Your Itinerary
Depending on the length of stay you have booked with us you might arrive before or depart on different days to the following itinerary. The itinerary below reflects the 3 nights package. Athens has plenty to see and do so we recommend extra nights and optional tours.
Friday 11 November, 2022: Travel to Athens and transfer to hotel
Make your way to Athens. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by local staff and transferred to your hotel (duration of transfer approx. 45 minutes). Usually, hotel rooms are ready to check in after 3pm. You can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings while you wait for the room to be ready. Your race documents will be given to you at the hotel.
What about my race bib collection?
If you have booked your Athens Marathon 42km, 10km or 5km race entry with us our staff in Athens will collect your race bib in advance of your arrival. This will be given to you at your hotel. There is therefore no necessity to visit the Expo.
If you did not book your race entry with us, you will need to collect your bib from the race registration venue in Athens
How do I contact Marathon Tours & Travel staff during my stay?
Staff with local knowledge of Athens and the race will be available to you at certain times. A 24/7 contact number will be provided with your final documents and itinerary.
The rest of the day and evening is free for you to enjoy Athens at your leisure.
Saturday 12 November, 2022: Preparation Day and/or the Athens 10km
Start your day with a leisurely breakfast before setting out to enjoy Athens at your own pace. Or if you prefer to be guided why not book one of the optional tours available.
Those who run the 10 km race:
15h45: Walking Transfer to the Race starting point in Amalias Avenue in Athens
17h00: 10km Race starts
The rest of the day and evening is free for you to enjoy Athens at your leisure.
Sunday 13 November, 2022 : The Athens Marathon 42km or 5km
This is the day you have trained so hard for!
How do I get to the race start?
After an early breakfast you will be taken to the race starting point. On arrival at the start please follow the instructions of the race officials.
Those who run the Classic Marathon - 42 km
06h30: Private bus transfer to the Race starting point in Marathon town
09h00: Race starts
17h30: Race finishes at Athens Panathenaic Stadium
Those who run the 5 km
07h00: Walking Transfer to the Race starting point in Amalias Avenue in Athens
08h15: 5km Race starts
09h00: 5km Race finishes at Athens Panathenaic Stadium
Family and friends who did not enter the marathon or 5km?
You can travel by foot or public transport in your own time and pace to support and spectate along the race route. The local staff will be happy to advise.
After the race make your way back to the hotel, freshen up, celebrate…you deserve it!
How do I get to my hotel from the race finish?
It is approx. 20 minutes’ walk from the race finish area to our hotels.
Monday 14 November, 2022: Departure
Unless you have booked extra nights with us then today, we ask that you check out of your room before 11h00, and we say thank you for joining us. It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel.