From Athens: Marathon Battlefield and Museum Private Tour

Explore the ancient battlefield of Marathon on a private tour from Athens. Learn about the battle that took place in 490 BC and see the Marathon Dam, the only dam in the world made entirely of Pentelic marble.

Depart from Athens and drive towards the sacred plain of Marathon through the Attica highway and Marathon Avenue. See signs that count each kilometer of the original Marathon Race.

Reach the Tumulus of Athenians, a site that represents the courage, bravery, and victory of the Athenians against the Persians in 490 BC. Visit the Marathon Battlefield and the Archaeological Museum of Marathon.

See a prehistoric cemetery that presents proof of the first civilized presence. Drive by the city of Marathon and make a last stop at the lake of Marathon on the slopes of Mt Penteli, an artificial lake functioning still today as the main water reservoir for Athens.

Admire the magnificent view of the Marathon Dam, a miracle of engineering and the only one in the world made entirely of Pentelic marble. At the bottom, see an excellent modern replica of the treasury of the Athenians located initially in the sanctuary of Delphi.

On the return trip, stop to enjoy a relaxing, traditional Greek lunch. Finally, drive back to Athens.