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Meteora Sunset: 'Hidden Treasures' Tour-Small Size Goup 10% OFF
Meteora, Greece, Europe
$34.65
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Overview
The Meteora Sunset Tour begins in the charming old town of Kalampaka, where stunning views and rich history await. As the sun sets, experience the breathtaking transformation of the sky and landscape in this unforgettable journey.
- 🌅 Visit the Byzantine Church of the Dormition of Virgin Mary, a 1000-year-old architectural gem built over the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo.
- 🏞️ Discover the Hidden Hermitages of Bandovas, a unique spot where the first monks lived, offering a glimpse into their ancient way of life.
- 📸 Capture breathtaking photos around Meteora just before sunset, surrounded by majestic rock formations.
- 🌄 End the tour at Psaropetra rock, the area's most panoramic viewpoint, perfect for enjoying a serene sunset.
- 🧑🤝🧑 Small group experience with a maximum of 9 participants, ensuring personalized attention and a more intimate setting.
- 🚐 Air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi onboard for your comfort and convenience during the tour.
- 💧 Complimentary bottled water provided to keep you refreshed throughout the journey.
- 🗺️ Local English-speaking tour leader guiding you through the history and beauty of the area.
- ⛪ Entrance to the Byzantine Church and visits to two hidden monasteries included in the tour.
- 🛋️ Wheelchair accessible, making it easy for everyone to enjoy this enchanting experience.
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Hidden Treasures Sunset Meteora
English-speaking Tour Leader
Pickup included
English-speaking Tour Leader
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Small group (up to 7 people)
- Pick-Up from/Drop-Off at your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- See all active monasteries
- Bottled water
- Photos at the most panoramic spots
- Visit the hidden Hermit Caves of Badovas
- Visit the Byzantine Church ( 1000 years old)
- See 2 hidden monasteries
- Experience the captivating Sunset in Meteora
- Air conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi onboard
- Meals/Snacks/Soft drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Byzantine church entrance fee (2€ per person-optional)
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KalambakaKalabaka is a town and seat of the municipality of Meteora in the Trikala regional unit. The Meteora monasteries are located near the town. A Greek inscription on the wall of one of the town's oldest churches (Saint John the Baptist) testifies to the existence of an ancient Greek settlement under the name Aiginion. In the 10th century AD, it was known as Stagoi (Σταγοί). The meaning of the word Kalabaka is of a Turkish origin and means "powerful fortress".
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KastrakiHidden right next to Kastraki, lies the path to the secret Hermitages of Badovas. Follow our guide who will reveal you a spot you can not imagine. This unique place will uncover you the life of the first monks arriving in Meteora before 1000 years.
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Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin MaryExplore a 1000 years old church which was built in the acropolis of kalabaka and over the ruins of an anccient temple of god Apollo. Turn yourself to archeologists and find all the ancient ruins from the temple embeded in the wall. See the amazing frescoes in there and an old mosaic floor revealed beneath current floor.
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Agios StefanosExplore the first convent of the area. Monastery was founded in 14th century by monk Antonios and was bombed during WWII and depopulated. From 1941 monastery was empty of life since 1961 when nuns asked and took permition to reconstruct the broken section and organize the first convent of the area.
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Varlaam MonasteryThe monastery of Varlaam, which was the first that a pulley system was used from monks so they could bring materials on the top of the rock easier and safer. The monastery has an amazing museum and also you can admire the original pulley sytem and the frescoes of the great artist Frago catellano.
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Great Meteoron MonasteryThe monastery of Tranfiguration of Jesus is the first monastic community in the area. Before blessed Athanasion of Mt Athos started this monastic community monks were living in Meteora only as hermits or ascetics. A monastery with a great almost 700 years history.
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Holy Trinity MonasteryThe Monastery which is known for the James Bond movie for your eyes only and the third oldest in the area.
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The convent of Santa Barbara. The monastery was founded in 16th century and is the newest from the 6 still active. Started as all of them as a men community, monks, but at the year 1988 and after the monastery was barely abandaned nuns asked and they took permition to create the second convevt of the area.
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While you entering the area of Meteora the first monastery you will see is the St Nikolas Anapafsas one. The monastery is built over a narrow rock in a vertical way and is hosting monks from 15th century.
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Meteora Sunset: 'Hidden Treasures' Tour-Small Size Goup 10% OFF
Meteora, Greece, Europe
$34.65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!