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5 to 7 Hours Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
This is a private off the beaten path tour.
If you belong to the people who are not satisfied with the learning process until they gain insight behind the scenes, here is great news: We have created a unique tour that suits you!
We will leave the centre of Athens and drive to Mt. Penteli, to visit one of the most important ancient marble quarries, and learn in detail about the process of finding, cutting and transporting the marble blocks. We will then take you to see the actual road which they transported the marbles from.
From there, we will head to the top of the mountain to overlook the area where the battle of Marathon, one of the most significant battles in the western world, took place. The Athenian victory secured the establishment of democracy and led to the building of the Parthenon. Next, we will head to the other side of the mountain to hike towards Dionysus's open-air marble museum.
The mysteries of Greece’s Davelis Cave have been perplexing locals for years. Located on Mount Penteli, the cave has been enjoying a notorious reputation since the 1800s when reports of paranormal activity first began. The cave marks the opening of a series of tunnels that run through the mountain and lead to a pool of water in the centre. These natural formations are also linked to the mischievous god Pan. Archaeologists excavated various mountain ceramics depicting Pan and his nymphs, suggesting a long-standing connection between the site and the god. We will walk around to show you the marble quarries and how the ancient Greeks removed the precious marble to build Athens. There is also a double Byzantine church built directly into the rock.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Davelis Cave
At least 20 thousand tons of Pentelian marble were used for the construction of the Parthenon. In order to transport the marble, the ancient craftsmen built "Lithagogias Street". The road started from the quarry in the cave of Davelis in Penteli and ended at the south side of the Acropolis. The journey took about 6 hours. It is estimated that there were about 20 carriages that covered the route ten times a day.
We will walk the ancient Lithagogia Route for a brief distance where we will explain to you how the ancient Greeks managed to extract and transfer the marble to acropolis.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Penteli
Then, we will take the car and reach the peak of Mt. Penteli, which stands at 1100m. While there, in addition to experiencing the sense of freedom and happiness of inhaling clean mountain air and surveying Athens from above, you can also view the location where the infamous Battle of Marathon took place. Truly a magnificent view of the whole of Attica county.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dionysos
After reaching the summit, we will make our way down the mountain's northern side until we get to the Dionysus area. We will get off the car and start our picturesque hiking to the Dionysus Open Air Marble Museum. Passionate architects and skilled marble craftsmen created this stunning site, and there you can relish a rejuvenating picnic while expanding your knowledge about the fascinating realm of marble.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Escape the Herd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
5 to 7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
