Marathon half day tour
Explore the location of Marathon where the battle of Marathon took place in 490BC. Admire Marathon lake and visit the Museum of Marathon race and the archaeological museum of Marathon.
We start our tour, heading northeast of Athens and make our first stop after 50 kilometers, at the famous lake of Marathon. We admire the artificial dam and the lake which is a source of water supply to the city of Athens. The next stop is the town of Marathon, where we will visit the museum of the Marathon route (race). Personal belongings of known marathon runners, donated by them to the museum, will surprise you (medals, cups and so on). Our next photo stop is at the Stadium, where every year, the Authentic Marathon Race starts. Continuing, we reach the Tomb of Marathon, created in honor of the fallen in the battle of Marathon against the Persians. Finally, we visit the Archaeological Museum of Marathon, where you will see great finds. Upon our return, we follow the original route of the marathon road to the city of Athens. Duration 5 hours This tour can be combined with the Temple Artemis and the Cape Sounion tour Check the Athens Suburbs day tour For your information All Archaeological sites and museums are closed: On January 1st, March 25th, Easter Day, May 1st, December 25th & 26th. Free admission days March 6 - In memory of Melina Mercouri. April 18 - International Day of Monuments. May 18 - International Museum Day. October 28 – National Celebration. The last weekend of September annually, (European Heritage Days). Every first and third Sunday of the month from November 1st to March 31st. Free admission for EU citizens up to 25 years old by showing their identity card or passport. Non-EU citizens up to 18 years old by showing their identity card or passport. Disabled people and people accompanying blind or disabled people (disability more than 67%) Thank you for contacting Michael's Amazing Tours .
Description
Highlights
Marathon Lake
Marathon run museum
Marathon Archaeological museum
First Hellenic Cemetery
Marathon Tomb
Marathon Stadium
Entrance fees
Tuesday-Friday
Entrance fee 5 €
(8.30am-3.30pm )
Entrance fee 5 €
Summer period 1st April – 31 October
Tuesday-Friday
Saturday-Sunday
Monday closed
Entrance fee 5 €
Entrance fee 5 €
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