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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ English speaking driver fully knowledgeable of Greek history and Culture (Drivers do not follow inside the archaeological sites or museums. If you need an escort, there is an extra charge for hiring a licensed tour guide)
✔ Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all guests
✔ A coffee or tea in Kammena Vourla for each passenger
✔ Free residence/hotel pick up and return
✖ Meals and drinks
✖ Gratuities
✖ Licensed Guide. Available on request.
✖ Entrance Fees
✖ Your tour driver can not escort you into the sites
Pickup Locations
1. Enattica Suites
2. Amalia Hotel Athens
3. Titania Hotel
4. Athos Hotel
5. The Editor Athens Hotel
6. Arion Athens Hotel
7. Noma Hotel
8. Selina Theatrou Athens
9. Hotel Bryon
10. Bob W. Eolou Athens
11. Hotel Vassilikon
12. Hotel Carolina
13. COCO-MAT Athens Jumelle
14. Athens Utopia Ermou
15. Hotel Phedra
16. Royal Olympic Hotel
17. NEW Hotel
18. Tempi Hotel
19. The Zillers Athens Boutique Hotel
20. Amazon Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up from any Hotel and Air BNB in Athens and Piraeus
Itinerary
1
Meteora
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;
Duration: 3 hours
2
Battlefield of Thermopylae
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• 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
