
MARATHON & SOUNION TOUR
MARATHON LAKE
The tour starts by visiting the Marathon Lake which was formed after the construction of the dam. Its primary purpose was Athens’ water supply but it’s not used anymore. Today is the home of many bird and plant species.
Our next stop is the Marathon museum with beautiful exhibits from the Neolithic Era till the Roman period.
After the museum we will visit the tumulus of the Athenian soldiers who were killed during the marathon battle, which is also the birth place of the world famous marathon race.
Then we will visit the temple and sanctuary of goddess Diana, goddess of hunting which is well preserved.
CAPE SOUNION
Our next stop is cape Sounion where stands the temple of Poseidon, god of the sea, and the amazing view of the Aegean Sea. After the visit to the temple we will have lunch and then we will head back to Athens following the road along the Athenian coasts.
Rating system proves Quality!
The charge for the tours and transfers is based on the vehicle used, therefore is per vehicle and not per person.
The price includes the driver and the vehicle. Our drivers are very knowledgeable and can give you all the information about the archaeological sites, ancient history but also modern life and culture, although are forbidden by law to enter the sites with you. If you wish someone to enter the sites with you, we can arrange for you to have a licensed tour guide with an extra cost.
Our prices include the driver with the vehicle, fuel and in case of a trip outside of Athens it also includes the toll fair and the driver’s accommodation. The prices don’t include the fees to the sites, meals and in case of a trip outside of Athens your accommodation.
Tips are not mandatory, it is up to your discretion if you want to give and how much!
ITINERARY & PLANNING
DAYS
PLACES
DAY 1
ATHENS – MARATHON LAKE – MARATHON MUSEUM – TUMULUS OF MARATHON BATTLE – TEMPLE OF GODDESS DIANA – CAPE SOUNIO – ATHENIAN COASTS – ATHENS