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(714)
We had a great time and we were treated very well. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything. dawit ዳዊት
A long trip with excellent guides They made everything to make us feel comfortable and to answer all our questions. A must go, a must visit.
Excellent, good treatment, and well-organized; the guide was charismatic, thank you, I recommend it, it was a lovely experience in Meteora.
Drivers and guide very professional. A special mention for the guide Eva who fully made us experience these iconic places! Thanks again!!!
Long ride to location but well worth it. Spectacular views and very picturesque. Good tour overall. Well done.
It was amazing, Eva was so kind full, she make us photos on every landscape, great day
A must see wonder while in Athens! Was debating if we should do or not because of the length of full day. Ended up going and was definitely worth it. A must must do. Beautiful scenery and unbelievable breath taking views! Bus was comfortable and the crew super nice with excellent service. I recommend!!!
A good, straightforward way to explore the monasteries in Meteora. It makes for a very long day, but it’s still worth doing. The tour itself is pretty standard—nothing out of the ordinary—but the views of the monasteries are good and definitely nice to see.
Very nice excursion in the Meteora. Exceptional site that we recommend despite the distance from Athens. Eva, our guide, is very friendly, and her explanations are perfectly detailed. She knows how to be available for everyone. The audio guide is essential because the tour is in English. Our driver Leonidas is perfect, congratulations to both of you. The only downside: too little time for lunch. Barely 30 minutes. This does not allow for a proper appreciation of the very hearty dishes. We have wonderful memories of this day. Anita and Beatrice
All in all this was a great trip and will recommend these tour guides to anyone looking for an easy day trip to Meteora from Athens for a reasonable price. I only gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the audio when the guide was talking into the mic was not great and it was hard to tell what she was saying sometimes. This was an issue with the electronics themselves and not the tour guide who was great. Thanks!
