Join Dean Karnazes and Dream Travel for an intimate, exclusive 4 night running tour of the birthplace of the marathon in beautiful Greece!

This is not your typical tour or cookie cutter vacation! This is a chance of a lifetime to visit this iconic destination while sharing your experience with a running legend!

During your trip you'll visit the Acropolis, the coastal township of Marathon, and the breathtaking Athens Riviera, and you'll learn about the history and origins of the Marathon, dating back to 490 BC. Daily routes will be at a relaxed recovery pace with many stops along the way for sightseeing and cultural activities. Tours will be led by experienced guides, with local foods and snacks provided along the way, and you'll enjoy exclusive access to historical sites and museums. Nightly accommodations are at a centrally located luxury hotel with spa and massage services available and breakfast and dinner included. Demand for this tour is anticipated to be high, so book your reservation today to make sure you are part of this once in a lifetime experience!

Greek-American Dean Karnazes has run hundreds of marathons, on all seven continents, and once ran 50 marathons, in each of the 50 US states, in 50 consecutive days. He's a NY Times best selling author of five books, has twice carried the Olympic torch, and is considered a foremost authority on the history of the marathon. Time magazine named him as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.

• $250 - All runners need to place this initial CAD deposit plus the Race Roster processing fee at the time of registration.
• 50% - A second deposit equal to 50% of the package amount (less the $250 deposit) will be collected within one week of your initial deposit. You may make this payment in CAD or USD.
• BALANCE - The balance of your package must be paid no later than December 31st, 2024. You may make this payment in CAD or USD.

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Tour Dates
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Check in at the Divani Palace Acropolis hotel.

Wednesday, April 30th - Friday, May 2nd
Tour

Saturday, May 3rd
Departure from the hotel.

Daily Runs
Daily runs will be slow and easy and therefore work for most runners. Total daily distance will be broken up by food, museum and tour stops.
Day 1 is a total of 7KM (4.35 miles)
Day 2 is a total of 6.5KM (4 miles)
Day 3 is a total of 8KM (5 miles)

The Hotel
Our group hotel is the 5* Divani Palace Acropolis hotel in the heart of Athens with views of the Acropolis!

• Packages are non-refundable once the 50% deposit has been paid.

Protect yourself and your money by purchasing travel insurance through ManuLife.

With our insurance you will be able to cancel for insurable reasons as well as running injuries while training and we also sell a Cancel For Any Reason policy (insurance must be purchased within 48 hours of your initial payment or deposit). We offer various other insurance packages including Cancellation, Interruption, Medical and Baggage for Canadian travelers. For full details on coverage, please click here: Manulife Financial

NOTE: Non Canadian travelers must source their own insurance.