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Meteora Monasteries: A Skyward Journey
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Kastraki
Embark on a full day private trip from Athens to Meteora, the UNESCO listed monasteries. Explore the rock formations, visit monasteries, enjoy a traditional Greek lunch, and see the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae.
Embark on a full day private trip from Athens to Meteora, the UNESCO listed monasteries. Explore the rock formations, visit monasteries, enjoy a traditional Greek lunch, and see the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Meteora - After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village.
- Meteora - Breathtakingly surreal and serenely spiritual, the Metéora monasteries spring forth from a dreamy landscape of rocky megaliths in the plains of…
- Meteora - After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village.
- Meteora - Breathtakingly surreal and serenely spiritual, the Metéora monasteries spring forth from a dreamy landscape of rocky megaliths in the plains of the Thessaly Valley. The first hermits came to this far-removed corner of Greece at least as early as the 11th century to withdraw from the world and contemplate divinity. Christian Orthodox monks began building monasteries here in the 14th century. Originally 24 monasteries stood at this astonishing location, built onto the edges of vertiginous cliffs or perched on sheer sandstone formations as high as 300 meters. With their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. Please be modestly dressed. Women are suggested to wear long skirts & long sleeves. If you do not have, you will be given a skirt in your way in.
- Battlefield of Thermopylae - On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pickup & Drop off
- Private Transportation
- Greek Culinary Welcome Gift
- Bottled Water - Snack
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pickup & Drop off
- Private Transportation
- Greek Culinary Welcome Gift
- Bottled Water - Snack
What's Not Included
- Admission at Monasteries (5€ p.p. for each one person)
- Gratuities
- Tour Guide inside Monasteries ( upon request with extra charge)
- Admission at Monasteries (5€ p.p. for each one person)
- Gratuities
- Tour Guide inside Monasteries ( upon request with extra charge)
Additional Information
Take a private journey in a luxury vehicle or spacious minivan to experience the awe-inspiring Meteora, a UNESCO world heritage site renowned for its monasteries. Aptly named ‘middle of the sky’, the monasteries of Metéora tower majestically, appearing almost unreachable, symbolising humanity’s spiritual aspirations. The captivating tour integrates a…
Take a private journey in a luxury vehicle or spacious minivan to experience the awe-inspiring Meteora, a UNESCO world heritage site renowned for its monasteries. Aptly named ‘middle of the sky’, the monasteries of Metéora tower majestically, appearing almost unreachable, symbolising humanity’s spiritual aspirations. The captivating tour integrates a visit to the three most accessible monasteries, followed by a delectable lunch featuring authentic Greek dishes and “Mezedes” in the charming village of Kastraki. On the return trip to Athens, take a moment to appreciate Thermopylae, the infamous location where 300 Spartans held off the Persian army for two days. Tour the battlefield, and pay respects to the statue of King Leonidas.
Observe all six UNESCO world heritage listed monasteries
Ascend the stunning rock structures
Visit up to three monasteries to gain insights into the life of Hermits
Savour a traditional Greek lunch in a scenic village
Pay tribute at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae and statue of King Leonidas.
Location
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
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(308 Ratings)
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Fabio
Feb 3, 2025
Amazing views. - It is a very long day, but it is well worth the time. Over 3 hours drive in the morning and another 3 hours in the evening.
The place is amazing. We saw incredible views and heard a lot of interesting facts about the place. Meteora is different from everything that I have seen so far. The monasteries are very interesting, but in my opinion, the tour is worth for the views alone.
Our guide was Mr George and he is very entertaining and easygoing. Aside from the story of the place, during the long ride, we talked about greek politics, culture, economy, and international relations. Don't miss the chance to get a deeper understanding of the culture.
Overall I recommend this tour 100%.
The stop at Thermopolis battle place in the way back is a bit disappointing, as aside from a monument, it is not like we imagine after watching the 300.
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Sara_m
Jan 3, 2025
Great trip! Our guide was... - Great trip! Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us great advice on where to get the best pictures!
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Jean
Dec 30, 2024
"Excellent Tour! ☀️ -
Had a fantastic time on this tour! Our guide was incredibly professional and charming, taking the time to explain everything thoroughly. George was attentive and very professional. The lunch at the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous. And to top it all off, we had beautiful sunshine! Highly recommend!"
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Erin_g
Dec 29, 2024
This was a fantastic day... - This was a fantastic day trip! Alexander was our guide and he was absolutely wonderful. Enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable, he made sure our experience was incredible. Would highly recommend!
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Jamiegilbert334
Nov 30, 2024
No matter the weather don’t miss this adventure!!!! - You do not want to miss this experience and seeing the wonders of Meteora. Even though it was a cold and rainy day, our guide made it an incredible experience and gave us a great historical background throughout our drive. Due to the weather, he took us through three different monasteries, each increasingly more exciting than the last.
Giorgos made sure we were comfortable on the entire trip. He gave us an explanation of where we would be going and the sites who would see. He also was great at giving us our own personal time to relax and enjoy the ride there and back.
The transportation was better than we could imagine. Giorgos also gave us many ideas to choose our lunch, which made it even a better experience. We eat at a local family own restaurant. They treated us so well,as if we were part of their community and family.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the wonderful sites and the professionalism of this company.
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Prasanna_p
Nov 30, 2024
Awesome trip.. - The trip was really good and went well as planned. Our driver Theo was polite, courteous and was very accommodating as we were traveling with family. The vehicle was also clean. Overall no complaints with the tour.
Only 1 thing to consider. We had lunch at the Meteoran Panarama restaurant. We believe the lady over there was trying to sell her specials as her waiter had initially mentioned they served souvlaki but later they denied having it for that day. I don’t know if this was a genuine misunderstanding. We were traveling with kids and tired so didn’t want to check for other restaurants. So I would recommend to check in advance before you get seated and settled what you want to eat since the place is a bit pricey as well.
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291srit
Nov 27, 2024
One day trip - Great day trip to Meteora. George was a great guide - he was very helpful and knowledgeable. Worth trip - great scenery and locations.
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Janept33zk
Nov 21, 2024
A little bit of heaven - Incredible experience! Our driver Theo was exceptional. We enjoyed the car ride there having great conversation with him. He watched the weather moment by moment and planned the day in such a way that we would be able to experience it the best way possible in the event that the rain would come. We stopped for several great photo opportunities. Our last highlight was stopping for a wonderful lunch. Every aspect of the day was top notch!
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Kevin_b
Nov 14, 2024
A trip we'll never forget! - Visiting Meteora was one of the most amazing things my wife and I have ever been able to do. We took a day trip from Athens and it was 100% worth it, despite the 3-4 hr each way from the city. We also got to visit Thermopylae on the way to Meteora, which was a nice road-side attraction and surreal in it's own right.
We ended up getting to visit the Monastery of St. Stephen, Monastery of The Holy Trinity, and Monastery of St. Rousanou on our trip as there's only 3 monasteries open each day and it changes each day. The monasteries are absolutely beautiful places and there is a sense of peace that emanates from them, which was a great feeling.
The Monastery of St. Stephen is easily accessible and it also had a nice gift shop selling icons and locally made products, which was a nice touch. The Monastery of The Holy Trinity requires you to hike down and then back up to get there, but it's well-worth it as it's a magnificent place and was probably my favorite. The Monastery of St. Rousanou (St. Barbara) has two ways of getting there and our driver was nice enough to let us hike down a forest path and picked us up at the bottom, which was a nice touch. No photos are allowed inside this one, but the iconography is something you need to see; it's breathtaking.
Tips: All of the monasteries charge a 3 euro entrance fee per person and there is a strict dress code (Men - long pants and no sleeveless shirts; Women - skirts that cover the knees and shoulders covered).
I couldn't finish this review without thanking Yorgos, who was absolutely fantastic and it was a pleasure to talk with him and learn from him. Thanks Yorgos!
Meteora is an otherworldly place and it was a moving experience to be here, particularly as an Greek Orthodox Christian. It's a must-see if you're visiting Greece!
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Noelr2015
Nov 5, 2024
Meteora trip - Meteors is breathtaking and out of this world. We were lucky to have the opportunity to visit the place. Giorgio was accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable and very patient. He communicates well in English and anticipates all our needs. He is a very good asset to your organization.
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