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Meteora Tour (Full Day)
Athens, Greece, Europe
$1162.93
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Traveling across the Plain of Thessaly, we find the monasteries of Meteora. These monasteries not only give us a glimpse into the ancient monastic life of the Orthodox Church, but also have one of the most breathtaking locations in Greece.
They built their monasteries on the tops of these columns, both for safety and for the isolation they provided. In the past the monasteries were often only accessible by a rope ladder, which the monks could draw up if they were threatened and this way they were protected from the Turkish invaders that were slowly taking over the Byzantine Empire.
We will also visit the site of the Leonidas’ 300 Spartans stand against the mighty army of the Xerxes of Persia - Thermopylae, or the “Hot Gates”. The Spartans and their allies lured the Persian army to this narrow pass between the cliffs and the sea and although they were defeated, their bravery allowed the other Greek city-states to mobilize and finally defeat the Persians at the Battle of Salamis.
They built their monasteries on the tops of these columns, both for safety and for the isolation they provided. In the past the monasteries were often only accessible by a rope ladder, which the monks could draw up if they were threatened and this way they were protected from the Turkish invaders that were slowly taking over the Byzantine Empire.
We will also visit the site of the Leonidas’ 300 Spartans stand against the mighty army of the Xerxes of Persia - Thermopylae, or the “Hot Gates”. The Spartans and their allies lured the Persian army to this narrow pass between the cliffs and the sea and although they were defeated, their bravery allowed the other Greek city-states to mobilize and finally defeat the Persians at the Battle of Salamis.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Full-Day Meteora Tour from Athens
Meteora Tour Taxi or Sedan: Meteora Tour 1-4 Passengers from Athens with Taxi or Sedan.
Departure time is between 5:30am-7:30, please inform.
Pickup included
Meteora Tour Taxi or Sedan: Meteora Tour 1-4 Passengers from Athens with Taxi or Sedan.
Departure time is between 5:30am-7:30, please inform.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Private tour (your party only), Air condition, Wi-Fi in vehicle, fuel surcharge and tolls
- Professional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites
- Transportation from and to your central hotel in Athens or Piraeus
- Transportation from and to the cruise terminal of Piraeus port and ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- Everything that involves the vehicle
- Professional guide at sites (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site)
- Food and drinks
- Admission fees
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MeteoraVisit Meteora.
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ThermopylaeVisit Thermopylae (hot gates).
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Meteora Tour (Full Day)
Athens, Greece, Europe
$1162.93
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!