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Athens Meteora Full Day Trip
Athens, Greece, Europe
$521.86
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Overview
When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora.Upon your arrival at the town of Kalambaka, you will visit the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high atop sandstone cliffs and is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It’s a wonderful way to experience one of Greece’s most breathtaking and off-the-beaten-path cultural treasures. Learn about the history of these unique, 14th-century monasteries.Enjoy free time to dine and explore in the town of Kalambaka.Photograph hermit caves and soaring monastic retreats. Explore the spectacular UNESCO-listed clifftop monasteries. The tour is designed for families, couples and history lovers.
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Private Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Paper material
- Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history.
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
- Private transportation
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Meeting point
McDonald's: Our driver will be in front of McDonald's with a signboard of the name of the tour.
Return details
McDonald's: Our driver will be in front of McDonald's with a signboard of the name of the tour.
- Pick up 08:00 am to Kalambaka in the morning and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 12:30 pm in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries (pass by)
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KastrakiUpon reaching Kalabaka, we'll begin the adventure with a leisurely lunch and a convenient restroom break in the charming village of Kalabaka. Take this opportunity to refuel and prepare for an awe-inspiring exploration of the breathtaking Meteora region. Enjoy a lunch or you have free time to explore the city on your own pace.
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Agios StefanosThis is the most accessible monastery, where instead of steps you simply cross a small bridge to reach the entrance. It is ideal for visitors who cannot use the steps and yet they wish to have a real experience of a Meteora monastery. The beginning of monastic life on the rock of Agios Stephanos dates back to early in the 12th century.
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Varlaam MonasteryThe Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery. It is located opposite of the Great Meteoro Monastery and it was founded in the mid 14th century by the exercitant Hosios Varlaam. The elegant monastery Catholicon was built in the honour of Agioi Pantes in 1541-42, by two brothers from Ioannina, the priest-monks Hosioi Theophanes and Nectarios the Apsarades.
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Great Meteoron MonasteryThe Great Meteoron Monastery is the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery that was “suspended in the air” (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built.
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Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)The Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) is the most difficult to reach, but once you get to the very top the panoramic view of the surroundings is simply captivating! This Monastery is very close to the Saint Stephen’s Nunnery and it is perched on a steep and magnificent rock. It had already been organized Monastery since the year 1362 as indicated in a document by Symeon Uressis Palaeologos.
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Roussanou MonasteryThe Holy Monastery of Roussanou has received the name of the first probable hermit who settled on the rock. The main cathedral was founded at the end of the 16th century and was decorated thirty years later. Compared to other rocks where monasteries were built, the one of Roussanou has a lower elevation, which makes it more accessible.
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Agios Nikolaos AnapaphsasThe Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Anapafsas is the first Monastery that we encounter on our way to the Holy Meteora and was founded at the end of the 14th century.
- You will enjoy the panoramic view of the town Kalampaka. After a full day of exploration get transfered back to Athens. The return transfer is 4 hours and 30 minutes to your preffered drop off point. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Athens Meteora Full Day Trip
Athens, Greece, Europe
$521.86
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!