From Athens: Private Historic Tour to Marathon & Thermopylae English Tour
ID: GYG412391-748233
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover where some of the most significant battles of the ancient Greek world took place on this private trip to Marathon and Thermopylae from Athens. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Marathon.
Visit some of the most interesting and exciting sites of historical battles in the ancient Greek world, and learn about the battles while doing so. See the sites of the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae, and see their associated museums and monuments.
Learn about the Battle of Marathon, during the second campaign of the Persians against Greece, and how the Persians and Greeks fought on the plain of Marathon in 490 BC.
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Marathon, which explores the history of the area from prehistoric times to the Roman period with archaeological finds from different periods in the area's history.
See finds from the tombs of those who died in the battle, and items from the Roman Sanctuary of the Egyptian gods in Brexiza.
Move on to the site of the Battle in the Straits of Thermopylae, and learn about Leonidas of Sparta, and the heroic efforts of the heavily outnumbered Greek forces. See the statue of Leonidas and the Thermopylae Museum, its three exhibition halls, and multimedia presentations.
Stop at the springs of Thermopylae, and see the hot thermal water that runs through the area and stays at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) year-round. Take a coffee break here, where Hercules stopped to enjoy the natural spa after his triumphs. Return to Athens at the end of the day.
Highlights
- Learn the exciting history of the famous battles of Marathon and Thermopylae
- Visit the museums at each battle site and see relevant historical artifacts
- See the statue in honour of Leonidas, famous hero of the Battle of Thermopylae
- Stop at the springs of Thermopylae and see where Hercules once stopped to relax
- Discover artifacts from many archaeological periods at the Museum of Marathon
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All the dates of the tour are guaranteed departure
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
