Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch
Description
Visit the world-famous Meteora and walk inside old Christian Monasteries Learn the natural history about the marvelous millions-year-old rock formations Awe at the breathtaking views and snap unforgettable photos of the landscape Listen to the fascnitating history in 6 languages with our multilingual Audioguide Enjoy hassle-free morning transfer from 4 meeting points to the Bus station Highlights: -See all 6 monasteries at the Meteora -Climb the extraordinary rock formations -Enjoy free lunch -Enter the 2 of the monasteries to get a glimpse of life inside(entry fees not included 5 euro per monastery) -Take photos of the breathtaking landscape -Get picked up from 4 central meeting points -Enjoy Audio guide in 6 languages
Tour Options
Itinerary
After being picked up from your meeting point we travel Meteora by bus in a small group During the 4 hours journey take in the stunning countryside as you travel and snap some photos. Arrive in the traditional town of Kalabaka by noon, perfect time for a traditional lunch (if option selected) to fill you up with energy ( Vegan and vegetarian options available)
Visit the Hermit Caves known by the locals as the caves of Badovas. The hermit caves of Badovas are very close to Kastraki village. Between the village and the town of Kalabaka Badovas is the name of the nearby restored but abandoned Monastery dedicated to Saint Nicolas of Badovas. The caves where Hermit monks use to live an extraordinary life back in 14th century are situated between Kalbaka town and Kastraki Village. The area is surrounded by immerse rock pillars called Pyxari and Amparia and few other smaller rocks.
Meet our local guide and Reach the Meteora rocks, where an unforgettable experience awaits you. Comprising of sandstone and conglomerate, the caves at Meteora are thought to have been inhabited as early as 50,000 years ago. Listen about the history and the importance of the area by our local guide and buy our multilingual audioguide and enter 3 active monasteries to have a glipse of the monks life . (entrance not included 3 euros) In the 9th century, monks began inhabiting them again and in the 14th century, the first monasteries were built. Nowadays, Meteora is home to one of the most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. See all six of these monasteries built on large naturally-formed pillars as you explore and take pictures of a lifetime.
After a full day of exploration get transfered back to Athens to your preffered drop off point.( 4 stops)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Kindly wait at the sign of the Sights of Athens Blue Hop on Hop off bus stop a bus from our company will pick you up
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(751)
It was a long day, but the trip was with it. Eva was a great guide, and Yorgos was a great driver. The travel was smooth with no issues. From Eva I learned a lot, not just about the monasteries but also the mythology behind the whole region and local traditions that continue even now. If you want to see ancient and beautiful historical sites with a knowledgeable guide I'd definitely recommend this tour.
This was the best tour ever. The guide and the driver are both very professional. Our guide Freideriki is so friendly and professional of taking us through the different monasteries. We really enjoy our trip.
I had a really good fight. And if my friend is going to Greece, I thought it would be a good idea to give him this tour.
Very long day but the beauty and splendor of the rock formations and monasteries was well worth the trip from Athens. Eva did a great job keeping us on track and informed with sharing along the way and with the What’sapp.
Excellent tour, organized very well and wonderful place. Excellent explanations thanks to the audio guide in all languages and to the fantastic guide Freideriki. Thanks also to Yorgos who drove very well and to the whole team, from the first moment to the last. Highly recommended!
Magnificent excursion not to be missed if you have several days of vacation in Athens. It is a unique place!
Pictures can not capture the sights; you must go to experience it for yourself. Don't let the long day deter you. The bus was very comfortable and we had a break stop at the midpoint; which offered food and clean bathrooms. The lunch offering at Taverna Dias was delicious.
An incredible experience! The rock formations of Meteora are stunning, but our guide made the trip truly unforgettable. They were professional, friendly, and shared fascinating stories about the history and monasteries. Everything was perfectly organized with amazing photo stops. Highly recommended!
Good experience but I think it was experience compared to the level of the service. The tour guide was very good, smiling, talking and helping everyone to take photos or get the most information. So the drivers on the both ways. Regarding the bus there was no WI FI. thanks to the team
Eva, the tour guide is amazing! Very nice and polite, patient and careful! I fully recommend the experience!
