Private Day Trip to Marathon-Thermopylae
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Private Day Trip to Marathon-Thermopylae

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Stop At: Marathon Tomb, Marathon 190 07 Greece

The most important surviving monument of Marathon is the tomb of Marathon, the tomb (soros) of 9 m. and a diameter of 50 m. covers the bones of the 192 Athenians who fell at the battle of Marathon. Beneath the soil excavation was discovered the ashes layer of the fire, with the incinerated bones. According to the customs, the winners collected their dead from the battlefield, put them at the stake and they burned them, while around the fire a feast was prepared to honor their bravery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Marathon, Vranas, Marathon 190 07 Greece

Marathon is is a town in Greece and the site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, in which the heavily outnumbered Athenian army defeated the Persians. Legend has it that Pheidippides, a Greek herald at the battle, was sent running from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory, which is how the marathon running race was conceived in modern times.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Battlefield of Thermopylae, Thermopylae Greece

Battle of Thermopylae, (480 BCE), battle in central Greece at the mountain pass of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars. The Greek forces, mostly Spartan, were led by King Leonidas. After three days of holding their own against the Persian king Xerxes I and his vast southward-advancing army, the Greeks were betrayed, and the Persians were able to outflank them. Sending the main army in retreat, Leonidas and a small contingent remained behind to resist the advance and were defeated

Duration: 1 hour

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Included
  • English Speaking Driver(not allow to escort you into the sites/museums)
  • WiFi on board
  • Fuel and tolls
  • Mercedes Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Mineral Cold Water
Not included
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals
  • Licensed Tour Guide (Bookable upon request by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
  • Entry/Admission - Marathon Tomb
  • Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of Marathon
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Stroller accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
  • Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
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