When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora.Upon your arrival at the town of Kalambaka, you will visit the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high atop sandstone cliffs and is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It’s a wonderful way to experience one of Greece’s most breathtaking and off-the-beaten-path cultural treasures. Learn about the history of these unique, 14th-century monasteries.Enjoy free time to dine and explore in the town of Kalambaka.Photograph hermit caves and soaring monastic retreats. Explore the spectacular UNESCO-listed clifftop monasteries. The tour is designed for families, couples and history lovers.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Paper material
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Meeting Points
Departure
McDonald's Σύνταγμα
McDonald's: Our driver will be in front of McDonald's with a signboard of the name of the tour.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora.Upon your arrival at the town of Kalambaka, you will visit the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high atop sandstone cliffs and is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It’s a wonderful way to experience one of Greece’s most breathtaking and off-the-beaten-path cultural treasures. Learn about the history of these unique, 14th-century monasteries.Enjoy free time to dine and explore in the town of Kalambaka.Photograph hermit caves and soaring monastic retreats. Explore the spectacular UNESCO-listed clifftop monasteries. The tour is designed for families, couples and history lovers.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Paper material
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Meeting Points
Departure
McDonald's Σύνταγμα
McDonald's: Our driver will be in front of McDonald's with a signboard of the name of the tour.
Return
Itinerary
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Athens
Pick up 08:00 am to Kalambaka in the morning and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 12:30 pm in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries
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Kastraki
Upon reaching Kalabaka, we'll begin the adventure with a leisurely lunch and a convenient restroom break in the charming village of Kalabaka. Take this opportunity to refuel and prepare for an awe-inspiring exploration of the breathtaking Meteora region. Enjoy a lunch or you have free time to explore the city on your own pace.
45 minutes
3
Agios Stefanos
This is the most accessible monastery, where instead of steps you simply cross a small bridge to reach the entrance. It is ideal for visitors who cannot use the steps and yet they wish to have a real experience of a Meteora monastery. The beginning of monastic life on the rock of Agios Stephanos dates back to early in the 12th century.
30 minutes
4
Varlaam Monastery
The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery. It is located opposite of the Great Meteoro Monastery and it was founded in the mid 14th century by the exercitant Hosios Varlaam. The elegant monastery Catholicon was built in the honour of Agioi Pantes in 1541-42, by two brothers from Ioannina, the priest-monks Hosioi Theophanes and Nectarios the Apsarades.
45 minutes
5
Great Meteoron Monastery
The Great Meteoron Monastery is the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery that was “suspended in the air” (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built.
1 hour
6
Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
The Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) is the most difficult to reach, but once you get to the very top the panoramic view of the surroundings is simply captivating! This Monastery is very close to the Saint Stephen’s Nunnery and it is perched on a steep and magnificent rock. It had already been organized Monastery since the year 1362 as indicated in a document by Symeon Uressis Palaeologos.
10 minutes
7
Roussanou Monastery
The Holy Monastery of Roussanou has received the name of the first probable hermit who settled on the rock. The main cathedral was founded at the end of the 16th century and was decorated thirty years later. Compared to other rocks where monasteries were built, the one of Roussanou has a lower elevation, which makes it more accessible.
10 minutes
8
Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas
The Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Anapafsas is the first Monastery that we encounter on our way to the Holy Meteora and was founded at the end of the 14th century.
10 minutes
9
Kalabaka
You will enjoy the panoramic view of the town Kalampaka. After a full day of exploration get transfered back to Athens. The return transfer is 4 hours and 30 minutes to your preffered drop off point.
