Ancient Greek History Tour: 8-Hour Luxury Experience

Explore Athens and Marathon in luxury with our Mercedes E class tour. Enjoy 8 hours of ancient history, comfort, and top-notch service.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Acropolis - The most significant and exquisite sanctuary of ancient Athens, accompanied by its dedicated archaeological site museum.
  • Acropolis Museum - The most significant and exquisite sanctuary of ancient Athens, accompanied by its dedicated archaeological site museum.
  • Plateia Syntagmatos - Constitution Square
    The Hellenic Parliament is housed in the Old Royal Palace, which overlooks Constitution Square in Athens.
  • Akadimia (Academy) - Athens Trilogy
    The three undeniable gems of Athenian neoclassical architecture: The University of Athens, the Academy, and the National Library.
  • Hellenic Parliament - Change of Guards
    The Presidential Mansion is the prime location to witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony in Athens.
  • Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre - Athens Foundation Cultural Centre
    The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the Faliro bay area, featuring the Greek National Opera and a 210,000 m² park.
  • Panathenaic Stadium - Panathenaic Stadium
    The venue of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now used for ceremonial events and live music concerts.
  • Mount Lycabettus - Lycabettus Hill
    This notable limestone peak offers a cable car, an open-air concert venue, and panoramic views of Athens.
  • Plaka - Plaka
    Plaka, with its maze-like streets and neoclassical architecture, is the historic neighborhood of Athens, nestled around the Acropolis.
  • Mikrolimano - Mikrolimano
  • Piraiki - Salamis naval battle
  • Kastella - Kastella port
  • Flisvos Marina - Marina
  • Maximus Mansion - Maximus mansion
  • Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center - Zappeion
  • Tower of the Winds - Tower of the winds
  • National Garden - National garden and the solar clock
  • Marathon - The well-known story of Pheidippides running from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory, covering a distance of about 25 miles or 42 kilometers. Starting from the Kallimarmaro Stadium, we follow this path through one of the most remarkable cities in global history.

The Marathon Tomb, located close to the road, 4 km from the town of Marathon, is also known as the Tomb of the Athenians. It is the final resting place of the 192 Athenian soldiers who perished in the Battle of Marathon. This battle, which took place in this fertile plain, resulted in the defeat of the Persian army by the Athenians and is considered one of the most significant moments in European history. Listen to your guide as they recount the story of this bloody battle that occurred in 490 B.C. during the first Persian invasion of Greece. Learn how these fallen hoplites were cremated and buried in this tomb as a testament to their sacrifice and bravery.

Your tour will continue to the site where the myth of the marathon race originated. Your guide will share the fascinating legend of the soldier who ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce their victory over the Persians, collapsing to death upon completing his duty.

You will board your private car and enjoy a short drive through the lush nature on the provincial road to Lake Marathon. At the lake’s cafe, you may want to enjoy a drink or a snack (at your own expense). You will then take a relaxing walk to the Marathon Dam, which serves as Athens’ water reservoir. Apart from the serene and romantic view, this structure is unique as it is the only dam in the world entirely paneled with pristine white marble. You will have the freedom to walk around, explore the area, and enjoy its majestic view.

  • Marathon Lake - Tour of the Lake of Marathon and Marathon Dam
  • Marathon Run Museum - Museum of the Marathon Run
  • Marathon Tomb - Tour of the Marathon Tomb
  • Archaeological Museum of Marathon - Tour of the Archaeological Museum of Marathon
What's Included
  • Mercedes E class
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Fuel and tolls
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Lunch, other beverages and meals.
  • Entrance fees for all the attractions
  • Official tour guide (you can include one after the booking)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • For pickups from/to the airport, there is extra charge 40€
Additional Information

We love our city. The most passionate drivers offers you a time lapse into the Ancient Greek History in 8 hours. Trust the locals. We specialize in leisure and business trips. A team of responsible drivers corresponds your needs. Our luxurious cars are equipped with all amenities such as, CLIMA, LEATHER SEATS,GPS NAVIGATOR and WIFI. We would be happy to offer our services and fulfill all your needs. All our drivers are fluent English and upon request French and German speakers The training and the knowledge of our drivers is unique, ready to offer their services,satisfying all your demands All identification details and personal requirements of our staff is available to you, upon request, at any time. Our aim is to provide the best quality services and make your stay in Greece more pleasant and successful. All our tours are becoming with Mercedes E class

Location
Athens
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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