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Meteora Full Day Trip From Athens
In this excursion you will visit the Monasteries of Meteora located in northern Greece, in the plain of Thessaly, near the city of Kalampaka. They are classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and consist of structures located at the top of the rocks, carved by erosion and are called Meteora. They are located at a height of 600 meters in some of which are Byzantine monasteries that began to be built in the 14th century, at the end of the Byzantine Empire and were completed in the 16th century. These monasteries are Christian Orthodox and represent an important site of Greek Orthodox monasticism. The rock formations where they were built would be, according to ancient Christian writings, "the rocks sent from heaven to earth" to allow the Greeks to retreat and pray. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, a large river flowing in the Sea of Thessaly was in the place of these imposing rocks, when this river found a new outlet in the Aegean Sea, it under the action of erosion and earthquakes, sank and gave birth to this original landscape. The first monks to live in these places were hermits who lived in caves and wanted to be closer to God, later built to escape the Turks, during the Ottoman Empire. There are currently seventeen ruined monasteries and only five can be visited. A modest dress is required for both men and women.
Additional information
The picturesque route of the mountains of mainland Greece
Beautiful panoramic views of this unique natural phenomenon
Visit three of six Holy Monasteries.
Professional English speaking driver
Tour Guide (Service optional)
Tour duration 12hrs approx
Entries at Holy Monasteries are not included
Opening Hours / Closed on:
Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron 09:00 to 15:00 Closed on Tuesdays
Holy Monastery of Valaam 09:00 to 16:00 Closed on Fridays
Holy Monastery Rousanou 09:00 to 17:00 Closed on Wednesdays
Holy Monastery of St. Stephen 09:00 to 13:30 Closed on Mondays
Holy Monastery of Holy Trinity 09:00 to 17:00 Closed on Thursdays
Pricing
The prices are per vehicle and not per person
It depends on the type of vehicle (taxi, minivan, minibus)
Pick up and drop off at (Hotel / Airbnb) in Athens
(Airport or places outside of the city may have an extra charge)
Extra charge for accommodation in case of Multi-Day Tour
Tours do not include meals and drinks
Tour Guide (Service optional)
Our company will provide you with a Licensed Tour Guide at an additional cost
Cancellation Policy
100% refund in case of canceling 5 days before the service
50% refund in case of canceling 24 hours before the service
No refund in case of canceling the last 24 hours before the tour
or in case of no showing without notice
100% refund in case you have to cancel a service due to force majeure
(flight cancellation, cruise ship didn’t dock or for health issues)
Do not hesitate to request changes to the itinerary.
We can customize the itinerary as you wish.
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