Athens to Meteora: Full Day Tour, Small Group,Local Guides
Description
Embark on an exhilarating one-day expedition from Athens to the stunning rock formations of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Find our vehicle waiting for you on the opposite side of Athens Central Railway Station ,aka Larissis train station. Upon arrival in Kalabaka, an expert English-speaking local tour leader will be waiting to guide you through the ethereal landscape of Meteora. You'll have ample time to see all 6 monasteries and explore 3 of them, each offering breathtaking views. Our small group tours will offer you the flexibility to explore the area in the best possible way, avoiding big groups or crowds. Travel details: In the morning our vehicle from Athens departs at 7:45AM arriving in Meteora at around 12:15PM with a brief stop on the way. In the afternoon our vehicle from Meteora departs at 17:30PM arring in Athens at around 22:00PM with a brief stop on the way.
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Enjoy your almost 5 hours trip through green valleys from Athens to Kalabaka. When you arrive you will see the giant rocks of Meteora and your trip to the Unesco World Heritage monument.
Have a quick look of Kalabaka city. One of the most ancient lands in Greece.
See village Kastraki which is built at the roots of the giant rocks. Learn the story and traditions related to the village.
The monastery of Tranfiguration of Jesus is the first monastic community in the area. Before blessed Athanasion of Mt Athos started this monastic community monks were living in Meteora only as hermits or ascetics. A monastery with a great almost 700 years history.
The monastery of Varlaam, which was the first that a pulley system was used from monks so they could bring materials on the top of the rock easier and safer. The monastery has an amazing museum and also you can admire the original pulley system and the frescoes of the great artist Frago Catellano.
Explore the first convent of the area. Monastery was founded in 14th century by monk Antonios and was bombed during WWII and depopulated. From 1941 monastery was empty of life since 1961 when nuns asked and took permission to reconstruct the broken section and organize the first convent of the area.
Board on our vehicle, relax and experience the lanscape of Greece with a 4,5 hours trip back to Athens.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
The tour was over 30 people on a bus, not their advertised small tour of 10 or less which I had purchased. The train service was suspended so we reached our destination in a commercial bus. No bathroom on the bus, so be prepared for a 2 hour bus ride before you can get to a WC for either direction. The monasteries were absolutely amazing and well preserved. Pictures are not allowed inside, so admire the beauty or purchase a book at the gift shop to reference these images in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with VIP Meteora Tours! It is a great pleasure for us to know that our guests truly enjoy the beauty of Meteora through the eyes of a local guide who loves what they do. We hope to welcome you again soon for more unique experiences in Meteora! Best regards, The VIP Meteora Tours Teami
Absolutely amazing that anyone could build such a magnificent structure on the side of a mountain. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and informative about the entire area and I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone traveling to Greece. It is a really fascinating piece of history with plenty of artifacts, literature and clothing from the 11th-16th century on display.
Dear Patrick, Thank you so much for your review and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Meteora with us. We hope to see you again. Kind Regards, VIP Meteora Tours
