This trip provides the chance to explore several of the most popular locations and two of the biggest historic cities in Northern Greece - Ioannina and Thessaloniki, all within a single week. It offers its participants picturesque routes, splendid natural settings, historical areas and well-informed, amiable drivers.
This trip provides the chance to explore several of the most popular locations and two of the biggest historic cities in Northern Greece - Ioannina and Thessaloniki, all within a single week. It offers its participants picturesque routes, splendid natural settings, historical areas and well-informed, amiable drivers.
Thermopylae - Meteora - Kalambaka
Battlefield of Thermopylae - We will visit the battlefield of Thermopylae’s, travelling through time you will feel the presence of all who died for their freedom against the Persians.
Historical Information Center Thermopylon - 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans…
Thermopylae - Meteora - Kalambaka
Battlefield of Thermopylae - We will visit the battlefield of Thermopylae’s, travelling through time you will feel the presence of all who died for their freedom against the Persians.
Historical Information Center Thermopylon - 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans heroically faced the Persian army. In the historical centre of the site you will enjoy a 3D movie, travelling through time you will feel the presence of all who died for their freedom under a foreign conqueror.
Leonidas Monument - To complete the visit you will see the statue of Leonidas standing right opposite Kolonos Hill where the persisting Spartans left their last breath.
Meteora - Our trip will continue with a drive through the mountains, not taking the national highway, to see the real Greek country side passing by the cities of Lamia, Trikala and Karditsa we will reach Kalambaka, a beautiful small city that is dominated by the Meteora rocks standing upon it. Reaching the small town we will settle at the hotel and then drive up around the hills for an evening photo tour on the rocks under the Greek sunset.
Great Meteoron Monastery - We will visit the monasteries and a have closer look at the holy rocks. On the rocks that are like suspended in the air (that’s what Meteora means) there is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries still in use. Meteora combines natural beauty and cultural heritage a fact that make them a unique destination between the world’s monuments.
Great Meteoron is the biggest and most impressive one.
Agios Stefanos - The Holy Monastery of Agios Stefanos is one of the few female monasteries of Meteora. The exact date of the monastery’s construction is unknown but according to some evidence it was built in the 15th century.
Roussanou Monastery - The beautiful wall-paintings of the Catholicon were executed in 1560. Visit Roussanou for a different view of the surrounding cliffs and the adjacent Monasteries. Follow the pathway from this monastery to the upper main road and discover an off-the-road panoramic view point spot that allows you to walk on bear rocks!
- Convenient hotel, AirBnB, or port pickup and drop-off included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Professional drivers with deep historical knowledge (Note: Drivers are not licensed for guided tours inside sites)
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
- Convenient hotel, AirBnB, or port pickup and drop-off included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Professional drivers with deep historical knowledge (Note: Drivers are not licensed for guided tours inside sites)
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
- Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms)
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)
- Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms)
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and…
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Accommodation (If you need our help we work with some of the best hotels in each area, we only need to know the number of the rooms)
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.