Meteora Tramonto con Monastero & Grotte Eremita Tour in Piccolo Gruppo
Descrizione
Scopri la maestosa bellezza di Meteora nel suo momento più magico nel nostro Meteora Sunset Tour. Unisciti a noi mentre esploriamo le formazioni rocciose mozzafiato e i monasteri che hanno reso famoso questo sito patrimonio mondiale dell'UNESCO. Unisciti al nostro Meteora Sunset Tour per un'avventura affascinante! Esplora splendide formazioni rocciose e antichi monasteri. Visita il Monastero di Santo Stefano e la Chiesa Bizantina della Vergine Maria. Scopri i segreti dei Monasteri Nascosti e delle Grotte degli Eremiti, scopri le affascinanti storie degli eremiti e dei monaci che un tempo vivevano in queste zone remote. Avrai la possibilità di vedere i resti delle loro abitazioni e acquisire una comprensione più profonda del loro modo di vivere. Godetevi il tramonto mozzafiato su Meteora. Prenota ora per un'esperienza indimenticabile!
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Meteora è un'area che si estende su pochi chilometri quadrati, dove coesistono in totale armonia un'antica comunità monastica e un raro fenomeno geologico composto da enormi pilastri di roccia. Situata all'estremità nord-ovest della pianura della Tessaglia, Meteora è oggi una delle destinazioni turistiche più popolari della Grecia continentale. Si tratta di un sito Patrimonio dell'Umanità dell'UNESCO, un luogo archeologico e un posto sacro ufficiale! Alle pendici delle rocce, ci sono 2 insediamenti, la città di Kalabaka e il villaggio di Kastraki.
È una chiesa assolutamente da vedere, non solo per la sua età e per i preziosi affreschi bizantini dell'XI secolo, ma anche per il materiale da costruzione delle sue mura. All'interno delle sue pareti sono presenti le reliquie di un antico tempio greco dedicato al dio Apollo. Al suo interno potrai anche ammirare il vecchio pavimento in mosaico, visibile in alcuni punti specifici al di sotto di quello odierno. Questa è senza dubbio una delle più belle basiliche cristiane antiche della Grecia ed ancora frequentata oggi come chiesa dalla gente del posto.
Questo è il monastero più accessibile dove, invece di dover salire i gradini, potrai accedere all'ingresso semplicemente attraversando un piccolo ponte. È ideale per i visitatori che non possono fare le scale e che vogliono comunque vedere un vero monastero di Meteora. L'inizio della vita monastica sulla roccia di Agios Stephanos risale agli inizi del XII secolo. Hosios Antonios, nella prima metà del XV secolo, e Hosios Philotheos, che ristrutturò o addirittura ricostruì nel 1545 l'attuale chiesa di Agios Stephanos sulle fondamenta del vecchio piccolo ed elegante Catholicon, sono noti come i suoi fondatori.
Il Monastero del Grande Meteoron è il più grande e antico di tutti. È stato chiamato il monastero "sospeso in mezzo all'aria" (meteora), perché fu costruito in cima a una gigantesca formazione rocciosa. Il Monastero del Grande Meteoron fu fondato da San Athanasios il Meteorite, creatore del monastero e organizzatore del koenovion sistematico. Per questo motivo, la fondazione di questo monastero è considerata un punto di svolta, o meglio ancora, l'inizio del monachesimo organizzato nella Santa Meteora.
Il Monastero del Grande Meteoron è il più grande e antico di tutti. È stato chiamato il monastero "sospeso in mezzo all'aria" (meteora), perché fu costruito in cima a una gigantesca formazione rocciosa. Il Monastero del Grande Meteoron fu fondato da San Athanasios il Meteorite, creatore del monastero e organizzatore del koenovion sistematico. Per questo motivo, la fondazione di questo monastero è considerata un punto di svolta, o meglio ancora, l'inizio del monachesimo organizzato nella Santa Meteora.
Il Santo Monastero di Roussanou deve il suo nome al primo probabile eremita che si stabilì sulla roccia. La principale cattedrale fu fondata alla fine del XVI secolo e fu decorata trent'anni più tardi. Rispetto ad altre rocce dove furono costruiti dei monasteri, quella di Roussanou è meno elevata, dunque è più accessibile. Il monastero inizialmente fu fondato dai monaci e subì gravi danni durante la Seconda guerra mondiale. Nel 1988 divenne un convento.
Il Santo Monastero di Varlaam è il secondo monastero per dimensioni. È situato di fronte al Monastero del Grande Meteoron e fu fondato a metà del XIV secolo dall'estroso Hosios Varlaam. L'elegante Catholicon del monastero fu costruito in onore di Agioi Pantes nel 1541-42, da due fratelli di Ioannina, i monaci sacerdoti Hosioi Theophanes e Nectarios Apsarades. La chiesa principale fu decorata nel 1548. Sulla base dei criteri stilistici, questo magnifico muro dipinto è attribuito al famoso agiografo da Tebe, Frago Catelano.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
Offriamo il servizio di prelievo e rientro da tutti gli hotel e gli AirBNB che si trovano a Kalambaka e villaggio di Kastraki.
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Sono disponibili seggiolini specifici per neonati
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Il monastero di Saint Steven è chiuso il lunedì. A causa di questo fatto, in questo giorno della settimana sarà visitato il Monastero di San Nicholaos o il Monastero di Roussanou
- I monasteri hanno un rigoroso codice di abbigliamento: gli uomini devono indossare pantaloni e maniche lunghe, le donne devono indossare una gonna lunga. Se si arriva in pantaloncini, vengono forniti pantaloni e gonne.
- Il tour è disponibile solo in inglese! Altre lingue sono disponibili con un'app audioguida intelligente
Recensioni(723)
Unforgettable afternoon, Meteora Sunset Tour. Towering monasteries perched high on ancient rock pillars, fascinating history, hidden viewpoints, and an awesome sunset. A huge thank you to our fantastic guide, Chris, whose knowledge, humour and passion brought Meteora to life. If you're visiting this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site, I can't recommend this tour highly enough. Truly one of the highlights of our time in Greece! 🌅🇬🇷 P.S. 💯 ask for Chris.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are delighted that the sunset, hidden viewpoints and history of Meteora made the afternoon so unforgettable. Chris will be especially happy to hear your kind words about his knowledge, humour and passion. Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation. We are honoured to have been one of the highlights of your time in Greece!
The booking correspondence with Ioanna was excellent, answering my emails promptly and adjusting the tour to our needs. We were met in Thessaloniki by a very comfortable bus and very pleasant driver Maki’s.The guide Apostolis, who joined us in Meteora was one of the best we have every had. He was very professional, extremely knowledgeable with a good sense of humour; he made our experience memorable. Meteora itself was fascinating and memorable, nothing could ever compare to it. We would highly recommend this tour and company without hesitation.
Thank you for your exceptional review and recommendation! We’re delighted that Ioanna’s assistance, Makis’ comfortable transfer, and Apostolis’ knowledge, professionalism, and sense of humour made your experience so memorable. We’ll be very happy to share your kind words with the entire team. It was a pleasure welcoming you to Meteora!
We enjoyed this “small” tour, a bus of approximately 25 people. Great tour guide, friendly. Beautiful views, wonderful stops. Great history and information. It was tough though because it was so hot. We brought our own water but it was quickly depleted and the bus provides just 1 bottle each. There was a stop in town before heading back up to the sunset view. So you can load up again. The other thing is that in order to see the hermit caves you must have proper shoes for walking up and down rocky pathways that include steep inclines. I have a daughter with dyspraxia and this was really hard for her. She had to turn around. Older couples were also struggling and still other members of the group just turned back. And given the heat, it was probably the part of the tour that wore everyone out.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the beautiful views, historical information, stops, and the friendly service provided by our guide. We are sorry that the extreme heat made parts of the tour uncomfortable. One complimentary bottle of water is provided per guest, and the stop in town offers an opportunity to purchase additional drinks, but we understand that more water may be needed during particularly hot days. The walk toward the hermit caves includes uneven, rocky ground and some steep sections, so it may not be suitable for every guest. Participation in this part is optional, and guests can wait safely if they prefer not to continue. We appreciate your comments, as they help us communicate the physical requirements of the tour more clearly.
I pre-booked my sunset tour from Kalambaka via booking dot com but also pooped into the office to check few things and the lady there was so nice and helpful. On the day, they were so busy that a small group was created for the 6 of us with Chris (the best tour guide of all!!!) and we had a great time with him. He's shown us hidden places, he knew the answer to every question we had. And he is a great driver and a awesome person! But all the people I met (and I have met quite a few other guys who work there) were so accommodating and nice! I'd highly recommend this trip and company for anyone (couples / solo travellers) and from anywhere (Kalambaka, Thessaloniki, Athens) and their website is full of useful info about the monasteries and hiking routes (that's how I planned my stay + solo hikes and in 3 days, I visited all the monestaries) if you are planning to book a trip, look no further: choose the best!
Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing our Meteora Sunset Tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience, both at our office and during the tour. Your kind words about Chris mean a lot, and we will be very happy to share them with him. He will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, driving, and friendly approach helped make your visit so special. We are also glad that our website helped you plan your stay and solo hikes around Meteora. It is wonderful to hear that you managed to visit all the monasteries during your time here. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Meteora one day for another experience. Warm regards, The Visit Meteora Team
We are very happy with tour! Great team work, fantastic guide Irina! Beautiful views!
Dear Irina, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private Sunset Tour and the beautiful views of Meteora. We’re especially happy that Irina and our team made the experience special for you. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Warm regards, The Visit Meteora Team
This was an amazing tour. Our tour guide did an excellent job of explaining the rich history of this area.
Dear traveler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Meteora Sunset Tour and that our guide helped bring the rich history of this unique area to life. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Meteora again one day. Warm regards, The Visit Meteora Team
Wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and entertaining. Bus was nice! Plenty of time at each stop! We did it our first afternoon/evening in Meteora and it was a great introduction to the area! Thank you!
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that our Sunset Tour was a great introduction to Meteora and helped you make the most of your first evening in the area. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the comfortable transportation, the pace of the tour, and especially your guide’s knowledge and enthusiasm. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Meteora for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
This tour was fantastic, we all learned so much about the area from our tour guide, Chris: the history (both old & recent), the mythology, geology, religion, and local greek culture. Chris is incredibly well spoken, extremely knowledgable, keeps his audience interested, and he was lots of fun! We visited a monastery or two on our own, which was wonderful, and at the end he then gave us a personal tour of a special church to understand the meanings of what was inside. The mini-van was very comfortable; had a great driver and lots of special photo opportunities along the way. The staff at Visit Meteora were very helpful and flexible when I needed to change my pick up location at the last minuted. It all went smoothly. Chris provided personal service, asking for questions, engaging us in the talk, and even shared a bit of her personal life as he is from the area. Even gave some restaurant and Greek food recommendations! We all started out as strangers on the tour, but become friends, even if for a day, by the end of our tour. I highly recommend Visit Meteora and especially Chris' tour for a comprehensive understanding of Meteora, and because he makes it fun!
Thank you so much for your outstanding review and recommendation! We're delighted to hear that Chris made your Meteora experience both informative and enjoyable. His passion for Meteora's history, mythology, geology, religious traditions, and local culture is something our guests consistently appreciate, and we're thrilled that his storytelling and personal approach helped create such a memorable experience. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the monastery visits, the special church tour, the comfortable transportation, and the many photo opportunities along the route. We're also pleased that our office team could assist with your last-minute pickup change and ensure everything went smoothly. One of the most rewarding aspects of our tours is seeing travelers connect and share unforgettable moments together, so we're especially happy that your group ended the day as friends rather than strangers. Thank you for choosing Visit Meteora. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
This will always be an interesting tour but it was made special by our guide "Jim," who is a real character with a genuine love of his home.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Jim helped make it a truly special experience. His passion for Meteora, its history, and the local way of life is genuine, and we're glad that his enthusiasm and personality added an extra dimension to your visit. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Meteora for another memorable experience in the future!
Our guide was fantastic, providing history of the region and the monasteries, a geological overview and insight into the culture of the Greek people. All that information together with unforgettable views and tours of some of the monasteries. moderate physical activity. Great tour ending with the promised fantastic view of the sunset.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the combination of history, geology, culture, and the breathtaking landscapes of Meteora. It's great to hear that your guide helped bring the region to life and that the tour concluded with the unforgettable sunset you were hoping for. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Meteora again soon!
