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Off the Beaten Track Day Trip to Glorious Marathon
161 reviews
6 hours | day trips | Athens
Follow the off the beaten path to Marathon on a private day trip. Go on an exciting journey to the site of the legendary Battle of Marathon and discover impressive gems of the area such as the serene Marathon Lake and its marble-coated Dam or the beautiful sandy beach of Schinias.
Live like a local in Athens for 48 hours! Whether you love mythology, culture, or authentic Greek cuisine; finding fun things to do in Athens for 2 days is easy. Looking for exactly what to do in Athens for 2 days? Look no further! Day 1: Discover the historical myths of Ancient Greece Ancient Greek mythology is truly fascinating! Find out more about where these myths were created by visiting iconic landmarks including the Acropolis and the Trilogy of Athens. Discover tons of fascinating insight into Greek mythology to share with your friends back home! Day: 1: Visit Monastiraki Square Monastiraki Square is the ideal spot to people watch in Athens! Locals and tourists love to flock here, and you’ll find it busy and bustling at any time of the day. You can also check out the 9th-century church and the 19th-century mosque based in the square. Day 2: Explore the neighborhood of Anafiotika Want to visit a traditional Greek neighborhood in Athens? Head to Anafiotika in Plaka, and spend some time wandering through its scenic streets packed full of cute cafes and traditional little restaurants. Day 2: Drink a Greek coffee Coffee lovers, this one’s for you! You simply can’t visit Athens without sampling a classic Greek coffee. There’s the frothy freddo cappuccino, the strong freddo espresso and the delicious frappes. Greek cafes are also the perfect spots to while some time away as you soak in the ambiance of Athens!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Despo
About local
Superb!
Eleni was very polite, well mannered, met us on time!
Extremely knowlegable she took us through all the sites, telling us not only the historical part but also the myths and stories behind the scene. I would definetely reccomend Eleni for this experience and any other! Thank you
Hidden Athens: The Past & Present
Robert
About local
Great walk through the monuments and city
Eleni did a great job of taking us near many of the monument sites while giving us a ton of background info of the history and current status's of what we were seeing. She gave us a view of the area that you couldn't get without a local's help. We also got to experience a Sunday Market area and Flea Market area that the locals spend their Sunday day off enjoying. A perfect way to get to know the area, with a great local expert.
Hidden Athens: The Past & Present
Sofie
About local
Great tour to Marathon
If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of Athens and want to escape to places where there are few tourists, this tour is definitely recommended. Archaeological sites, a museum and the Greek countryside are on the agenda, topped with a sauce of historical and cultural facts. A tasty stop in a bakery and a relaxing lunch on the beach complete the picture.
In short, a very successful excursion!
Off the Beaten Track Day Trip to Glorious Marathon
Christine
About local
Interesting tour
Fabulous tour with Eleni who gave us a great insight to the City. We certainly visited places we wouldn’t have seen alone and had a great time revisiting later in the evening. A well worth experience and would recommend to anyone new to Athens we came away with far more knowledge!
