MARATHON BATTLEFIELD HALF DAY PRIVATE TOUR

Explore the Legendary Marathon Battlefield: Half-Day Private Tour

Embark on a journey through history with Olive Sea Travel's exclusive Half-Day Private Tour to the iconic Marathon Battlefield. Led by knowledgeable guides, this immersive experience delves into the legendary Battle of Marathon, a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history.

Tour Highlights:

Expert Guided Tour: Gain insights into the historical significance of the Marathon Battlefield from knowledgeable guides.
Scenic Drive: Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Athens to Marathon, soaking in picturesque landscapes along the way.
Battlefield Exploration: Walk through the battlefield where ancient Athenians defended their land against the Persian invasion.
Archaeological Site: Visit the Archaeological Museum of Marathon to discover artifacts and exhibits related to the battle.
Tour Details:

Duration: Half-day (approx. 4 hours)
Departure: Convenient pickup from your Athens hotel or a designated meeting point.
Private Experience: Enjoy the flexibility and personalized attention of a private tour tailored to your interests.

Highlights

Marathon Battlefield private tour

Tumulus of Athenians
Marathon Archaeological Museum
Marathon Battlefield
Marathon Lake
Marathon Bay

Itinerary
Marathon Battlefield Half Day Private Tour-Olive Sea TravelThis tour addresses the lovers of the ancient Greek battles, those who want to see with their own eyes, a major battlefield of the Persian Wars, the plain of Marathon. From Athens, we will drive towards the sacred plane of Marathon through the Attica highway and Marathon Avenue where the original Marathon Race passes from, and you can see signs that count each kilometer.

Marathon Battlefield Half Day Private Tour-Olive Sea TravelLater we will reach the Tumulus of Athenians; the site represents the courage, bravery and finally the victory of the Athenians against the Persians in 490 BC. Also, you will visit the Marathon Battlefield and Archaeological Museum of Marathon and a prehistoric cemetery that presents proof of the first civilized presence.

From there we will drive by the city of Marathon. Before leaving for Athens we will make our last stop at the lake of Marathon on the slopes of Mt Penteli, an artificial lake functioning still today as the main water reservoir for Athens.

Marathon & Thermopylae Full Day Private Tour-Olive Sea TravelApart from the magnificent view, you will be able to see the Marathon Dam, a miracle of engineering and the only one in the world made entirely of Pentelic marble (the king of marble, used for the Parthenon, on Acropolis Hill). Moreover, at the bottom, you will see an excellent modern replica of the treasury of the Athenians located initially in the sanctuary of Delphi. On our return trip, we will stop to enjoy a relaxing, traditional Greek lunch. And to conclude we will drive back to Athens.

Inclusions - Exclusions
Private Tours are personal and flexible just for you and your party.

Inclusions:

Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Bottled water

Exclusions:

Entrance Fees [6€ for over 6 yo for Non EU & 24 yo for EU Citizens]
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 280 €]
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Food & Drinks

Entrance Fees
ADMISSION FEES FOR SITES:

Summer Period: 6€ per person

(1 April – 31 October)

Marathon Tomb & Museum: 6€ (08:00am- 15:30pm, Tuesdays closed)

Winter Period: 3€ per person

(1 November – 31 March)

Marathon Tomb & Museum: 3€ (08:00am- 15:30pm, Tuesdays closed)

Free admission days:

6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
18 April (International Monuments Day)
18 May (International Museums Day)
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 3rd
28 October

Holidays:

1 January: closed
25 March: closed
1 May: closed
Easter Sunday: closed
25 December: closed
26 December: closed

Free admission for:

Escorting teachers during the visits of schools and institutions of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education and of military schools.
Members of Societies and Associations of Friends of Museums and Archaeological Sites throughout Greece with the demonstration of certified membership card
Members of the ICOM-ICOMOS
Persons possessing a free admission card
The employees of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Archaeological Receipts Fund, upon presentation of their service ID card.
The official guests of the Greek government, with the approval of the General Director of Antiquities.
Young people, under the age of 18, after demonstrating the Identity Card or passport to confirm the age.

Reduced admission for:

Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union who are over 65 years old, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
Holders of a solidarity card
Holders of a valid unemployment card.
Large families’ parents of children up to 23 yrs old, or up to 25 yrs old (on military service/studying), or child with disabilities regardless the age, having a certified pass of large families, certification from the Large Family Association or a family status certificate issued by the Municipality
Persons with disabilities (67 % or over) and one escort, upon presentation of the certification of disability issued by the Ministry of Health or a medical certification from a public hospital, where the disability and the percentage of disability are clearly stated.
Single-parent families with minors, upon presentation of a family status certificate issued by the Municipality. In the case of divorced parents, only the parent holding custody of the children
The police officers of the Department of Antiquity Smuggling of the Directorate of Security
Tourist guides upon presentation of their professional ID card.
University students and students at Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent schools from countries outside the EU by showing their student ID.

The pick up & drop off are included for all the private tours (for Athens hotels, port)

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