Marathon Private Day Trip with lunch

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clock6 hours

Overview

    Uncover the history of the battle of Marathon, the most important of the ancient years on this private, full-day tour from Athens! Enjoy a magnificent tour to Marathon and visit the birthplace of the Marathon Race and the Marathon Dam, the only marble dam in the world!

    Your first stop is Lake Marathon, of immense natural beauty. You can have a coffee or a snack at the cafe (own expense) and stroll leisurely toward Marathon Dam the world’s only marble dam.

    Second stop the Museum which houses findings from the Battle of Marathon and the Egyptian temple. Then visit the tomb of Plateis who fought with the Athenians at the historic battle.
    Third stop the Tomb of the Athenians, the burial mound which is the final resting place of 192 soldiers who died in the Battle of Marathon. Final stop lunch at a Greek tavern, with traditional delicacies.
    Note that the driver/guide cannot escort you inside inside the Museum and the Archaeological Site. You can book extra a licensed guide if you want.
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