Marathon, Thermopylae, Thebes/Plataea, Herodotus Private Tour 10h

Athens, Greece

Marathon Thermopylae Plataea Salamis Herodotus History Tour up to11 hours

From $121.37

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Greece’s ancient battlefields offer a fascinating glimpse into this country’s long history. With this unique tour, you’ll delve into the Herotodus’ telling of the Persian Wars by visiting all the major battlefields in a single day with a historian guide. Stop at the battlefields of Marathon, Thermopylae, Thermopylae, and Plataea as your guide explains each site’s role in this legendary conflict between Greece and Persia.

Hassle-free pickup and transportation to the Persian War battlefields
Explore the ancient sites with a guide for historic insights and context
Visit three major archaeological museums along the route
A private tour, ideal for history buffs who want an in-depth experience

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
Private Transportation includes: (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 leader for the day
Your driver provides informative books, map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel

Entrance Fees to all sites & museums. Marathon - Thermopylae - Thebes: Winter 9€ / Summer 15€
Licensed Archaeological / Historian tour guide up request (Additional charge )
Additional charge is applicable from *15€ per way from pickup/drop off, more than 7 km from Athens .
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Start time

07:30 AM

Pickup details

For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in/ from Athens center up to 7 km, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. We recommend that this tour starts at 7.30 am or earlier in summer time If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs. Additional charge is applicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance 75 km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan 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.

Your private tour is available from Athens city center. Additional charge is aplicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office
Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 10 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
This is a tour strictly to see the battlefields and the scenery (drive via mountains), there are few ancient ruins to see. Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours 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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4.5

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Great day, so much...

Scott_S, Mar 2024

Great day, so much history packed into one day! Recommend you read up a bit on the history of these sights, which will help you understand what you're seeing.

Great Battlefield tour

Annie_S, Oct 2023

As a history lover, this was a great chance to see the battlefields I have read about for years. It is easier to understand a battle once you walk the ground it happened on. But know this is a very fast paced tour through history. If I had one area of constructive criticism, it would be that there is no way but to walk across a busy highway at Thermopylae; it might be safer to drive your guests over...

Great way to see Greek history

Victoria_H, Jul 2023

We had Nikolaus for this tour and he was a fantastic guide who shared many historical facts about each location and the history of early Greece. We were able to visit many of the battlefields that took place in Thermopylae, Marathon and Thebes. It was really fascinating being able to see these sights and imagine what it was like while viewing what was left of the ancient ruins. Nikolaus was a safe, friendly driver and would highly recommend him for this tour. He took the time to help us squeeze in a quick visit to Delphi which was not on our original itinerary and he treated us to ice coffees through the day.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello Victoria...thank you for taking your time to write us this informative and kindness review.

My wife and I, along with...

Christopher_N, Jul 2023

My wife and I, along with a friend, did this tour on June 23rd, 2023. We were picked up promptly from our hotel and had a long but very pleasant tour. Our driver, Christos Exarchopoulos, drove very safely in an immaculately clean and comfortable Mercedes sedan. He is extremely knowledgable and provided much information about the sites we visited. He also had videos about the sites and the history associated with them that we could see while travelling, and maps we could consult. We thoroughly recommend this tour for those with an interest in the geopolitical significance, at the time, of these battles.

A truly wonderful day.

JohnTheodore_K, Jun 2023

As a Greek American seeing the battle sights of the Greek/Persian war that changed the course of history has been very important to me. This tour allowed me to do that. Our guide Nikos greatly enhanced the experience. He took us to the sights and through passing on his extensive knowledge of the history of the sights added substantial information that greatly enhanced my understanding of the events leading up to the battles and the factors that decided them. I highly recommend this tour and highly recommend our outstanding guide, Nikos.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello John, thank you for taking your time to write us this kindness review

Thoroughly Recommend

Oscar_S, Jan 2023

A brilliant tour for any Classical History/Persian Wars buffs. It's a long day but if you're on a time crunch and want to see all of the important sites then this is for you. You get to see Marathon, Thermopylae(The place from 300), Salamis and Platae. You make stops to several museums as well on the journey. Christos was our guide and he was fantastic. He had lots of additional information about each site and lots of interesting materials to read/watch. He was very friendly too. Seeing the battlefields of the Persian Wars is a powerful experience not soon forgotten.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hello Oscar, than you a lot for this review and for your kindness

If you love ancient military history, this is the tour for you!

WilliamL_W, Jul 2021

I am a history professor, and I have taught the Greco-Persian Wars to my students for over two decades. To be able to walk the battlefields of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Platae, and to see Salamis straight, where the naval battle that possibly saved Western Culture took place, was beyond surreal! Phillipi was a fantastic guide, and even though I am well versed in the history, he supplied many interesting tidbits of information that I did not know. The tour was long but never rushed. Phillipi was patient and gave us all the time we needed to take pictures and videos. The tour involved a lot of driving, but the countryside was so spectacularly beautiful that it made the time go by quickly. This tour is a must if you love Greek history. Be sure to book it when in Athens, and don't forget to request Phillipi as your guide. I certainly plan to when I return to Greece.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Hi Bill Thank you a lot for your kindness