Meteora Full-Day Trip with Guide on Luxury Bus From Athens

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Overview

Start your full-day bus trip to Meteora from Athens. Explore this UNESCO world heritage site and admire the unique landscape and its mystic atmosphere.
On your way to Meteora you will be able to see a very big beautiful and big part of the eastern mainland of Greece and learn everything about its history.
Upon our arrival on Meteora you will be able to visit 3 of the 6 Monasteries, according to their operating schedule.
Let the mesmerizing view above the clouds to take your breath away and capture the dramatic scenery of the rocks lying on the valley of Kalampaka village.
Discover the tower of the old preserved net at the Monastery of Varlaam, explore the largest of the monasteries at the Monastery of Great Meteoron.
End your visit to Meteora with Nikolaos Anapafsas monastery and view Meteora from below as well. Understand in depth the orthodox Christian art.
Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, near the city of Kalampaka, before heading back to Thessaloniki.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Doukissis Plakentias 76, Chalandri 152 34, Greece

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Once you are at HALANDRI METRO Station, follow the exit “To Vrilissia” and meet our trip attendant outside the station. *Please bear in mind that you should be at the departure point 10΄ before the time indicated in the schedule.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 07:30 AM

What To Expect

Meteora

On your way to Meteora you will be able to see a very big beautiful and big part of the eastern mainland of Greece and learn everything about its history. Upon our arrival on Meteora you will be able to visit 3 of the 6 Monasteries, according to their operating schedule. Let the mesmerizing view above the clouds to take your breath away and capture the dramatic scenery of the rocks lying on the valley of Kalampaka village.Understand in depth the orthodox Christian art and culture of the monasteries.

3 hours 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meteora

Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, near the city of Kalampaka, before heading back to Thessaloniki. Wear shoes that you would wear on a hiking session and remember to bring some decent clothing for the monasteries too! All of our tour leaders have an archaeological background (studies in history and archaeology) and they will bring you one step closer to the history of the Holly Rocks of Meteora.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Basic travel insurance
  • Bilingual guide throughout the bus trip
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Entrance fees (€3 per monastery – cash only)
  • Cost of lunch at the restaurant
  • Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
  • Tips

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The coach journey from Athens to Meteora is 5 hours each way, including two short stops along the way to use the restroom and buy snacks.
  • The monasteries have strict dress rules prohibiting entry to male visitors wearing shorts and female visitors with sleeveless sweatshirts
  • Women need a long skirt/ dress to enter the monasteries. Women cannot enter the monasteries wearing trousers or jeans.
  • At winter, the temperature is low so you need to bring suitable clothes. Check the temperature of Meteora online the previous day!
  • To reach the monasteries, you will be required to climb stairs
  • The €3 entrance fee to each monastery is not included in the ticket price, this must be paid in cash
  • You will stop for a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, this is not included in the ticket price

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-63073P22

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