This tour is the perfect opportunity to see the incredible Meteora Rocks, the UNESCO World Heritage listed place meaning “suspended in the air,” and visit the famous Monasteries, that are perched atop vertical peaks.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
✔  Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
✔  Bottled water
✔  Transport by private vehicle
✖  Entrance Fees [5€ per monastery, 3€ Thermopylae Historical Center]
✖  Personal Expenses
Pickup Locations
1.  Foivos Hotel Athens
2.  Alter Athens Hotel
3.  Ruby Rooms Athens
4.  Zenith Hotel
5.  Athens City Plaza
6.  Wyndham Athens Residence
7.  Apollo Hotel
8.  Titania Hotel
9.  Athens Zafolia Hotel
10.  Philippos Hotel
11.  The Editor Athens Hotel
12.  Anixis
13.  Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
14.  Novotel Athenes
15.  Hotel Tier Collection
16.  Hotel Byron
17.  Bob W. Eolou Athens
18.  Ambrosia Suites
19.  Exarchion Hotel
20.  Hotel Carolina
Itinerary
1
Meteora We will drive to Meteora travelling through the Greek mountains not taking the highway to see the real Greek countryside. Driving by the city of Lamia, we will rest at the town of Trikala, a central town of the area, for a Greek lunch or coffee then continue to Kalambaka, Ending up at the small town that is surrounded by the rocks of Meteora

Duration:  4 hours

2
Meteora You will start your visit to the monasteries and take a closer look at the holy rocks. On the rocks that are like suspended in the air (that’s what Meteora means) there is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries still in use. Meteora combines natural beauty and cultural heritage a fact that make them a unique destination between the world’s monuments. You will see all the 6 monasteries in a panoramic tour, which will offer you breath- taking views and you will visit 2- 3 monasteries, depending on their opening days and your preference.

Duration:  20 minutes

3
Great Meteoron Monastery The Great Meteoron (or Transfiguration of Christ) is the biggest and most impressive Monastery and it preserves two old chapels, the chapel of St. John the Baptist and of Saints Constantine and Helen. The architecture of the Great Meteoron Monastery is a stunning example of traditional Byzantine architecture Nowadays, it is used as a museum. The Monastery is closed on Tuesdays.

Duration:  20 minutes

4
Varlaam Monastery You may choose to visit the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, which is the second largest Monastery of Meteora. It was founded in the 14th century by a monk named Varlaam and it's the Monastery dedicated to all the saints. Built on an imposing rock, very close to Great Meteoro, the Monastery offers great views ! The Monastery is closed on Fridays.

Duration:  20 minutes

5
Roussanou Monastery Visit Roussanou for a different view of the surrounding cliffs and the adjacent Monasteries. Follow the pathway from this monastery to the upper main road and discover an off-the-road panoramic view point spot that allows you to walk on bear rocks! The Monastery is closed on Wednesdays.

Duration:  20 minutes

6
Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas at Meteora This is the first monastery will will meet on your way from the village to Meteora. It stands an a very narrow rock, offering great views of the Holy rocks and the valley!

Duration:  20 minutes

7
The Holy Monastery of Agios Stefanos is one of the few female monasteries of Meteora. The exact date of the monastery's construction is unknown but according to some evidence it was built in the 15th century. The beautiful wall-paintings of the Catholicon were executed in 1560. This is also the easiest monastery to access. The Monastery is closed on Mondays.

Duration:  20 minutes

8
The Monastery of Holy Trinity is located on the top of the most impressive rock and it's the most difficult monastery to reach, as the visitor has to cross the valley and continue high up through 140 steps to access the entrance. In the past, the access was with rope ladders and nets and the steps were added no earlier that 1925. The Monastery is closed on Thursdays.

Duration:  20 minutes

9
Battlefield of Thermopylae We will visit the place where 10 years after the Battle of Marathon, King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans heroically faced the Persian army.

Duration:  10 minutes

10
Kainotomiko Kentro Istorikis Enimerosis Thermopylon In the historical centre of the site you will take joy in a 3D movie, travelling through time you will feel the presence of all who sacrificed their freedom, killed by a foreign conqueror.

Duration:  30 minutes

11
Leonidas Monument Completing the visit you will see the statue of Leonidas standing opposite Kolonos Hill where the persisting Spartans left their last breath.

Duration:  10 minutes

Additional info
•  Specialized infant seats are available
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
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duration:
11 hours
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