Athens · MARATHON & THERMOPYLAE TOURS
The plain where the Persians landed and the pass where three hundred held them are both day trips from Athens. These 15 cover the battlefields, the burial mound and the museums, with prices and how much of the day is driving.
Visit Delphi, Arachova, the Corycian Cave, and Thermopylae from Athens in one small-group day, with lunch and entry tickets extra.
“Took the tour with thanas. He picked us up at our hotel in a van, drove us to the theee destinations, and they guided us at these locations, single handedly! It was a long day of driving and touring, but it was so worth it. We toured Delphi on o”
Review of the private Delphi and Thermopylae tour from Athens, with ancient ruins, mountain views, hot springs, lunch tips, and practical advice.
“Perfect day! Seeing Delphi and the surrounding countryside was well worth the trip. Our guide Peter was very knowledgeable and accommodating throughout this wonderful day. Highly recommend.”
See Thermopylae, Meteora, and Delphi in one long private day from Athens, with Mercedes transport, local guiding, snacks, and Greek dinner.
“Isaac arrived on time and the car was very clean. He has super English Isaac was enthusiastic in sharing his country’s history as well as the many mythological stories We enjoyed the long day of driving as it was nice to experience Greece outside of the bustle of Athens”
Snorkel Marathon Cape and Schinias Bay from Nea Makri with a small group, local guidance, snacks, clear water, and beach time.
“It was amazing! Excellent guide even in the water, small group, amazing hospitality, and just overall a ton of fun!”
Compare Thermopylae and Delphi on a private day trip from Athens, with flexible pacing, a local taverna lunch, WiFi, and hotel pickup.
“We had a very good time on this tour. Alex was an excellent guide and driver, and the car was quite comfortable for the two of us, as we both require more leg room than average. Alex was informative, filling us in on the history and stories of places we passed, historical significance, and how daily life is affected by the areas we saw. He gave good directions at each place we stopped, and was quite accommodating to me, I was having mobility issues the day we took the tour. The scenery was beautiful, and the site itself was most definitely worth the trip. Overall we were definitely glad we…”
Escape Athens for a private 4x4 ride through Marathon’s mountains, olive groves, streams, lake, and hard-to-reach dam.
“We like this tour because We had the opportunity to be in contact with nature! It is all about the springs, the lake, the farms, the silence! It is difficult to find fresh air in Athens!”
Review of the Thermopylae and Delphi day tour from Athens, with ancient sites, mountain views, hot springs, lunch, costs, and booking advice.
“What a wonderful tour! Clear and prompt hotel pickup with van. Our guide, Panos, reviewed the day prior to leaving Athens. The length of the trip was discussed. Options were given in regards to the length of time in the van and stops. I think there were only 2 items on viator listed itinerary we skipped on (thermopylae museum and getting in hot springs). Loved the open expectations. Panos made the tour for us! He was very knowledgeable about Greek history and all sites during the tour. He answered a lot of our questions regarding topics not covered on the tour as well! We were not rushed and lunch in…”
Visit the Marathon and Thermopylae battlefields from Athens, with private transport, seaside lunch, museums, and a 3D film.
“Excellent trip with Nasos. Highly recommend. Included some views/perspectives on the battles that were unique and intriguing.”
Review of the private Athens to Thermopylae and Delphi tour, with battlefield sights, ancient ruins, museum tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Great driver. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic. Check the drive times! It’s 2.5 hours each way in a tight European car. Be careful if elderly. Oracle of Delphi / Temple of Apollo is up the face of a mountain and built into the slope. Everything requires walking in the sun. My 72yo mother really struggled to get up. Bring umbrellas to protect you from the sun, almost zero shade while exploring. Sunscreen a must. Didn’t book lunch thru Viator but driver gave us a great recommendation that ended up being one of the better meals we had in Athens vicinity. We were a party of three - elderly mom stayed in front seat,…”
Visit Thermopylae and Delphi on a private Athens day trip with a driver, museum access, mountain views, and a memorable Greek lunch.
“George was a great driver, and we really liked being able to control our schedule for the day. He entertained us on the drive with stories that combined history, mythology, and Hollywood movies 😀, and arranged for lunch at a lovely restaurant with great food and a fantastic view. If you’re wondering whether a trip to Delphi is worth it—it most definitely is. The site is amazing; we found it more interesting than the Acropolis. You could save a bit of money by booking seats on a tour bus, but honestly those groups looked a kind of miserable. If it’s in your budget, I highly recommend arranging for a private…”
Review of a private Delphi and Thermopylae day trip from Athens, with Arachova, flexible sightseeing, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing time at Delphi! Loved visiting the Temple of Apollo. Stephanos was an excellent and very knowledgeable guide!”
Travel from Athens to Meteora by private car, with stops at Thermopylae and Theopetra, flexible sightseeing, monastery visits, and local lunch.
“Alex was an incredible host and driver for our private excursion to Meteora. Even though they tell you that the drivers are not tour guides, Alex was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. If you are visiting from Athens its 3-4 hour one-way so this becomes a very long day. There were 4 of us travelling together and this private tour is certainly one of the best ways to travel.”
Review of a private 2-day tour from Athens to Delphi, Thermopylae, and Meteora, with private transport, Wi-Fi, and monastery visits.
“Wonderful guide, Yannis, was a fountain of knowledge and a fantastic storyteller. Incredible locations and history. Definitely take this little road trip adventure - you won’t regret it!”
Explore Marathon’s battlefield, tomb, museums, lake, sanctuary, and Panathenaic Stadium on a private Athens tour with transport included.
“Many stops and a variety of sights trip includes wonderful maeathon museum and trip to battlefield. Our guide pericles was great0 very friendly and knew the subject he went out of his way to give us a great experience a very full half day and we'll worth it”
Trace the Persian Wars from Marathon to Thermopylae and Plataea on a private Athens day trip with a historian guide and hotel pickup.
“I am a history professor, and I have taught the Greco-Persian Wars to my students for over two decades. To be able to walk the battlefields of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Platae, and to see Salamis straight, where the naval battle that possibly saved Western Culture took place, was beyond surreal! Phillipi was a fantastic guide, and even though I am well versed in the history, he supplied many interesting tidbits of information that I did not know. The tour was long but never rushed. Phillipi was patient and gave us all the time we needed to take pictures and videos. The tour involved a lot of driving, but the countryside…”
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