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Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens

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icon9 hours  (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview

This is the ideal tour for history fans who are interested in ancient Greek battles. Start your day of Greek adventures with an Athens hotel pickup. You’ll be taken to multiple sites outside of Athens such as Marathon Archeological Museum, Marathon Battlefield, Marathon Lake, and Thermopylae’s Battlefield. Save hours researching Marathon and Themopylae attractions by having a comprehensive itinerary already planned out for you.
  • The perfect tour for history fans
  • Athens hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed sites
  • Save time and see many Marathon and Themopylae attractions in a day
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Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Bottled water
Entrance Fees [8€ for over 6 yo for Non EU & 24 yo for EU Citizens]
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 250 €]
Lunch

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up time adjustable upon your request.


Ports

  • Piraeus Port


  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Olive Sea Travel

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens.

Traveler Tips

  • "I highly recommend this tour to everyone because it is a very beautiful experience, but it would be a much more fantastic experience if you brush up on the history as well." See review
  • "Best to combine these on part of a multiday tour to cut down on commute time from Athens" See review

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Excellent day out
Peter_R
, Sep 2020
What an excellent trip! Our guide - "Dem" was so knowledgeable, he keep us engaged throughout! very interesting and highly recommend.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2020
Thank you for sharing this kind feedback. Dem, as all our drivers, has great knowledge in Greek history and tries to provide you with unique experiences. We, in Olive Sea Travel, hope to guide you again. Until then stay safe. Kind regards, Ioanna Gryllaki
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Good tour
downhomers
, Nov 2019
The tour was good but not much to see, just areas where battles took place. Guide was good but would recommend the group tour vice private tour.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2019
Thank you for sharing your feedback for your private tour, Marathon & Thermopylae. The driver as the rest of our team of Olive Sea Travel works hard to provide you with high quality of services. The tour was thematic, historical and cultural as you visited Marathon &Thermopylae. It is totaly different from a city tour that you have more options! We hope to see you again! Best regards, Nikoloudaki Eleftheria
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Marathon and Thermopylae Tour
Ken K
, Oct 2019
What a wonderful day! Our driver Mike was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and professional. As a Michigan State University Spartan I thoroughly enjoyed visiting Thermopylae and experiencing the actual ground the Spartans died defending. Mike suggested s wonderful seaside restaurant for lunch which capped off a perfect day.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2019
We are truly pleased with your awesome review! Mike is one of our best drivers, who loves driving and sharing his deep knowledge with you of Greek history and mythology. Marathon & Thermopylae is a historical, education and family tour which you can learn so many things about Ancient Greece and Persian Wars. You inform about the ethics of Ancient Greek people. We hope to see you again! Kind regards, Eleftheria Nikoloudaki
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Two For One
Robert T
, Aug 2019
We wanted to see Thermopylae because our teenage grandson watched 300 Spartans and is interested in military battles. It was a long ride from Athens and not much there except the site and a short film. However, we were not expecting much from Marathon and surprisingly we really enjoyed this part of the tour. The museum is special and the grounds reveal burial mounds and great architectural digs. Friendly and informative docent. Our driver was excellent.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2019
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We try to give you all our historical and mythical knowledge of the monument before the arrival. This is more comfortable as visiting the sights and you have already the knowledge. Finally, you are prepared for what you are going to see. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best regards, Nikoloudaki Eleftheria
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Beyond Amazing
msargis
, Sep 2018
So this was my first trip to the beautiful country of Greece and it was fantastic. Beautiful Countryside views and historical landmarks. The tour provided by Olive Sea Travels was amazing. Our tour guide, Dem, was very knowledgeable and courteous. Having seen the Marathon and Thermopylae sights, where the heroic Spartans made their last stand, where the Athenians defeated the Persians at Marathon Bay, and just being in that area was amazing. I highly recommend this tour to everyone because it is a very beautiful experience, but it would be a much more fantastic experience if you brush up on the history as well. 5 STARS
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2019
Thank you for sharing your feedback for your private tour in Marathon & Thermopylae. The team of Olive Sea Travel works hard to provide you with high quality of services even if the weather is not so good. Οur suggestion for authentic Greek cuisine is rewarding in the best way. We hope to see you again! Best regards, Nikoloudaki Eleftheria
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Great tour! Especially Thermopylae...
rn2md
, Mar 2018
Great tour! Especially Thermopylae even though the landscape has significantly changed in 2500 years. After reviewing some history and using some imagination, this is a worthwhile addition. The visitor center offers a helpful 3D movie to help underatand the high points of the site/battle. Kids can enjoy it too. Marathon was also interesting, but even less to see. Best to combine these on part of a multiday tour to cut down on commute time from Athens
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2019
Thank you for sharing your feedback for your private tour in Marathon & Thermopylae. The team of Olive Sea Travel works hard to provide you with high quality of services even if the weather is not so good. Οur suggestion for authentic Greek cuisine is rewarding in the best way. We hope to see you again! Best regards, Nikoloudaki Eleftheria
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