Meteora Full Day Private Trip from Athens

Enjoy a private trip by executive car or minivan to Meteora, the UNESCO world heritage listed monasteries. Meteora means "middle of the sky", and with their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village. On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.

See all 6 Unesco world heritage listed monasteries
Climb the extraordinary rock formations
Visit up to 3 monasteries to get a glimpse of Hermits’ life
Have a traditional Greek lunch in a picturesque village
Marvel the battlefield of the legendary Thermopylae and King Leonidas statue.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece

After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece

Breathtakingly surreal and serenely spiritual, the Metéora monasteries spring forth from a dreamy landscape of rocky megaliths in the plains of the Thessaly Valley. The first hermits came to this far-removed corner of Greece at least as early as the 11th century to withdraw from the world and contemplate divinity. Christian Orthodox monks began building monasteries here in the 14th century. Originally 24 monasteries stood at this astonishing location, built onto the edges of vertiginous cliffs or perched on sheer sandstone formations as high as 300 meters. With their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. Please be modestly dressed. Women are suggested to wear long skirts & long sleeves. If you do not have, you will be given a skirt in your way in.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Battlefield of Thermopylae, Thermopylae Greece

On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 11 To 14 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
-We pickup from all accommodations
-Recommended outfit for women is long skirt or long dress. If you do not have, they will give you there a scarf to put on your waist, ( 3€ charge ) or if you have one you can do the same. For men is advisable to wear long pants. Also the monasteries do not accept cards so please have cash with you. It is 3€ per person per monastery.


Ports

• Piraeus Port

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Greek Culinary Welcome Gift
• Pickup & Drop off
• Private Transportation
• Bottled Water - Snack

Not Included

• Admission at Monasteries (3€ p.p. for each one person)
• Gratuities
• Tour Guide inside Monasteries ( upon request with extra charge)

Facilities