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Private Tours
Private Marathon Half-Day Tour
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Tour Highlights
- Enjoy beautiful views of Marathon Lake and surrounding area
- Learn the history of the Battle of Marathon
- Follow the route of the original marathon race
About This Tour
Begin with hotel pick-up in your air-conditioned vehicle. Your first stop is the Marathon Tomb — also known as the Tomb of the Athenians — the final resting place of 192 soldiers who died in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. Hear from your guide about this decisive battle that repelled the first Persian invasion of Greece.
Continue to the site where the marathon race originated, and hear the legend of the soldier who ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce the Persian defeat. Then enjoy a short drive to Lake Marathon — a reservoir of remarkable natural beauty entirely panelled in pristine white marble, making it the world's only marble dam. Stroll leisurely toward the dam before returning to Athens.
What's Included
Included
- Professional & licensed guide
- Transportation by a deluxe A/C vehicle
- Entrance fees
Not Included
- Meals and drinks (snacks at own expense)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Point
Hotel pick-up included
