Day trip from Athens to the lake of Marathon

Marathon Lake is an artificial lake that was created to collect water for the water supply of Athens. It was formed by the construction of the Maratho

from

260€

Capacity	price
1-4	260€
5-8	300€
9-11	340€
12-20	380€

Up to 20 people

Duration: 6 hours

About the tour

Marathon Lake is an artificial lake that was created to collect water for the water supply of Athens. It was formed by the construction of the Marathon Dam at the confluence of the Haradros and Varnavas streams and at a distance of a few kilometers from the town of Marathon in Attica.

Marathon Lake was the main water reserve for Athens’ water supply from 1931, when it started to provide water, until 1959. In 1959, a supply connection from Lake Ylikis began to operate, while from 1981 most of the water for the water supply of the Greek capital comes from the artificial Mornos Lake. Today, all the water of Marathon Lake would not be sufficient except for a few days of water supply for Athens

Included in the price

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Hotel pickup and dropoff

Free wifi onboard

Fuel and tolls

Personal English-Speaking professional Driver

Water

Not included

Entrance fees for all attractions

Tips and gratuities

Beverages and meals

Terms of service

Please note that the Toto’s Drivers are not licensed to be your official tour guide at the local attractions and therefore will not accompany you into the sites. You may, however, hire a professional tour guide at an extra cost
Since your safety is Toto’s top priority, please refrain from distracting the driver during demanding driving conditions
Your Toto’s Driver will drop you off and pick you up as close as possible to your stop whilst always respecting local traffic laws

Useful tips

Local Currency We recommend you always keep local currency on you (euro) as many local merchants do not accept cards as payment.

Summer Essentials In the summer months, the Greek sun is especially strong (even on cloudy days) so we recommend that you wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself. Also, be sure to drink enough water throughout the day to stay hydrated.

Comfortable Clothes & Shoes We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes since certain areas, such as the walk to the Temple of Poseidon, may have uneven or rocky ground.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be an official tour guide? An official tour guide is not included because the overall experience is centered around the driver and the local’s perspective. Although the drivers are very knowledgeable regarding the points of visit, at no point can they be compared with a licensed tour guide who can give more in depth information regarding historic facts and information. If you would like to include an official tour guide in the experience please let us know via email after the booking is completed.

Do I need to be in a good physical shape? The drivers are trained to adapt the experience depending on the type of participants. Whether you have kids or elders participating, the drivers know exactly how to handle special requests and provide an enjoyable experience accordingly.

Can I customize the tour based on my needs? Of course, that is one of the main benefits of having a Welcome experience. You can customize every last bit of the experience, from points of visit to time spent per landmark to adding in an extra food stop.

What happens after I book? Once you complete your booking you will receive an email with more details about the Day trip from Athens to the lake of Marathon tour, your Welcome driver, and any more information you need to know regarding this experience. Feel free to reach out to our customer service team at info@totostransfer.com for any specific questions regarding the experience.