2 Days Private Tour: Persian War-Thermopylae,Marathon,Delphi,Salamis&Plateaus

2 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Follow the story of the Persian Wars across some of Greece’s most important historic landscapes on this private 2-day journey from Athens. Visit the battlefield...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Levadeia, Delphi, Marathon · Languages: English

Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions; 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 may have.; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infants must not sit on laps; Not wheelchair accessible; Don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have.; Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

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What's Included

Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water

Not Included

Entrance Fees
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)
Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms)
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Marathon-Thermopylae-Delphi We will visit the battlefield of Marathon where in 490B.C. the 192 Athenians gave their life in a battle that changed the line of history and Thermopylae where Leonidas and his 300 immortals died to save Greece. Then we will overnight at Delphi, the centre of the ancient world. Marathon Tomb One of our favorite tours, this one is dedicated to those who fell in the name of freedom. This special tour was designed to accommodate those interested in ancient Greek battles, those who want to discover the major battlefield of the Persian wars, the plane of Marathon. Heading out from Athens to the sacred plain of Marathon driving through Attica Highway and Marathon Avenue. This is the course of the original Marathon Race, as you will see by the signs that count each kilometre. Later we will reach the Tumulus of the Athenians; the site portrays courage, bravery and finally the victory of the Athenians against the Persians in 490 BCE. Archaeological Museum of Marathon Moving on we will also see the Marathon Battlefield, its Archaeological Museum with the tumulus of the 11 Plateans and a prehistoric cemetery that produces proof of the first civilized presence in this location. Marathon Beach Marathon bay is the exact location where Persians camped. Marathon Lake Driving by the present city of Marathon our last stop in this area we will be Marathon Lake, on the slopes of Mt Penteli. It is an artificial lake operating as the main water reservoir for Athens in the past and its dam, a great mechanic construction of the starts of 20th century. Historical Information Center Thermopylon Next, we will be back on board for a drive to Thermopylae. It was here that 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and his 300 brave Spartans heroically faced the Persian army. In the historical center, an informative 3D movie will be shown. Leonidas Monument Thermopylae As if traveling through time you will feel the presence of heroes who stood their ground for their freedom against a foreign conqueror. To conclude you will visit the statue of Leonidas standing exactly opposite Kolonos Hill where the persistent Spartans left their last breath. Battlefield of Thermopylae Walk around the Thermopylae Battlefield to see the landscape. Delphi After spending sometime in this area of bravery we will drive to the site of Delphi, an ancient Greek sanctuary with a PanHellenic character dedicated to god Apollo. It functioned as an Oracle and was considered ‘the naval’ the center of the word and is today a symbol of Greek cultural unity. The scenic location allows you to have a view of the Greek mountains and two more sites the Gymnasium and the secondary sanctuary of Athena Pronea. Delphi Archaeological Site In the site you will visit the Temple of Apollo where Pytheia spoke to the oracles, the theater and the stadium, while in the museum you will admire some incredible findings like the Charioteer.
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Day 02

Plataea-Salamis Navy Battle View point-Athens The second day we will drive to Platea to see another battlefield and then close to Salamis to see the place where the most famous naval battle took place. Plataea On the following day we will drive on the slopes of mountain Parnassus by the city of Leivadia to reach the battlefield of Plataies where the last decisive battle was held between the united ancient Greek cities and the diminished Persian army 479 BCE. Salamis Navy Battle View Point We will visit the place from where Xerxes was watching the navy battle of Salamis, a battle that changed the course of history. Athens And after that we will drive back to Athens.