The legendary Marathon 4-hour private shore excursion

Visit Marathon starting from Piraeus cruise port to admire the spirit of the Pheidippides and the original Marathon race. Experience a visit to important sites outside the beaten path of the most popular tours in Athens. Marathon is not only a historically important area but is also a truly gorgeous place to see.

Itinerary of the private tour to Marathon

Athens, Agia Paraskevi, Gerakas, Pallini, Rafina, Nea Makri, Marathon, Athens

Highlights of the legendary Marathon 4-hour private shore excursion

  • 4-hour private shore excursion to Marathon, combining modern and classical sites
  • Marathon, the actual starting point of the famous race, and the battlefield of the 490BC battle of Marathon
  • English speaking professional tour driver with pickup and drop off at Piraeus cruise terminal

Description of the Marathon half day private shore excursion

battle of marathonWe will pick you up from your cruise ship pier and take you on a fascinating shore trip to history. The tour will drive you through the interesting Northern suburbs of Athens, towards Marathon.

After an hour’s drive, you will reach the place where the actual Marathon race started. It is the most famous foot race of 42,195 kilometers (26 miles).

The event took its name from this region and is associated with the battle of Marathon in 490 BC between the Athenians and the Persians.

pheidippidisWhen the Athenians won this hard battle, a messenger named Pheidippides ran the distance from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory. When he reached Athens and informed the Athenians that the Persians lost, he passed away from exhaustion. Commemorating this event the Marathon race takes place every year all over the world.

Burial Mount of "Soros" at Marathon
Burial Mount of “Soros” at Marathon

At Marathon, you will see the tomb of the fallen Athenians, the Museum of the Marathon Race, the ancient site, and the actual starting point.

We will end this private shore excursion of Athens by driving back to Athens from the same route and dropping you off at Piraeus cruise port.

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