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We are pleased to be the Official Travel Partner of the most historic of all marathons and in 2010 Athens will celebrate the 2,500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon.
2500 years ago a certain Phidippides is reputed to have run from the battle of Marathon to Athens to declare victory over the Persians. In 1898 the historic route was run again as the first marathon of the modern Olympic era. In 2004 the Olympic marathon returned to the classic route and British fans will aways remember the collapse of Paula Radcliffe in the fierce heat of the summer.
The Athens Classic Marathon runs on the same route as the 2004 Olympics but as it is held on the last day of October you will not encounter the oppressive heat Paula Radcliffe encountered on her fateful attempt to win the Olympic race - although the hills remain the same and it can be relatively warm at 20-22C.
Our tour to the Athens Classic Marathon is based at the Athenisan Callirhoe Hotel, located at the Acropolis and a few minutes walk from the finish at the historic Panathenaikon Stadium - the perfect location for sightseeing in Athens and race activities.
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Friday 29 Oct: Arrive on your own flights into Athens International Airport. On arrival transfer to your hotel for 3 nights, the 3 star Myrto Hotel on B&B basis (taxi ride to the hotel costs approx €40).
Saturday 30 Oct: Day at leisure to discover Athens - your hotel is a bus ride from the Acropolis and all the historic sites of Athens are within easy reach (bus fare approx €2.50). Register for the race today.
Sunday31 Oct: Depart from the hotel a private bus to the start at 8am. Marathon start 10am. Return transfer from the finish incuded.
Monday 1 Nov: Morning at leisure to enjoy Athens before transfering to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Myrto Hotel***
The Myrto Hotel is situated on the marathon route approx. 12km from the start of the race at Marathon and 27km from the centre of Athens.
The hotel is a newly renovated, elegant and modern hotel which was designed as a villa surrounded by peaceful gardens with a swimming pool.
The comfortable rooms all have air conditioning, bathroom en suite, hair dryer, refrigerator, satellite TV, DVD player, safe deposit box, free internet access and a balcony.
Access to the centre of Athens is from the local bus service that stops 100m from the hotel and takes approx 25mins.
Buffet breakfast is included.
HOTEL SOLD OUTAthenian Callirhoe****
The 4-star Athenian Callirhoe Hotel is in the centre of Athens, close to the Acropolis and Panathenaikon Stadium where the start bus transfers depart and the marathon finishes. With a Metro Station right next to the hotel getting around couldn't be easier and the buses to the start in Marathon depart from the Panathenaikon Stadium just 10 mins walk away.
This modern hotel has two restaurants including the fantastic roof garden restaurant with views of the Acropolis. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated in a modern style with neutral colours and have bathrooms en suite. In winter the beds have duvets and the rooms are all air conditioned and have satellite TV, internet connection, mini bar and hairdryers.
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PRICES PER PERSON |
TWIN |
SINGLE |
TRIPLE |
3-NIGHTS AT HOTEL MYRTO |
£219 |
£299 |
£199 |
EXTRA NIGHTS |
£40 |
£67 |
£32 |
DEPOSIT |
£100 |
RACE ENTRY FEEs |
Marathon |
£67 |
10km |
£50 |
5km |
£45 |
Note: Flights and airport transfers not included.
