Meteora: Morning Half Day Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour
(179) Reviews
About
Join this classic, authentic, morning tour in Meteora and meet its most cherished local legends through the eyes of a local. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and discover unearthing hidden gems most travelers don’t know about.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A 4-hour Meteora Tour
Free audio guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
Free Wi-Fi in the bus
English-Speaking local guide
Pick up/Drop off from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki
Transfer with a luxury VIP minibus
Entrance Fee of Each Meteora Monastery
Guided tour inside the monasteries
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The monasteries of Meteora impose a dress code for visitors. Men are required to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves. Women must wear skirts that fall below the knee (trousers are not permitted) and cover their shoulders. Alternatively, women can use a long scarf wrapped around the waist to meet the dress code requirements.
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The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery).
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To use our free audio guide, please be sure to bring your smartphone and earphones with you.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Meteora: Morning Half Day Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour
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About
Join this classic, authentic, morning tour in Meteora and meet its most cherished local legends through the eyes of a local. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and discover unearthing hidden gems most travelers don’t know about.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A 4-hour Meteora Tour
Free audio guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
Free Wi-Fi in the bus
English-Speaking local guide
Pick up/Drop off from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki
Transfer with a luxury VIP minibus
Entrance Fee of Each Meteora Monastery
Guided tour inside the monasteries
Itinerary
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Meteora
Join this morning sightseeing tour to Meteora and fully experience this true wonder accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. The tour starts with a convenient pick-up (with our VIP minibus) from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki.
During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six magnificent monasteries and admire the interior of three of them. Additionally, view some of Meteora’s most spectacular hidden gems like the ancient Chapel of Doupiani and the magnificent St. George “Mandilas” cave.
You will also discover the “other side” of Meteora, like the truth about why the hermits settled in these imposing caves a thousand years ago and how the monks achieved the “impossible”.
If English isn’t your primary language, don’t worry! We offer free audio guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese & Korean.
Last but not least, take the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever.
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Kastraki
At the bottom of the Holy Meteora Rocks and not far from Kalambaka is located Kastraki (translated as small castle in Greek). This picturesque village took its name from a small Byzantine castle, whose ruins are still saved today.
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Saint Nicholas Monastery
The Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Anapafsas is literally suspended in air on a small rock and is the first monastery that we meet on our way from Kastraki village to the stone forest of Holy Meteora.
20 minutes
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Roussanou Monastery
The Roussanou Monastery, also known as Arsani, stands on top of an impressive vertical and steep cliff of Meteora, between the Monasteries of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas and Varlaam.
1 hour
5
Great Meteoron Monastery
The Monastery of Great Meteoron or Transfiguration of Christ, expresses the greatness and history of the Holy Meteora, as it is the oldest and most important monastery.
1 hour
6
Varlaam Monastery
The Varlaam Monastery or Monastery of All the Saints is located on an imposing rock exactly opposite of the Great Meteoron and it is the second largest monastery of Meteora.
1 hour
7
Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
The Monastery of the Holy Trinity is the third oldest monastery in Meteora and is the most difficult to reach, since visitors should cross a downhill path and then ascend 145 steps carved into the rock. It is said that the first hermits used a rope ladder and a net to build it and they spent 70 years to carry the all the materials needed.
20 minutes
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Holy Monastery of Saint Stephan
The Monastery of Saint Stephen’s (Agios Stefanos) is located just above the city of Kalambaka and is the most accessible monastery in Meteora, as there are no steps to reach the entrance and the access is easy through a small stone bridge.
