Remarkable Marathon and Artemida 5-h private tour from Athens

Remarkable Marathon and Artemida 5-h private tour from Athens; Visit Marathon and Artemida (Brauron) from Athens or Piraeus Port with Athens Tour Greece. Experience a visit to important sites outside the beaten path of the most popular tours in Athens.

Marathon, Artemida, and Brauron are not only historically important areas but are also truly gorgeous places to see.

Itinerary of the Marathon and Artemida 5-h private tour from Athens

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

Highlights of Remarkable Marathon and Artemida 5-h private tour from Athens

• 5-hour private shore excursion to Marathon and Artemida, 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 driver with pickup and drop off at Piraeus cruise terminal or your hotel in Athens

Description of the Marathon and Artemida 5-h private tour from Athens

We will pick you up from your cruise ship pier and take you on a fascinating 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 490BC between the Athenians and the Persians.

When the Athenians won this hard battle, a messenger named Pheidipides 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.

At Marathon, you will see the tomb of the fallen Athenians. Later, the tour will continue towards Artemida, famous for the Temple of Goddess Artemis in Brauron that gave her name to the region.

The temple dates back to the 6th century BC; you will also visit the local museum featuring artifacts from ancient Athens and Marathon.

During this private shore excursion, you can get to know Brauron, one of the renowned ancient towns located so close to Athens.

King Theseus of Athens was the one who united all these areas to the Athenian State. Brauron was mostly known due to the Temple of Artemis and the yearly festival, Brauronia, organized as a tribute to the Goddess of hunting, who was also the protector of the region. Artemis was the sister of God Apollo and was incorporating characteristics of both a kind and a ferocious Goddess.

Artemida is also known for the impressive beaches and seaside coast, as well as its typical Greek taverns and bars. This tour aims at combining the classic with the modern, therefore you will truly enjoy passing by all these cozy little places.

We will end this private shore excursion driving back to Athens from the same route, and dropping you off at Piraeus Port or your hotel in Athens.

NOTE. An alternative tour is the full-day sightseeing tour in Athens with a visit to Marathon.

Tour Type

• Shore Excursion – Private tour
• Activity level: Moderate

Included in the tour

• Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle or similar appropriate for the size of your group
• Your tour will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking driver or escort possessing in-depth knowledge of Greece’s history and culture. They will provide insightful commentary throughout the journey, guiding you until the entrance of archaeological sites and museums. However, please note that drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside these venues.
• If you desire a licensed state tour guide to escort you within the archaeological sites and museums, providing comprehensive insights and explanations, we can gladly arrange one for an additional cost. These licensed guides are freelance professionals, and their availability is subject to your tour date.
• When a licensed tour guide or English-speaking tour escort accompanies a group, the professional driver may not necessarily speak English fluently. Their role is focused on providing safe transportation.
• Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Athens. Extra charge for hotels outside Athens.
• Pick up and drop off at Piraeus Port or Athens Airport.
• Pick up and drop off at our terminal: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 37, 117 43 Athens, Greece.
• Accommodation is based according to availability (for multiple-day tours only)
• Road tolls and all local taxes

Excluded from the tour

• Wine tasting fee (for wine tours)
• Olive oil tasting fee (for olive oil tasting tours)
• Optional Gratuities
• Food and beverage
• Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities. Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost. Read more for the Differences between a Tour Guide and a Tour Driver

Cancellation Policy

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Additional info

• Dress Code: When visiting religious sites, shoulders and knees must be covered out of respect for the cultural norms.
• Please review our Terms & Conditions and Frequently Asked Questions
• Upon booking, an electronic voucher will be emailed to you containing our contact information, tour details, and all necessary instructions. This voucher serves as your ticket and proof of purchase. Please present a printed or digital copy of the voucher on the day of your tour to redeem your activity.
• City Tax for Hotel Stays: Effective from January 1st, 2018, a City Tax for hotel overnights is applicable and not included in our excursion rates. Clients will need to pay this tax directly at their hotel upon check-out. The amount per room is as follows: 5-star hotel: €4/overnight || 4-star hotel: €3/overnight || 3-star hotel: €1.50/overnight
• Opening Hours and Entrance Fees for Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece
• Entrance Fees for Children from Non-EU Countries: Starting November 1st, 2019, children aged 6 and above from non-European Union (non-EU) countries will be required to pay the full entrance fee for Museums and Archaeological sites. For children from EU countries, the existing rates remain in effect. However, it is crucial to have their passports readily available to prove their nationality.

Persons with Disabilities

• Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora
• In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen.