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01/12/2025

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Athens Marathon, the original historical course

The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece held the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

The Stadium was first built in 400 BC by the Athenian statesman Lykourgos (Lycurgus), primarily for the Panathenaic Games. It was rebuilt in marble by Herodes Atticus, an Athenian Roman senator, in 144 AD.

It was abandoned by the 5th century AD. The stadium was excavated in 1869 and after being refurbished, it hosted the the first modern Olympics in 1896. It was used for various purposes in the 20th century and was once again used as an Olympic venue in 2004. It is the finishing point for the annual Athens Classic Marathon and it is also the last venue in Greece from where the Olympic flame handover ceremony to the host nation takes place.

01/01/2025

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Wishing everyone a Happy and a healthy New Year!

Paul Samaras & staff
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12/23/2024

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Wishing everyone Happy Holidays and a healthy New Year!

11/28/2024

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful celebration! May your day be filled with happiness and cherished moments.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🍂🦃

Paul Samaras
Apostolos Greek Tours
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11/11/2024

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Congratulations to our runners who finished the 2024 Athens Marathon - The Authentic. Your incredible journey from the historical Plains of Marathon to the iconic Panathenaic Stadium is not just a race completed, but a chapter added to the legacy of this ancient route.

Thank you for choosing us as your guides and companions in this unforgettable adventure.

Warm regards, The Team of Apostolos Greek Tours

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11/08/2024

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Athens Marathon, the original historical course November 10, 2024

☀️Our Marathon runners group enjoyed a sunny visit today at the Acropolis of Athens! The excitement is building and everybody is anticipating a fantastic race of the Athens Marathon on Sunday!

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10/07/2024

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Athens Marathon, the original historical course November 10, 2024

The excitement is building as we approach our journey to Athens for this year’s Athens Marathon, the Authentic. It's the perfect time to reflect on some of the unforgettable moments from our past participants. We can't wait to see you soon in Athens!

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07/12/2024

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Athens Marathon, the original historical course
November 10, 2024

As we, at Apostolos Greek Tours Inc. proudly celebrate our 30th anniversary of providing support packages to runners of the original historical marathon course, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude and respect to the incredible team that made this milestone possible.

Many of you have been with me for the entire 30 years, and others for over 20 years. I am honored to acknowledge:

- My personal assistant and longtime friend Jean Poll and Christiana Kalathakis.
- Our dedicated and professional guides: Maria, Katerina, and Eva.
- George Vasilakis (owner of the bus company) and his fantastic drivers.
- Patrick and Stephanos, who manage our additional race support stations, along with Mina and Kanela.
- Our DJ Andreas and the Greek folk dancers who entertain us during the special dinner after the marathon.
- The entire staff at Hotel Amarilia.
- Jeff Galloway and his lovely wife Barbara for being part of our program during our first 20 years, and Jeff’s Chief Training Officer, Chris Twiggs, for his contributions over several years.
- Vaso Samaras and Demetrios Kirkilis from the AHEPA team.

I also extend a heartfelt thank you to the organizing committee of the Athens Marathon The Authentic and their hardworking staff for 30 years of respectful collaboration.

There are so many others that have been very helpful in our 30-year journey. We cannot name you all. However, we have not forgotten you and we truly thank you.

Without your unwavering support, none of this would have been possible.

My deepest and most heartfelt thanks to all of you. You are all like a second family to me.

Sincerely,
Paul Samaras
Owner, Apostolos Greek Tours Inc.

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07/05/2024

Happy July 4th America.

🇬🇷🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July to all our Greek American and American followers!

04/16/2024

03/27/2024

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Athens Marathon, the original historical course
November 10, 2024

Embrace the Eternal Flame of inspiration 🔥

On April 16th in Ancient Olympia, Greece, the Olympic flame will be lit for the 2024 Summer Olympics and will illuminate the world again with its timeless symbolism of unity and human spirit.
That same spirit is embodied also in the Athens Marathon historical course.
This November feel the heartbeat of history and run in the footsteps of ancient heroes and legends.

( 🔥The Olympic flame will be hand carried via relay runners to the Panathenaic Stadium, which is also the finish of the Athens Marathon .
During the special ceremony at the stadium, the flame will be given to the international Olympic officials and hand carried for its journey to Paris.)

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03/07/2024

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Athens Marathon, the original historical course

Experience the unique opportunity to run in the footsteps of ancient heroes and legends!
Be a part of our Athens Marathon 2024 tour!
This November run the Original and be part of the history.
We are receiving a lot of early bookings and last year our tours were sold out!
Space is limited, don’t be left out!

For more information, please visit our website:
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02/29/2024

02/18/2024

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Athens Marathon, the original historical course

The excitement is really high and we are looking for another successful year!
Our website is now updated and ready to accept your reservations for the 2024 Athens Marathon packages.
All of our packages include guaranteed race entry fee and processing for the 2024 Athens Marathon.
This year we are proudly celebrating our 30th anniversary and we invite you to join the fun!

For more details, please visit our website www.athensmarathon.com

02/04/2024

🇺🇸 Conner Mantz and Clayton Young finish 1-2 in the US Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando.

With 2:09:05, Mantz pips training partner Young by one second as Leonard Korir storms through to take 3rd in dramatic style.

02/04/2024

Did someone say Paris? 🤩

Fiona O’Keeffe, Emily Sisson, and Dakotah Lindwurm are headed to 🇺🇸🥇🥈🥉

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