Highlights
- Enjoy round-trip transportation in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Visit the spiritual center of the universe, according to ancient Greek mythology
- Visit a UNESCO site with an experienced driver.
- You will see where the battle of marathon took place and the mound.
- You will see the amazing marathon dam and the lake.
Description
Marathon is one of the top day trips from Athens, but reaching this historic town by public transportation takes hours. Skip the hassle of the train with this half-day driving tour that gives you enough time to visit all famous attractions, from the Battle of Marathon site to the Marathon Run Museum. You’ll even stop by the stadium in Athens that marks the end of Pheidippides’ legendary marathon run in 490BC. In addition, we will visit the beach of Marathon with its green landscape and its clear blue waters.
Itinerary
Athens: Pick up from your Hotel /Airbnb
Marathon Tomb, Marathon 190 07 Greece, 1 hour
Marathon Lake, Marathon Greece, 30 minutes
Marathon, Marathon, East Attica Region, Attica, 20 minutes
Archaeological Museum of Marathon, Vranas, Marathon 190 07 Greece, 30 minutes
Marathon Beach, Nea Makri, Marathon Greece, 5 minutes
Athens: drop off your Hotel /Airbnb
What's Included
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver with deep knowledge
- Hotel/Airbnb/Airport/Port pick up
- Wifi on Board
- Skip the line tickets - Guaranteed to skip the lines - Upon your request
- Transportation with Minivan or Mercedes Benz or New Scoda Fabia 2023
Not Included
- Licensed guided
- Lunch (at own expense)
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Adults visiting Marathon museum pay around €6 (peak season) or €3 (off-season), which includes the archaeological site and museum. Half-off admission is available to seniors, students, and people under 25 from EU member states.
- The drive from Athens to Marathon takes roughly 1.30 hours, depending on traffic. Factor in around four hours of sightseeing at the archaeological site and museum and time for lunch, and you’ll end up with a long day trip
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