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

Marathon Tomb - Visit Marathon battle fields and read the amazing history that is captured by the location and the burial mound, fill the area with a unique meaning. This 10m-high burial mound, sits 1km west of Marathon beach.
Ticket: 6€ Reduced: 3€ and includrs Msrathon Museum

Schinias - These battle fields become, one of the most popular coastal resorts in Attica located 40 km north east of Athens. Marathon bay or Schinias has a great reputation for its crystalline waters and the comfortable facilities

Archaeological Museum of Marathon - 5 km from Marathon bay, this excellent museum displays local discoveries from various periods, including Neolithic pottery from the Cave of Pan and finds from the Tomb of the Athenians.

Starting point of Marathon Route - The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth. Staring line is in Marathon modern town and the finish line is in Athens’ magnificent Olympic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games.

Marathon Lake - Lake Marathon is a water supply reservoir formed from the construction of Marathon Dam at the junction of Charadros and Varnavas Torrents near the town of Marathon, Greece. It was the primary water supply for Athens from 1931, when it became operational, until 1959. In 1959 water from Lake Yliki became available.

Battlefield of Thermopylae - Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces (notably the Spartans) and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides in the famous epitaph, “Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie. This passage from north to south along the east coast of Greek peninsula requires use of the pass and for this reason Thermopylae has been the site of several battles.

Thermopylae Museum - Next to the monument of Leonidas, in the historic Thermopylae, lies the innovative museum, dedicated to the 480 BC battle that changed the course of Greek history. Ticket 3€

Loutra Thermopilon - The baths of Thermopylae is known for the battle of Thermopylae between the Greeks and Persians in 480 b.C.The Hot Gates is “the place of hot springs” and in Greek mythology it is the cavernous entrances to Hades.

Mount Parnassus - Drive via Mount Parnassus (duration: 1 hour / 30 min) in central Greece that towers above Delphi, north of the Gulf of Corinth, and offers scenic views of the surrounding olive groves and countryside. According to Greek mythology, this mountain was sacred to Dionysus and the Dionysian mysteries. It was also sacred to Apollo and the Corycian nymphs, and it was the home of the Muses. Parnassus is one of the largest mountainous regions of Mainland Greece and one of the highest Greek mountains. Overnight on the slopes of this amazing mountain, in a traditional village

We can arrange accommodation for you in selected Boutique Hotels A’class or 3/4* Hotels with breakfast (additional cost 90€ per double room / weekend-holidays 110€ per double room - if more than 2 rooms 10% less. Driver’s room complimentary). If you wish to do do your own hotel reservation, you need to reserve an extra room for your driver.

• Professional English-speaking tour driver for 2 days
• Informative audio documentary with historical details during travel
• Pick up and drop off at your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus, or requested location
• Air-conditioned vehicles with included fuels, toll roads, and parking fees
• Accommodation for driver (complimentary)

• 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