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Marathon and Sounio, full-day, private tour 🇬🇷

Marathon and Sounio, full-day, private tour 🇬🇷

190€ / per person
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Early in the morning, we drive towards Marathon Avenue, which constitutes the actual and original Marathon running race that was conceived in modern times based on the Pheidippides route, reaching the Marathon battlefield, where the most deciding battle for the future of both Greece and Europe was held in September 490 BC. between Greeks and Persians, and is considered the turning point of world history. Inside the archaeological site of Marathon, we admire the Tumulus of Athenians and then we visit the Marathon Archaeological Museum in which the exhibits date back from the Prehistoric to the Late Roman era.
We continue our tour by reaching the ancient theater in Thorikos, which is the oldest known theatre in existence, located north of the ancient mining town of Lavrio. Afterward, we have a quick stop at the center of Lavrio, which in antiquity was famous for its rich silver mines, some of the oldest in the world. Nowadays, Lavrio has ubiquitous cafes and restaurants most of them in restored old houses in the paved streets of the town, while private yaughts are gracing the harbor. At this point, we take a break to enjoy our lunch.
Moving on, we drive to the archaeological site of Cape Sounio, the southeastern edge of the Attica Peninsula, to visit the dominating Temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses, surrounded by the remains of fortifications as well as the gateway (porticos). Apart from the unique location and if we are lucky, we will stare at the romantic and breathtaking sunset. The Temple of Poseidon was designated a Unesco’s World Heritage Archaeological Site in 2014, as part of Ancient Lavrion. Nearby there are also the remains of the temple Athena Souniada.
We get our way back to Athens with a stop at the magnificent natural landscape of Vouliagmeni’s lake to enjoy the rare geological phenomenon and then we steer towards via a scenic seaside drive passing through the uptown suburbs of Athens, Varkiza, Voula, Glyfada, crossing the coastline known as the Athenian Riviera where we have our final stop at the ‘Stavros Niarchos’ foundation cultural center.
Our tour has come to its end and if you still have the strength and mood for further explorations in the paved old city of Athens, we drop you off in Plaka, optionally, as our final stop.

*Significant Note: A minimum participation of 2 people is necessary for the private tour to be performed.

 

  • Destination
  • Departure
    Hotel pick up / drop off
  • Departure Time
    Approximately 08:00
  • Return Time
    Approximately 16:00
  • Dress Code
    Comfortable
  • Included
    Bottled Water
    Hotel pick up / drop off
    Luxury mini bus vehicle
    Professional driver with deep knowledge of the Greek history

Tour Plan

1

Marathon Battlefield

 
2

Tumulus of Athenians

 
3

Marathon Archaeological Museum

 
4

Ancient Theater in Thorikos

 
5

Lavrio

 
6

Lunch break

 
7

Cape of Sounio

 
8

Temple of Poseidon

 
9

Vouliagmeni's Lake

 
10

Athenian Riviera - Varkiza - Voula - Glyfada

 
11

'Stavros Niarchos' foundation cultural center

 
12

Plaka – The Old City (optional as final stop)

 

Tour Location

Marathon Battlefield, Tumulus of Athenians, Marathon Archaeological Museum, Ancient Theater in Thorikos, Lavrio, Cape of Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Vouliagmeni's Lake, Athenian Riviera - Varkiza - Voula - Glyfada, 'Stavros Niarchos' foundation cultural center, Plaka – The Old City (optional as final stop)
Archaeological Site & Museum of Marathon
Season Working days & hours Entrance Fees
Summer (1/4 - 31/10) Every day: 08:00 - 15:30 9 €
Winter (1/11 - 31/3) Wednesday - Monday: 08:00 - 15:30 6 €
  Tuesday: closed  
Temple of Poseidon
Season Working days & hours Entrance Fees
Summer (1/4 - 31/10) Every day: 08:00 - sunset, about 20:00 10 €
Winter (1/11 - 31/3) Every day: 09:30 - sunset, about 17:00 5 €
The entrance fees mentioned in the tour may be modified by each third party without any notice. Therefore, our company has no responsibility for any change and reserves regarding the published fees for admissions to museums and archeological sites.
1. Cancellation 24 hours before the service date, the paid amount is 100% refundable (including all services, related taxes and fees). However, cancellation 24 hours less before departure, no paid amount is refunded.No administration fee is added to this charge.
 
2. Hotels and Licensed Tour Guides are external cooperators and have their own cancellation policy.
 
3. In case of natural disasters (fire, earthquakes, floods) or in case of strikes of the organizations involved in any Private City Break or Day Trip or Multiday Tour, the refund is 100% be immediately notified via the email address you used when making your reservation.
 
4. All banking institutions, in the case of cancellation, charge a levy fee depending on their respective policies. Moreover, some travel services provided by third-party providers may not be subject to change or cancellation, even upon timely notice, and charges may apply up to 100% of this part of the tour package. Our company has no responsibility for the respective policy.
 
5. In case the customer does not show up within one hour of the scheduled appointment and there isn't any prior written notification (via email: info@mythicalgreece.gr) concerning the delay by the customer's side, then, the Private City Break or Day Trip or Multiday Tour is automatically canceled and no paid amount is refunded.
 
6. The customer must have valid travel insurance that fully covers all personal requirements, including cancellation fees, medical expenses and repatriation costs in the event of a personal accident or illness.
 
7. Mythical Greece constitutes a project of the Travel Ambassador Group Ltd company, registered in the United Kingdom, with company number "12787374". We reserve the right to amend or modify the Cancellation Policy at any time and any alterations will be published on the website.

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