MARATHON & THERMOPYLAE FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR

Explore Ancient Battles: Marathon & Thermopylae Full Day Private Tour

Embark on a journey through time with Olive Sea Travel's exclusive full-day private tour to Marathon and Thermopylae. Discover the heroic tales and historical landmarks that shaped ancient Greece's rich history.

Tour Highlights:

Marathon Battlefield: Stand on the legendary plain where the Athenians fought off the Persians in 490 BC, a pivotal moment in Greek history.

Tumulus of Marathon: Pay homage to the Athenian soldiers who sacrificed their lives and visit the burial mound commemorating their bravery.

Thermopylae Pass: Trace the footsteps of King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans who made their legendary stand against the Persian invasion in 480 BC.

Leonidas Monument: Witness the majestic statue honoring King Leonidas, symbolizing courage and sacrifice.

Historical Insights: Gain deep insights into the strategic significance and heroic narratives of these pivotal battles from your knowledgeable guide.

Tour Details:

Duration: Full day (approximately 8-9 hours)

Departure: From your accommodation or a designated meeting point

Includes: Private transportation, professional guide, entrance fees, and lunch

Customization: Tailor the itinerary to your interests and pace, ensuring a personalized experience.

Immerse yourself in Greece's ancient history and legendary battles with Olive Sea Travel's expertly curated Marathon & Thermopylae Full Day Private Tour. Book your unforgettable journey today!

Highlights

Marathon- Thermopylae battlefields private tour

Tumulus of Athenians
Marathon Archaeological Museum
Marathon Battlefield – Marathon Bay
Marathon Lake
Thermopylae’s Battlefield
Historical Center of Thermopylae’s
Warm Springs

One of our favourite tours, dedicated to those who fell in the name of freedom. This special tour was designed to accommodate those interested in ancient Greek battles, those who want to discover two major battlefields of the Persian wars, the plane of Marathon and Thermopylae.

Marathon Battlefield Half Day Private Tour-Olive Sea TravelWe head out from Athens to the sacred plain of Marathon driving through Attica Highway and Marathon Avenue. This is the course of the Original Marathon Race, as you will see by the signs that count each kilometer.

Later we will reach the Tumulus of the Athenians; the site portrays courage, bravery and finally the victory of the Athenians against the Persians in 490 BCE.

Marathon Battlefield Half Day Private Tour-Olive Sea TravelMoving on we will also see the Marathon Battlefield, its Archaeological Museum and a prehistoric cemetery that produces proof of the first civilized presence in this location.

Driving by the present city of Marathon our last stop in this area we will be Marathon Lake, on the slopes of Mt Penteli. It is an artificial lake operated as the main water reservoir for Athens.

Besides the magnificent view, you see the Marathon Dam, a miracle Marathon & Thermopylae Full Day Private Tour-Olive Sea Travelof engineering, unique due to the fact that it’s the only one in the world made entirely of Pentelic marble (king of all marbles, used for the Parthenon, on Acropolis Hill). Moreover, at the bottom, you will see an excellent modern model of the treasury of the Athenians which was located in the sanctuary of Delphi.

Marathon & Thermopylae Private Tour -Olive Sea TravelNext, we will be back on board for a drive to Thermopylae. It was here that 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and his 300 brave Spartans heroically faced the Persian army. In the Historical Center, an informative 3D movie will be shown. As if traveling through time you will feel the presence of heroes who stood their ground for their freedom against a foreign conqueror. To conclude you will visit the statue of Leonidas standing exactly opposite Kolonos Hill where the persistent Spartans left their last breath. A place too sacred for words.

Heading back to Athens we will stop at the coastal town of Kammena Vourla, where we will enjoy a relaxing, traditional Greek lunch by the sea. And to terminate the tour we will drive back to Athens safe and sound.

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 [9€ for over 6 yo for Non-EU & EU Citizens]
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 330 €]
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Food & Drinks

Entrance Fees
ADMISSION FEES FOR SITES:

Summer Period: 9€ per person

(1 April – 31 October)

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

Thermopylae’s Historical Center: 3€ (09:00am- 17:00pm)

Winter Period: 6€ per person

(1 November – 31 March)

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

Thermopylae’s Historical Center: 3€ (09:00am- 17:00pm)

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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