Full-day Tour: Marathon and Salamis with military expert

5.0 (1 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration8h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers

Overview

Step into Greece's rich military past with Hellenic Battle Tours, where you walk the very ground that witnessed legendary battles. Led by high-ranking military officers, these immersive daily tours provide expert insights into both ancient and modern history. From the ancient battlefields to key historical sites, each journey deepens your understanding of Greece's strategic significance through the ages. Perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone keen on exploring Greece beyond the typical tourist path.

- Guided tours led by expert military historians
- Visit iconic battlefields and historical locations
- Perfect for history buffs and curious travelers alike
- Tailor-made experiences available on selected dates
- Exact replicas of ancient weapons for guests' experience

What's included

  • Admission fee
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Egaleo
    40m
    From our vantage point on mount Aegaleo, where the Persian king Xerxes set up his throne to watch the battle, overlooking the entire bay of Salamis, the naval battle of 480 BC is explained in vivid and clear operational terms. Fleet compositions, command structures, ship maneuvers, sea currents, wind patterns and tactical decision-making are explained clearly, with special emphasis on how the Greek admiral deliberately drew the numerically superior Persian fleet into confined waters where numbers became a liability.
  2. Monument for the Battle of Salamis
    15m · Admission ticket included
    We then make the ferry crossing across the bay to the island of Salamis. Standing above the water, right in the middle where the action took place, it is easy to visualize the chaos of the battle, ramming ships and war cries echoing between the shores. On the island we visit the monument for the battle, from where the Athenian citizens watched their sons and fathers fight the Persians in the bay right infront of them.
  3. Marathon
    2h
    At Marathon, you walk across the wide coastal plain where, in 490 BC, Athenian hoplites defeated a vastly superior Persian force. Accompanied by our expert military advisors, the story of the war unfolds as the battle is reconstructed in detail, hour by hour: terrain, deployments, formations, command decisions and the decisive moments that turned the tide. Standing on the ground itself, the setting remains as powerful today as it was 2,500 years ago in a way no book or documentary can replicate. You visit the museum, the Trophy and the Athenian Tomb where the 192 fallen Athenians lay.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Othonos Street is at Syntagma Square in the centre of Athens. Look out for our black minibus with the sign "Hellenic Battlefield Tours".

End point

Othonos Street is at Syntagma Square in the centre of Athens. Look out for our black minibus with the sign "Hellenic Battlefield Tours".

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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