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Meteora Luxury Private Day Trip Monasteries & Hidden Viewpoints

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Athens, Greece
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12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Give us the chance to make this icon live and feel together the fundamentals of our culture.

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From the early Christian times, the Meteora vertical cliffs were regarded as the perfect place to achieve absolute isolation, to discover peace and harmony and, thus, to support man’s eternal struggle for spiritual elevation.
The gigantic rocks of Meteora are perched above the town of Kalambaka, at a maximum height of 400 m (1200 ft). The most interesting summits are decorated with historical monasteries, included in the World Heritage List of Unesco

Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Spartans and the invading Persian forces. For three days they held a narrow route between hills and the sea against Xerxes. A traitor named Ephialtes of Trachis showed the path to the invaders. The Legendary Spartans denied to surrender and they fought till the last one. A tragedy, showing the spirit and the mentality of Greeks.

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
  • Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
  • Car Seats: Book in advance if you require infant or child seats.
  • Entrance fees for all the attractions
  • Meal in METEORA - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.
  • Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
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Welcome & Meeting InstructionsWe are delighted to welcome you to Athens and look forward to offering you a truly exceptional experience. Your personal driver will meet you with a warm smile and a sign displaying your name for easy recognition. Please follow the instructions below based on your arrival point: • Hotel Pickup: Your driver will be waiting for you inside the hotel lobby, near the reception area, ready to assist you with anything you may need before departure. • Airport Arrival: After collecting your luggage, please make your way to the Arrivals Hall. Your driver will be standing by the exit doors, holding a personalized name sign, prepared to escort you comfortably to your vehicle. • Cruise Port (Piraeus) Arrival: Once you disembark, follow the signs to the Cruise Terminal Exit. Your driver will greet you just outside the terminal, holding a clearly marked sign with your name and ready to welcome you aboard. ***Confirmation will be received at time of booking***Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.Please keep your phone switched on so your driver can reach you if necessary. If you have any difficulties locating them, feel free to contact us immediately — we are always here to assist you.We look forward to providing you with a relaxing, memorable, and luxurious tour experience.

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Athens (pass by)

We start our tour early in the morning from Athens till Meteora. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel/ apartment or the airport/ port. The travel time is about 4,5 hours.
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Kalambaka (pass by)

Kalabaka is a town and seat of the municipality of Meteora in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece. The population was 12,000 at the 2011 census, of which 8,330 in the town proper. The Meteora monasteries are located near the town.
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Meteora (pass by)

In this tour we will visit Meteora, a unique location full both in terms of landscape and christian faith.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. The six monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. It is located near the town of Kalambaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The name means “lofty”, “elevated”, and is etymologically related to meteor
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Meteora

From the early Christian times, the Meteora vertical cliffs were regarded as the perfect place to achieve absolute isolation, to discover peace and harmony and, thus, to support man’s eternal struggle for spiritual elevation. The gigantic rocks of Meteora are perched above the town of Kalambaka, at a maximum height of 400 m (1200 ft). The most interesting summits are decorated with historical monasteries, included in the World Heritage List of UnescoWe arrive at Meteora and visit up to three Monasteries. Breathtaking at first site, the Monasteries are of great cultural and natural importance. Split from earthquakes, weathered from the wind and the water over millions of millions of years, these immense rocks are an authentic masterpiece of mother nature.The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries. The six (of an original 24) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars .
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Varlaam Monastery

tour of Osios Varlaam Monastery
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Thermopylae

Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Spartans and the invading Persian forces. For three days they held a narrow route between hills and the sea against Xerxes. A traitor named Ephialtes of Trachis showed the path to the invaders. The Legendary Spartans denied to surrender and they fought till the last one. A tragedy, showing the spirit and the mentality of Greeks.Thermopylae is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs. In Greek mythology the Hot Gates is one of the entrances to Hades. Thermopylae is the site of a battle between the Greek forces and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides of Ceos in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie." Thermopylae is the only land route large enough to bear any significant traffic between Lokris and Thessaly. To go from north to south along the east .
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara

tour of the Rousanou Monastery at Meteora
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Battlefield of Thermopylae

As we leave the magnificent Meteora behind us, let us not overlook the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BCE, which has long been the topic of cultural motivation, as it is perhaps the most famous military last stand of all time. The monument of the Great Leonidas, King of Sparta, in Thermopylae, will grace our path on our way back to Athens in the late afternoon.Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces (notably the Spartans, Lakedemonians, Thebans and Thespians) and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie."
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Leonidas Monument

Leonidas was a king of the Greek city-state of Sparta, and the 17th of the Agiad line, a dynasty which claimed descent from the mythological demigod Heracles and Cadmus. Leonidas was son of King Anaxandridas II. He succeeded his half-brother King Cleomenes I to the throne in c. 489 BC. Leonidas had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, where he led the allied Greek forces to a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) while attempting to defend the pass from the invading Persian army; he died at the battle and entered myth as the leader of the 300 Spartans. While the Greeks lost this battle, they were able to expel the Persian invaders in the following year.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kastraki

Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family or shopping at Kastraki, a picturesque village near Meteora.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Athens (pass by)

We start our way back to Athens late in the afternoon. The drive is about 4,5 hours.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Meteora Luxury Private Day Trip Monasteries & Hidden Viewpoints?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
  • Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
  • Car Seats: Book in advance if you require infant or child seats.
  • Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle
  • English-speaking tour driver well-versed in Greek history. not Licensed to accompany you in any site
  • All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
  • Groups of 4-7 people are transported in comfortable mini vans.
  • Travel Expences Fuel Tolls Included
  • Entrance fees for all the attractions
  • Meal in METEORA - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.
  • Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
  • Monasteries Visit 4 in total
  • Licensed guide to accompany you into archaeological sites

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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