The Top Meteora Greece Private Day Tour from Athens
Description
This Meteora private tour from Athens to UNESCO Holy Monasteries of the rocky mountains of Meteora area is a memorable tour! The breath-taking Meteora rocks were formed 60 million years ago. Today is part of the Natura 2000 network. There are six monasteries on Meteora: Great Meteoron, Varlaam, Roussanou, Agios Stefanos, Holy Trinity and St. Nicholas. You will visit 2 or 3 of the monasteries, depending on the day and time we are visiting. The monasteries date back from the 14th c and are unique in the world because of the amazing treasure of Byzantine and Christian items you can witness. Items such as the classic attire of the monks, elegant paintings and etched glass. In 1981 Jame’s Bond film ‘For Your Eyes Only’ was partially filmed in the Monastery of Holy Trinity. Next stop a visit to the Thermopylae Museum where King Leonidas and his 300 battled the Persians. Our final stop is at Kammena Vourla seaside village where we will offer you, an afternoon coffee or tea by the sea.
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Itinerary
The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries,second in importance only to Mount Athos. Dress code is important when visiting the Monasteries at Meteora: women have to cover their shoulders and wear a long shirt, men cannot wear shorts. At the entrance of every monastery skirts and long scarves are available for free;
Thermopylae (Thermopiles) is world-famous for the battle where 300 Spartans, led by King Leonidas, made their famous stand against the Persian invaders in August 480 BC. We will visit, the Innovative Centre of Historical Information, established to preserve the memory of the historic battle and explain the details of this conflict.
Kamena Vourla is a picturesque town on the coast and it's located south of the archaeological site of Thermopylae right next to the motorway for Athens. A very nice stop for an afternoon coffee or tea before reaching the city of Athens.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any Hotel and Air BNB in Athens and Piraeus
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code : Shoulders and knees should be covered. No shorts, miniskirts allowed
Reviews(13)
Excellent attention from our guide Petrus, who spared no time or energy to please and help us. Congratulations.
Our tour to Meteora with Petros was one of the highlights of our time in Athens. This is an amazing place and a must do. The countryside of Greece is so very different from Athens even the drive was beautiful. Petros is an experienced and professional driver; he filled our drive with interesting, insightful and peaceful conversation but was also sensitive to give us rest and quiet when needed. With Petros as our driver it was not necessary to have a guide to take us into the monasteries. He even shared several recipes with me after we returned. I will definitely book with Athens Premier Tours and Transfers on future trips to Athens and I will be looking for Petros. This is a must do!l and a great value both in terms of money and time. Efkaristo Athens Premier Tours and Transfers and Petros!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear your Meteora tour with Petros was a highlight of your Athens trip. Your kind words and plan to book with Athens Premier Tours and Transfers again, mean a lot to us. Thank you again for choosing us! We can't wait to welcome you back to Athens.
very beautiful and amazing places , like another planet , petros is very helpful, kind and very patient, very recomended to go with this tour.
We're absolutely thrilled you had such a wonderful time! We'll definitely share your lovely comments about Petros with him. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your great review!
Meteora is one of those phenomenal places that one must see if in the area, and it did not disappoint. Our driver was excellent and did his utmost to ensure we had an enriching and enjoyable time there, taking us to the monasteries and stopping for photos. It was a memorable day.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your visit to Meteora was everything you hoped for and that it truly is a place one must see. We're especially pleased that our driver contributed so significantly to your experience, ensuring you had an enriching and enjoyable time by taking you to the monasteries and stopping for memorable photos. It sounds like it was indeed a memorable day for you, and that's exactly what we aim for!
Amazing tour. The pictures are are not even close to the actual view. It was worth it. Our driver, Yannis, was wonderful. The day started with him picking us up in a luxury vehicle at our Airbnb and it ended with h dropping us off at the same location. He had a lot of information about what we went to see. The ride to the location was beautiful. I loved this experience. Worth the money.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Yannis provided such a great experience. It's always rewarding to hear that our guests feel the beauty of the location firsthand, and that our service exceeded expectations. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon.
Our guide, Vasilis, was exceptionally accommodating, informative, and was key to making for a fantastic day. Super memorable day!!!!
We're thrilled to hear that Vasilis made your day so memorable! It’s wonderful to know that he provided such an exceptional experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive feedback.
The whole experience was very memorable starting with the drive, the three monasteries we visited, the beautiful mountain/rock formation culminating with a seaside late afternoon seafood dinner. Our driver was great, very knowledgeable on Greek culture and history, made the drive very enjoyable.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are very happy to know that you were satisfied with our services and you enjoyed your tour in Meteora. The Four Seasons Greece Tours team hopes to see you again soon on your next trip to Greece.
The driver was super --very friendly, informative and talkative. We learned a lot from him not only about Meteora but about Greece in general. The weather was delightfully breezy and cool up in those mountains while Athens was sizzleing hot!
Thank you so must for this review. We are very happy to hear that you were satisfied with our services and enjoyed your tour in Meteora. We hope to see you again soon on your next trip to Greece.
The private tour was the highlight of my family's trip and I can't recommend it enough. Meteora speaks for itself, but the warm and confidential care of our guide was what really made it an unforgettable experience. If you can, ask for Vasilios, whose knowledge as to the rich drama of Greek history gave life to every site, and whose boundless hospitality and good humor put us immediately at ease from the beginning until, at the end, it felt as if we had made a dear friend.
Thank you so much for this thorough review and for your kind words. We are very pleased to know that you had a great time on your tour in Meteora, Greece. We hope to see you again soon back in Greece!
Getting to see the battlefield of Thermopylae upon which the entire course of Western Civilization depends
Thank you for your review. We wish you all the best and we hope to see you again soon back in Greece.