Begin your day with a private pickup by an English-speaking driver from your Athens hotel for a 45 km journey to Marathon, the historic site of the 490 BC Battle of Marathon. This fully customizable and private tour includes: Lake Marathon: Explore or swim at this artificial lake, which supplied water to Athens from 1931 to 1959. Marathon Tomb: Visit the monument honoring 192 Greek soldiers who defeated the Persian cavalry. Learn the legend of the messenger who ran 40 km to Athens to announce the victory, inspiring the modern marathon race. Marathon Run Museum: Discover the history of Olympic marathons and view a rare sports collection dating back to 1896. After your visit, your driver will return you to your accommodation.
Athens
Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Athens at a convenient time of your choice.
Marathon
In the historic municipality of Marathon 28 km from the center of Athens, lies the dam of the artificial Marathon lake.
Marathon
This is where the dead from the Battle of Marathon is buried. Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC, during the first Persian invasion of Greece.
Marathon
The museum mainly houses findings originating from the Battle of Marathon and from the Egyptian temple built nearby.
Marathon
The permanent exhibition of the “Olympic Marathon” presents for the first time in public the history of the Olympic Marathons from 1896 to 2000.
Approximate. The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your booking.
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