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Meteora Hiking Tour: Discover Paths of the First Monks with a Certified Guide
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Kalampaka
Embark on a journey tracing the footsteps of the early monks with our Certified Hiking Guide. Explore the unique geological wonder of Meteora, visiting one or two primary monasteries and experiencing an unforgettable hike through its core.
Embark on a journey tracing the footsteps of the early monks with our Certified Hiking Guide. Explore the unique geological wonder of Meteora, visiting one or two primary monasteries and experiencing an unforgettable hike through its core.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Meteora - Go hiking in Meteora and you’ll experience a unique convergence of nature and spirituality unlike anyplace else in Greece. Discover the paths of the first monks and see this unique geological phenomenon walking at its heart. Hiking in Meteora gives you the opportunity to see the monasteries and landscape from an entirely new perspective….
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Meteora - Go hiking in Meteora and you’ll experience a unique convergence of nature and spirituality unlike anyplace else in Greece. Discover the paths of the first monks and see this unique geological phenomenon walking at its heart. Hiking in Meteora gives you the opportunity to see the monasteries and landscape from an entirely new perspective. The views of Kalampaka and the Meteora valley throughout the walk are simply stunning. Have also the chance to visit inside 1 monastery (Great Meteoron or Varlaam).
Our Professional Hiking Guide will be with you to give you all the information you need about the area. - Great Meteoron Monastery - The Great Meteoron , also known as the Holy Monastery of the Metamorfossis (Transfiguration of Christ), is a male monastery and is the oldest and largest of all the monasteries of Meteora. You will visit this monastery inside the days that is open , otherwise you will visit Varlaam or St Nikolas.
What's Included
- Explore the renowned local monastery
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Guided by a knowledgeable local hiking expert
- Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned minivan
- Picturesque stops for unforgettable panoramic views and photo opportunities
- Explore the renowned local monastery
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Guided by a knowledgeable local hiking expert
- Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned minivan
- Picturesque stops for unforgettable panoramic views and photo opportunities
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees in Monasteries (3 euro each)
- Gratuities
- Guide inside the monasteries
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees in Monasteries (3 euro each)
- Gratuities
- Guide inside the monasteries
- Bottled water
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Meteora Thrones - Travel Center
Trikalon
28 Trikalon Str - Central Square Riga Feraiou
Kalabaka - Meteora
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(62 Ratings)
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Dainotas
Jul 14, 2024
Meteora Monestry and Hiking - Nice one optio to see Meteora from Monostery and also do some
Hike with guide. Our’s was Andrej.
Kind and polite guide’s.
Nice pick up from Hotel.
Super cool, new and comfortable Mercedes.
Views, Views, Views!!!!
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Nb271
Jul 8, 2024
A once in a lifetime experience in Meteora! - What can I say about Clement and Niko? No words would be enough to describe the wonderful time we had yesterday visiting the wonder that is Meteora! Clement’s vast knowledge of the history of the area, as well as the monasteries, was second only to his friendly energy and contagious enthusiasm! Two thumbs up, high five and ten out of ten is my grade for Clement! An amazing tour guide! Some recommendations for participants: wear comfortable shoes, ladies don’t forget to wear a long skirt/dress and have something to cover your shoulders, if you’re wearing something sleeveless. Otherwise, the nuns or someone at the monastery will give you a cover up. This is an excursion well worth the long drive and I would definitely do it again!
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251paulettel
Apr 19, 2024
Morning Hiking Tour with Chris Along the Path of Monks to Great Meteora - We had a lovely day with Chris taking us on a hike up to Great Meteora. There were just 3 of us, and rain was predicted, however, it turned into a lovely and fabulous day. We traced the original walking path of the Monks, learning about the history of the moneltaries and the general history of the area. Along the way, we saw some of the original “caves” the monks lived in as well a smaller monestary that was refurbished and open to the public only one day per year. Chris was extremely well versed in the history, and was extremely careful that we were safe and comfortable during our walk. We took two hours to reach Great Meteora as we stopped for photos, to listen to pertinent information, etc. What a great morning we had, and can’t say enough good things about Chris! Thank you Chris for a walk through nature and time!!!!!
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Wanderer34474947946
Jan 4, 2024
Spectacular! - Amazing and unforgetable experience. The views are truly spectacular and it was made more interesting through the information from our local tour guide.
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Ingrid_w
Oct 3, 2023
Perfect tour exploring... - Perfect tour exploring the natural world around the monasteries. Chris was a knowledgeable and conscientious guide.
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Ma-da-lucas
Oct 2, 2023
Meteor hike - Recommended +++. Another approach to meteors. Hike for approximately 3 hours with a visit to the large monastery. Super nice guide. Very competent and an excellent time.
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Nigelbritto
Sep 26, 2023
A completely different look at Meteora - First things first: Meteora is absolutely stunning any way you look at it, and you can't really go wrong. But while any bus or car can take you to vantage points to spot the monasteries, there's nothing like a good old-fashioned hike through forest trails across streams, rocks, and trees. There's no instant gratification here, but as you slowly gain altitude, the sheer brilliance of Meteora slowly reveals itself, a far more rewarding experience than simply taking a bus.
A guide can make or break your trek, and Christos was the best hiking buddy we could get. A local from the area, he knows the Meteora trails like the back of his hand, and is very well-versed with the history of the place too. While many people huff and puff up the hills, he strolls across like he's going to the supermarket, with plenty of breath left to narrate histories and perspectives of the Meteora monasteries.
While the buses focus on the monasteries and rocks, the hike gives you the opportunity to see another side of Meteora, the green, lush side.
If you're reasonably fit and want to go to Meteora, do the hike. You won't regret it.
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Maxdemic
Sep 6, 2023
Wandering the Meteors - We were 2 families, 4 adults and 4 kids (aged 13 to 18), and we joined a group coming from Athens by train.
The tour is calibrated to let you see all 6 monasteries but only 3 with a visit inside. The monasteries are visited independently with an adequate time limit dictated by the tour. During the journey, the guide explains the origins of the monasteries and their history. Guide in English but very understandable even by our kids.
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Travelmalta2022
Jul 23, 2024
Tour with Maria was the best - Best guide ever, Maria welcomed us with a smile.
In the morning the trip from Athens was long but the driver was nice enough to advise the WiFi password and entertained us with radio music. Arriving to restaurant for lunch, Maria was there to welcome and greet us. The trip was fabolous and very informative. However, back to where the trip began, disappointingly we had to change buses and driver did not say a word instead spend some time on the phone which was unprofessional as outside was very windy and bus was full. Luckily the WiFi password was the same to connect. Maria, you are the best!!!
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Sonjavalcic
May 25, 2024
Hiking tour to the Great Meteoron - The tourguide was a young man whose knowledge was pretty good about the history of monasteries but sometimes it was hard to understand him due to heavy accent. Besides there were people on the tour whose fitness was questionable and were slowing the progress of the hike. Maybe the agency should specify better that the track is not as easy to master as they advertised it is. At certain points this group of middle aged women challenged my patience and I suggested to them that they shouldn't have thought twice before they emarked on that tour. However the nature was really exquisite and monateries were worthed the hike.
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