Marathon Battle and Marathon Olympic Run Half Day Tour

Start the morning tour by heading towards the reputed local lake of Marathon, with an impressive marble dam constructed in 1929. The lake served as the main supplier of water for Athenian citizens until 1959. You may walk along the dam for a majestic view and enjoy a lunch break at the local café by the lake. Head back to Athens while following a road through green landscapes till you reach the city again.

Our next stop is at the archaeological Museum of Marathon. The museum houses five thematic exhibition rooms, a patio and a large storage basement. Its collections come directly from excavations in the surrounding area and include items from the Neolithic period to the late Roman era, the most famous being from the Tomb of the Athenians and the prehistoric burial grounds.

We will continue our private tour to get to the archaeological site of Marathon where we visit the Tumulus of the Athenians, which shelters the bodies of some two-hundred Athenians who fell in the battle of Marathon. Next important site of your Marathon tour is the trophy of Marathon, a replica of the original trophy. It was erected by the Athenians to commemorate their win in the battle of Marathon.

Start your day with a drive towards the area of Marathon, reputed for the starting point of the yearly Marathon run and a region where one the most historical ancient Greek battles took place 2500 years ago. You will cover a distance of approximately 30 km (19 miles) to the northeast of Athens, an area that borders the Aegean Sea. Visit the Marathon battle tomb site, where you will be guided around the tumulus of the Greek soldiers who were buried there after the end of the successful battle of the Greeks against the Persian troops that attempted invasion of the Greek continent in 490 B.C. Find out more about the details of one of history’s most crucial battles, the significance of which is still being taught in educational institutions worldwide.

Marathon bay is the exact location where Persians camped.

Step into the fascinating world of ancient cultural exchange at the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods in Brexiza, Nea Makri. This unique archaeological site blends Greek and Egyptian traditions, showcasing statues and ruins dedicated to deities like Isis and Osiris. Located near the stunning Marathon coastline, the sanctuary offers a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic connections between two great civilizations.