Marathon Story: Marathon & Panathenaic Stadium

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Marathon Story: Marathon & Panathenaic Stadium Half-Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable Marathon Tour with us, commencing from Athens and winding through charming small towns until we reach Marathon. The epic tale of Marathon traces back to the heroic feat of Athenian Greek soldier Pheidippides in 490 BC. After the victorious Battle of Marathon, Pheidippides ran an astonishing 42.195 meters from the battlefield back to Athens to proclaim the “NIKE” (Victory) against the Persians, an act immortalized in the Marathon race held as the final event in every Olympic Games. Our journey includes visits to the archaeological museum, the Marathon tomb, and the race museum.

After Marathon, we drive back to Athens along the route of the classic marathon, the same road the Athens Marathon runners take today, to the Panathenaic Stadium. Built entirely of marble, it hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and is still the finish line of the Athens Marathon. Walk out onto the track, climb the marble seats and take in the view over the city. Join us for a truly unique tour experience!

Notes

We use luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles, legal and licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned.
Rates include all tolls, fuel, parking fees, and baggage charges.
Not included: Drinks, meals, entrance fees, accommodation, licensed guides (optional) and/or gratuities.
Prices are per car and not per person.
The driver will wait a maximum of 60 minutes after the indicated pick up time.
Tours are private, personal, and flexible just for you and your party.
For all tours except layover tours that starts/ends at Athens airport there will be a surcharge of 25% (Athens airport is 45-60 minutes drive from Athens, Piraeus port).
For services between 23:30 – 06:30 there will be a 20% surcharge.
Names Lists: Upon booking confirmation, you must provide a full list (names & surnames) for all members of your touring party. This is required by local authorities for all tours and failure to provide such a list may result in the cancellation of your tour.
Driver: Please be aware that your Driver is not permitted to enter archaeological sites and museums and offer a guiding service. Only Licensed guides, authorized by the Greek Ministry of Culture, are allowed to do so. Should you require a licensed guide to accompany you to the archaeological sites and museums, we can provide such service at an extra cost, or you can find a licensed guide on your own. Please note that, if you choose the service of a licensed guide for the full time of your tour, an additional seat in the vehicle will be required. Since your licensed guide will be in the vehicle during the tour. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu, in order for the appropriate vehicle to be provided for your Tour.
Licensed Guides: All accredited (official) guides are freelance professionals by law, who are hired by the operator on your behalf. The Licensed guide is responsible for issuing all pertinent documentation concerning his/her services (such as receipts, etc.).
Full day tour duration with a licensed guide is 8 hours and a half-day tour duration with a licensed guide is 5 hours.
Licensed Guides Extra Seat: Please note that, if you will be choosing the services of a licensed guide for FULL TIME, you will require an ADDITIONAL seat in your vehicle, since your guide will be riding with you. For example, should there be 3 persons in your party, you must select 4 persons on the menu (car type 4-7 people)
Luggage:
– Mercedes Sedan/Saloon (1-3 persons) max luggage: 3 pieces with the following maximum dimensions: height 63,5cm/25 inches, width 45cm/18 inches, depth 28cm/11 inches or 2 larger pieces
– Mercedes Minivan or Minibus 1 piece of luggage (up to above dimensions) plus 1 carry-on (not exceeding 3 kilos) per person. IMPORTANT: For each and every requested transfer service, you are required to inform us of the exact luggage description of your party.

Holidays

Archaeological sites are closed
• 1 January: closed
• 6 January: closed
• Shrove Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 25 March: closed
• Good Friday: until 12:00 closed
• Holy Saturday: 08.30-15.00
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: 08.30-15.00
• 1 May: closed
• Holy Spirit Day: 08.30-15.00
• 15 August: 08.30-15.00
• 28 October: 08.30-15.00
• 25 December: closed
• 26 December: closed

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Marathon Story: Marathon & Panathenaic Stadium

During our exclusive tour, we’ll take you to the renowned site of Marathon, the location of the historic Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. In this pivotal event, 10,000 Athenians and 1,000 Plataeans successfully forced the Persians to retreat to the sea, leading to the establishment of the “Marathon Run” as the concluding race in every Olympic Games. We then follow the marathon route back to Athens and finish, like every Athens Marathon runner, at the Panathenaic Stadium.

Highlights

Marathon Tomb
Marathon Museum
Marathon Run Museum
Marathon beach
Panathenaic Stadium

Duration

5 hours

Price

From €270 per car (prices are per vehicle, not per person).

1–3 people (sedan): €270
4–6 people (minivan): €390
7–10 people (minibus): €460
11–20 people: on request

All with an English-speaking driver. Entrance fees are not included. Ask us for a free quote.

Good to Know

Comfortable clothing and athletic walking shoes are recommended.
Hat and sun glasses are suggested.
Photography is permitted throughout the tour.
Local cash needed for entrance fees and small expenses (25€ pp)

FAQ

Marathon Story: FAQ

How long is the tour?

About 5 hours.

What will we see?

Marathon Tomb, Marathon Museum, Marathon Run Museum, Marathon beach, Panathenaic Stadium.

How much does the tour cost?

From €270 per car (prices are per vehicle, not per person). 1–3 people (sedan): €270 4–6 people (minivan): €390 7–10 people (minibus): €460 11–20 people: on request All with an English-speaking driver. Entrance fees are not included. Ask us for a free quote.

Is a licensed guide included?

Not by default. Should you require a licensed guide to accompany you to the archaeological sites and museums, we can provide such service at an extra cost, or you can find a licensed guide on your own.

What is included in the price?

Rates include all tolls, fuel, parking fees, and baggage charges. Not included: Drinks, meals, entrance fees, accommodation, licensed guides (optional) and/or gratuities.

What should we bring?

Comfortable clothing and athletic walking shoes are recommended. Hat and sun glasses are suggested. Photography is permitted throughout the tour. Local cash needed for entrance fees and small expenses (25€ pp)

Can the tour start or end at Athens airport?

Yes. For all tours except layover tours that starts/ends at Athens airport there will be a surcharge of 25% (Athens airport is 45-60 minutes drive from Athens, Piraeus port).