Full day private tour to Meteora Monasteries
1 day
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About this activity
Start early in the morning traveling with through Central Greece, crossing the Thessalian plain, the granary of GREECE, to reach KALAMBAKA and Meteora after 4-1/2 hours drive. Here visit the unique in the world the breathtaking METEORA and its byzantine monasteries built on the top of high rocks standing between Sky earth & wind.
The monasteries of Meteora are 6:
• The Monastery of Great Meteoron. It is the biggest of the Meteorite monasteries.
• The Monastery of Varlaam is the second, after the Great Meteoro, big in size monastery.
• The Monastery of Rousanou. It is dedicated to ‘The Transfiguration’ but honored to Saint Barbara.
• The Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas. It is the first to meet on our way from Kastraki to Meteora.
• The Monastery of St. Stephen. It is one of the most attainable as we don’t have to cope with innumerable stairs to reach it.
• The Monastery of Holy Trinity is very difficult to reach. The visitor has to cross the valley and continue high up through the rock before we arrive outside the entrance.
Have lunch in Kalambaka in a traditional home made Greek food restaurant by the feet of Meteora.
After lunch, Greece tours private chauffeur will start traveling back to ATHENS. Late arrival at your Athens hotel.
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The monasteries of Meteora are 6:
• The Monastery of Great Meteoron. It is the biggest of the Meteorite monasteries.
• The Monastery of Varlaam is the second, after the Great Meteoro, big in size monastery.
• The Monastery of Rousanou. It is dedicated to ‘The Transfiguration’ but honored to Saint Barbara.
• The Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas. It is the first to meet on our way from Kastraki to Meteora.
• The Monastery of St. Stephen. It is one of the most attainable as we don’t have to cope with innumerable stairs to reach it.
• The Monastery of Holy Trinity is very difficult to reach. The visitor has to cross the valley and continue high up through the rock before we arrive outside the entrance.
Have lunch in Kalambaka in a traditional home made Greek food restaurant by the feet of Meteora.
After lunch, Greece tours private chauffeur will start traveling back to ATHENS. Late arrival at your Athens hotel.
Included
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- A professional English speaking driver with good knowledge in history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you'd like to have a licensed by the state tour guide to escort you inside the sites and museums, we can arrange it for you with an additional cost. Licenced by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject of availability on bookings day!
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group
- Pick-up from the cruise ship pier at Port of Piraeus Road tolls and local taxes
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens
- Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by private vehicle
- Bottled water
Not included
- Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
- Gratuities
- Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities following the program mentioned above.
- Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost to escort you inside the archaeological sites according to the program.
- Food and drinks
- Athens International Airport transfers can be arranged on request
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is formal
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
75%
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