Partaking in this day tour, you’ll explore key locations in Meteora through visiting three of the region’s oldest monasteries, capturing breathtaking views with your camera, meandering through ancient pathways, and savoring lunch at Kastraki, with the tall cliffs serving as a splendid backdrop.
Partaking in this day tour, you’ll explore key locations in Meteora through visiting three of the region’s oldest monasteries, capturing breathtaking views with your camera, meandering through ancient pathways, and savoring lunch at Kastraki, with the tall cliffs serving as a splendid backdrop.
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Great Meteoron Monastery - Known as Megalo Meteoron, this is the largest and oldest monastery in Meteora.
The monastery provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the monastery’s museum, which showcases historical codices and highly valuable religious icons.
Additionally, take the time to…
- Great Meteoron Monastery - Known as Megalo Meteoron, this is the largest and oldest monastery in Meteora.
The monastery provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the monastery’s museum, which showcases historical codices and highly valuable religious icons.
Additionally, take the time to admire the artistic details of some of Greece’s finest examples of post-Byzantine art, located within the main church of the monastery.
- Varlaam Monastery - The Holy Monastery of Varlaam ranks as the second largest monastery in Meteora. Situated near the Great Meteoron Monastery, it was established in the mid-14th century by a monk named Varlaam.
The chapel was completed with decorations in 1548. The stunning frescoes in the chapel of All Saints were created by the renowned 16th-century hagiographer Franco Catalano. The monastery has preserved the tower with the ancient pulley system, where visitors can view the net used by the first monks to transport people and supplies.
Visitors can also observe a large 16th-century oak barrel that was used for water storage over the centuries. The Varlaam Monastery has recently opened a new museum, where visitors can appreciate the exquisite religious painted icons, mostly from the Renaissance period, and the precious holy vestments of priests from the Byzantine era.
- Agios Stefanos - The Holy Monastery of St. Stephen is one of the most accessible monasteries in Meteora, situated on a lower rock and connected by a stone bridge. Founded in the 14th century, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and a tranquil atmosphere. Inside, there is a beautiful church adorned with frescoes and icons, along with a collection of holy relics. The monastery’s peaceful setting makes it an ideal place to reflect and capture the stunning natural beauty of Meteora.
- Kastraki - Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, located near the city of Kalampaka, before returning to Thessaloniki.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private English Speaking Driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private English Speaking Driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance Fees to the monasteries (3 euros per person)
- Official licensed Guide
- Lunch and Refreshments
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees to the monasteries (3 euros per person)
- Official licensed Guide
- Lunch and Refreshments
- Gratuities
- Travelers need to dress appropriately
- Visiting time of each monastery may vary according the season
- Travel time included at the duration of the trip
- Travelers need to dress appropriately
- Visiting time of each monastery may vary according the season
- Travel time included at the duration of the trip
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
