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Attica Tour (Marathonas-Vavrona-Sounion)

  • AT A GLANCE
Duration

8 hours

Group size

Up to 3 people

Price

300€

Pick-up & drop-off

Cruise terminal or your accommodation

*Airport subject to prior arrangement
  • THE EXPERIENCE

Marathon and Cape Sounio in one day

This full-day private tour combines two defining landmarks of Attica: the historic battlefield of Marathon and the coastal sanctuary of Cape Sounio.

The experience connects ancient military history with the origins of the modern marathon race, before continuing south toward one of the most scenic archaeological sites in Greece. The itinerary balances historical context, cultural heritage, and coastal landscape, offering a varied and well-paced day outside the city center.

Pick-up and return are available from your cruise terminal or hotel.

Highlights

  • The battlefield of Marathon (490 BC)
  • The Tomb of the 192 Athenians
  • The legend of Pheidippides and the modern marathon
  • The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio
  • Optional seaside lunch at a traditional taverna

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  • YOUR DAY

How the day unfolds

01 · Morning

Marathon

  • Pick-up from your cruise terminal or hotel
  • Drive to Marathon, the site of the decisive battle of 490 BC between the Athenians and the Persian army
  • Visit to the burial mound (Tomb of the 192 Athenians), honoring those who fell in the Battle of Marathon
  • Historical overview of the battle and the legend of Pheidippides, whose run to Athens inspired the modern marathon race
  • Optional museum visit: the Marathon Run Museum, dedicated to the history of the modern marathon race
  • Or the Archaeological Museum of Marathon, featuring exhibits from the Neolithic period through classical antiquity
02 · Midday & Afternoon

Cape Sounio

  • Coastal drive toward Cape Sounio
  • Arrival at the Temple of Poseidon, dramatically positioned above the Aegean Sea
  • Time to explore the site and admire the Doric columns set against the open horizon
  • Reference to historical visitors, including Lord Byron, whose signature remains carved on one of the columns
  • Optional seaside lunch at a traditional coastal taverna
03

Return

  • Return drive to Athens
  • Drop-off at your cruise terminal or hotel
  • PACKAGE

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • Professional driver
  • Services according to the itinerary
  • Pick-ups and drop-offs from and to the airport and ports are possible on request, at an additional cost.

Not included

  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Personal expenses

Complimentary

  • Bottled water
  • Wi-Fi onboard
  • Assistance with ticket reservations upon request

Good to know

Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included.

This tour is designed with flexibility in mind and can be adjusted to your interests. If you would like to add, skip, or modify any part of the itinerary, please let us know in advance.

Opening hours, ticket links and holiday closures for the sites you will visit are on our Useful Information page.

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