Marathon, Thermopylae, Thebes/Plataea, Herodotus Private Tour 10h
Overview
We visit Historical Battle fields as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy the history & scenery.
If you want to see most of Herodotus History Greek Persian Wars, then combine all battle fields in a full day tour.
The tour starts with convenient pickup and takes you to Marathon fields, Tomb, & museum. Continue via Marathon lake to Thermopylae. Visit battle fields, Leonidas Memorial, Kolonos hill, Hot springs & Museum. Next to Thebes, visit a Unique Museum. Nearby visit Plataea Acropolis, Battle fields & Kargathia Spring. Drive via Mount Kithaeron, pass by Elefsina port and take the coastal road back to Athens
This is a tour strictly to see the battlefields, museums and the scenery (drive via mountains), there are few ancient ruins to see.
What's Included
- Your driver provides informative books, map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel
- Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
- Government Fees
- Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus. Or request another location
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver leader for the day
- Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- Entrance Fees to all sites & museums. Marathon - Thermopylae - Thebes: Winter 10€ / Summer 20€
- Tips are at your discretion.
Meeting and Pickup
For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in/ from Athens center up to 7 km, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return.We recommend that this tour starts at 7.30 am or earlier in summer time If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.
What To Expect
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Marathon Tomb
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Schinias
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Leoforos Marathonos
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Marathon Lake (pass by)
Battlefield of Thermopylae
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thermopylae Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loutra Thermopilon
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Thebes
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Plataea
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kithairon (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 8 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 10 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).
- This is a tour strictly to see the battlefields and the scenery (drive via mountains), there are few ancient ruins to see. Your tour driver provides informative audio/ video documentaries & historical details as you travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Your driver provides informative books, map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel.
- Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees).
- Government Fees.
- Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus. Or request another location.
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver leader for the day.
- Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus).
- Entrance Fees to all sites & museums. Marathon - Thermopylae - Thebes: Winter 10€ / Summer 20€.
- Tips are at your discretion.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Marathon, Thermopylae, Thebes/Plataea, Herodotus Private Tour 10h is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Marathon, Thermopylae, Thebes/Plataea, Herodotus Private Tour 10h will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Your driver provides informative books, map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel
- Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
- Government Fees
- Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus. Or request another location
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver leader for the day
- Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- Entrance Fees to all sites & museums. Marathon - Thermopylae - Thebes: Winter 10€ / Summer 20€
- Tips are at your discretion.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 8 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 10 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).
- This is a tour strictly to see the battlefields and the scenery (drive via mountains), there are few ancient ruins to see. Your tour driver provides informative audio/ video documentaries & historical details as you travel.
