Discover two of Ancient Greece's most significant historical sites on this private full-day tour from Athens to Marathon and Thermopylae. Designed for history enthusiasts, this immersive journey explores the battlefields where legendary victories and heroic sacrifices helped shape the course of Western civilisation.
Travel in comfort with your private driver as you head to the Plain of Marathon, following part of the route of the original Marathon race. Visit the Tomb of the Athenians, the burial mound honouring those who defeated the Persian army in 490 BC, and learn about one of the greatest military victories of the ancient world.
Continue to the Archaeological Museum of Marathon, where artefacts reveal the area's long history, before visiting Marathon Bay, where the Persian fleet landed, and Marathon Lake, a picturesque reservoir surrounded by the slopes of Mount
Your journey then continues north to the legendary Thermopylae, the site of King Leonidas' heroic last stand against the Persian invasion in 480 BC. Visit the Historical Information Centre to watch an engaging 3D presentation before exploring the battlefield itself.
Stand before the impressive Leonidas Monument, overlooking the battlefield where the famous Spartan king and his warriors made their final stand. You'll also pass the natural hot springs that gave Thermopylae, meaning "Hot Gates", its name.
With private transport, flexible scheduling and hotel pick-up included, this tour offers a fascinating insight into the courage, strategy and legacy of the Persian Wars while visiting some of Greece's most iconic historical landmarks.
