Athens

2 Days Herodotus Tour - Marathon, Thermopylae, Delphi, Thebes, Plataea, Salamis

Athens, Greece
Marathon Thermopylae Delphi Plataea Salamis Herodotus History 2 Days Tour

From $274.40

Price varies by group size

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up to 6 days in advance

  • 2 days
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Relive the greatest battles of the ancient Greco-Persian Wars documented in Herodotus’ “Histories” with this two-day tour that takes you from Marathon to Plataea. Save time with private transport and visit the battlefields and museums of Marathon, Thermopylae, Delphi, and Plataea, plus Mount Parnassus and Mount Cithaeron. Get an overview of the sites and their history from your driver and visit each at your own pace.
  • Touch on the most important Greco-Persian War sites in two days
  • Private transportation for hassle-free logistics and full flexibility
  • Avoid the fast pace and strict schedule of a large group tour
  • Scenic drives between the sites with time to stop and snap photos

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness. (Included:Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
  • Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus. Or request another location
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver for the 2 days
  • Your tour/driver provides informative audio documentary with historical details as you travel
  • Accommodation for driver (*complimentary only). See additional info
  • Entrance Fees to all sites & museums (Marathon, Thermopylae, Delphi, Thebes: Winter 15€/ Summer 27€)
  • Accommodation: We corporate with some of the finest hotels. We need to know the number of the rooms.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens center or Piraeus Port, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. Suggested departure time at 8.00 am or earlier in summer time If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs. Please do not hesitate to request another pick up/ drop off location (for Athens airport, an extra charge is applicable for toll roads & distance 36 km)

What To Expect

Day 1

Marathon, Thermopylae, Mount Parnassus: overnight / Herodotus History Greek Persian Battles Tour (Day 1)

9 Stops

Marathon Tomb

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Schinias

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Marathon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Starting point of Marathon Route

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marathon Lake

Admission Ticket Free

Battlefield of Thermopylae

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Thermopylae Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Loutra Thermopilon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Parnassus

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included, but we can make an arrangement for you and your driver in Boutique hotels 3 /4 stars. See additional info

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Delphi, Thebes, Plataea, Parama/Salamis : Herodotus History Greek Persian Battles Tour (Day 2)

7 Stops

Delphi Archaeological Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Delphi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tholos of Athena Pronaia

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Archaeological Museum of Thebes

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Plataea

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kithairon

Admission Ticket Free

Perama - Salamis Ferry Line

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please book this tour, at least 2 weeks prior, as we need time to reserve rooms for you and your driver. Parnassus mount & Delphi are very popular. *We can arrange accommodation for you in selected Boutique Hotels A'class or 4* Hotels with breakfast (additional from 125€ per double room / weekend-holidays from 150€ per double room / if more than 3 rooms 10% discount. Driver's room complimentary). If you wish to do do your own hotel reservation, you need to reserve an extra room for your driver.
  • You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
  • The driver is not a licensed tourist guide to accompany you on your walk to Delphi or inside any other archaeological site or museum. If you require an archaeologist tourist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally (in prior time). If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great Outing
Tony_A, Mar 2024
Nikolaos was our guide and driver. He was great Very informative and accommodating. We were picked up at our Airbnb, and dropped off there at the end of our tour. We learned a great deal about the Greco-Persian Wars, saw some amazing historical artifacts at the museums we visited (especially the ones at Delphi and Thebes), and were dazzled by the beautiful scenery of mountains, seashore and picturesque villages and towns. The overnight accommodations were quite good with a fine nearby restaurant for dinner. The second day was an added bonus when we got to meet and travel with Nikolaos' wife, Angela. I highly recommend the outing.

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