Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Visit the out-of-this-world monasteries with the unique location, included in the UNESCO'S World Heritage list
Options
Minivan HS
Pickup included
Luxury car HS
Pickup included
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking driver, best-mannered, fully knowledgeable of the Greek history and culture
Entrance fees
Licensed tour guide, only upon request and extra charge
What to expect
Campo della battaglia delle Termopili
20m
Your private tour will start from your hotel in Athens and head to the central mainland of Greece.
Our first stop is the battlefield of Thermopylae or Hotgates and the Hot Springs, where King Leonidas and the 300 brave Spartans gave their lives for the freedom of Greece. Honor and Glory was their moto. They achived both, as their memory lasts for ever.
Varlaam Monastery
3h · Admission ticket not included
Drive towards Trikala, Karditsa, Kalambaka and Kastraki, finally we reach the Meteora monasteries. They come second in relegious importance and size after mount Athos in orthodox christianity.
Meteora means "middle of the sky", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above" and the monasteries are built on high pillars at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece after the 11th century and on and they were never abondoned as there live monks and nuns up today.
The monasteries are: St. Nicolas, Grande Meteoro, Varlaam, Rousannou, Holy Trinity and St. Stephen.
There you will visit up to 3 monasteries, depends on the day,you will have the chance to admire the wonderful, panoramic view and when you feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch.The tour will guide you to a traditional tavern at Kalambaka or Kastraki.It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.
After that religious experience, it is time to return back to Athens.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up / drop off at Athens hotels
Pick up / drop off at Athens suburbs hotels under extra charge
Pick up / drop off at Athens airport
Pick up from Piraeus or Rafina ports
Pick up / drop off at designated places
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
