the defiant words he spoke when ordered to surrender his weapons. Nearby, explore the historic hot springs, believed to have been used by the ancient warriors. These warm, mineral-rich waters are not only a natural wonder but also a symbolic reminder of the sacrifices made on this sacred ground.
- Drop off: At the end of the tour, drop you off at your hotel
Highlights
- Visiting the site of the Battle of Marathon
- Exploring the Marathon Museum
- Traveling through the scenic countryside of Attica and Boeotia
- Visiting the battlefield at Thermopylae and King Leonidas Statue
- Enjoying traditional Greek cuisine and hospitality at local restaurants and tavernas.
- Having a knowledgeable and experienced guide
Inclusions
- Pick up & drop off from your designate point
- Private transportation with English speaking driver
- Mineral water, wet & dry tissues
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Entry/Admission in the archeological sites
- Meals & personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Useful Info
- All our drivers are professional English-speaking drivers, have high experience and they have a good knowledge of the sites that you are going to visit.
- They can provide you general information for each one, but they are not official guides.
- They will lead you to paths past the tourist crowd and they will also suggest you local, traditional restaurants where you can taste the known Mediterranean cuisine.
- During the trip, we suggest you have local guides in each place as you will receive deep information
- Alternative, you can book licensed tour guide accompany you throughout your tour
- In cooperation with the Luxury Car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr ith a wide selection of brand new cars we offer the following:
- From 1 to 4 persons, we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV, Citroen Picasso or similar
- From 5 to 8 persons, we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito or similar
- From 9 to 17 persons, we provide you Minibus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
- Our driver meets you at your hotel in Athens or Airbnb (or from your specific address) which hand you a folder with the necessary travel documents (air tickets & ferry tickets if relevant, and other useful information).
- Once your booking is finalized, we will send you the booking confirmation form with pick up time and other details of the trip.
- One day prior to the trip we will send you the drivers’ details.
- If you arrive at Athens airport or Piraeus, our representative will be waiting there holding a sign with your name written on it, helps you with your baggage, and accompany you at your car, provide you mineral water & Tissues.
- Our tours are PRIVATE only for you and not for other passengers. You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order the tour to be modified to you, also note that we can accommodate from 1 person to 36 persons or more.
- To take full advantage of your stay in Greece, we would also like to draw your attention to the importance of taking out an insurance policy in the event of an unexpected happening during your trip. To this effect, we have collaborated with INTERAMERICAN, the largest private insurance company in Greece.
- If you wish we can arrange your accommodation a day before and after your tour.
- We can arrange private arrival & departure transfers from/to Athens airport
- We keep your luggage at our luggage store with 3€ per day/per luggage
- 12 euro / person for Delphi
- 6 euro / perosn for Museum of Thebes
- 4 euro / person fro Osios Loucas
Cancelation Policy
- You can cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the scheduled experience for a full refund
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.
