Meteora tours

• Admire the Holy Monasteries of Meteora, perched on top of massive natural rocks.
• Enjoy the chance to visit two of these monasteries, and explore the interesting attractions within!
• With an archaeologist guide by your side, learn a great deal about the history and significance of the monasteries.
• Transfers to and from Meteora are included, ensuring you have a hassle-free experience.

Inclusions

• Round-trip bus transfers
• Expert English-speaking tour guide
• Travel insurance

Exclusions

• The visit ticket to each monastery costs € 3 for all visitors (cash only), except those with Greek citizenship who are entitled to free admission
• Meteora monasteries tour
• Lunch

• Tip: Explore St. Nicholas Anapafsas Monastery atop a small rock, boasting a rare vertical structure.
• Men wearing shorts, and women wearing sleeveless tops are not allowed to enter the monastery.
• Please wear comfortable shoes, since there will be a fair amount of walking.
• Every Monday we visit the monasteries of Varlaam and Rousanou, every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday the monasteries of Saint Stefanos and Varlaam and every Friday the monasteries of Rousanou and Saint Stefanos. In exceptional cases, visits to the monasteries may be varied.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Discover exactly why the Meteora monasteries are one of Greece’s most visited destinations and a popular UNESCO site.
  -An expert local guide will be ready and waiting to board a comfortable air-conditioned bus with you.
• Be awed by the beauty of the centuries-old rock formations and the monasteries, and feel the solemn spirituality of the place coursing through you.
• Visit all the magnificent monasteries, and step inside 3 of them to discover the intriguing history, myths, and secrets of the place.
• Sate yourself with a delicious, traditional Greek lunch that includes a salad, mains, freshly baked bread, and vegetarian options.
• Be awed by the hidden gems of Meteora, like the Chapel of Doupiani, and listen to the stories about the hermits who settled here.

Inclusions

• 5-hour Meteora sightseeing tour
• Local tour guide
• Transfer by air-conditioned bus
• Pickup and drop off at Kalambaka’s train station
• Seeing all 6 monasteries, and entering 3
• Lunch at a local restaurant (salad, main dish, bread, and water)

• Strict dress code - There is a strict dress code to enter the Meteora monasteries. Men must wear trousers, while women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders.
• Long skirts are available at the entrance of each monastery.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Enjoy a personalized, private day tour from Athens to Greece’s largest archaeological site, Meteora aboard luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles with an English-speaking driver.
• Pay a visit to the monument of Leonidas in Thermopylae and listen to a multilingual audio guide, unraveling the tale of the legendary battle between 300 Spartans and the Persian forces.
• Marvel at the stunning landscape and giant rock formations reaching heights of 400m in the sky at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora.
• Admire the largest of the Byzantine monasteries, the Great Meteoron, and get a chance to visit inside 3 of the 6 operating monasteries.

Inclusions

• Full-day private tour to Meteora from Athens
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Private transportation by Mercedes Benz vehicles
• Professional English-Speaking driver
• Multilingual audio guide on your smartphone
• Visit inside active monasteries
• Bottled water and snacks

Exclusions

• Entrance fees to monasteries (3€ per person at each monastery)
• Professional guide
• Meals (lunch or dinner)
• Airport pick-up and drop-off

• Athens: Start with an early morning departure from Athens for a 4-hour journey to Meteora.
• Battlefield of Thermopylae: Visit the battlefield where King Leonidas and his warriors fought gallantly.
• The Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas: The first monastery you'll see as you reach Meteora.
• Monastery of Rousanos: The women’s monastery which covers the whole width of a small, steep cliff.
• Varlaam Monastery: The second largest monastery, adorned with great frescoes.
• Great Meteoron Monastery: The largest of all the monasteries on Meteora.
• Monastery of the Holy Trinity: The most inaccessible and the third oldest monastery in Meteora.
• Monastery of St. Stephan: The most easily accessible of the entire monastic complex of the Holy Meteora.
• Panagia Church, Agios Nikolaos of Badovas: One of Athen's oldest churches and a monastery in Badova, stretching between two large rock formations.
• Meteora: Home to stunning rock pinnacles and gorgeous scenery.
• Athens: Enjoy a scenic journey back to Athens.

Need to Know

• Tip: Look for religious artifacts displayed within the monasteries, such as ornate icons, intricately carved woodwork, and precious relics.
• The audio guide is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese.
• Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.
• Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat.
• You are required to dress modestly when visiting the monasteries. Women are required to wear long skirts (pants/trousers are not allowed) and cover their shoulders. Men should wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.