Meteora Monasteries and Thermopylae Private Day Tour
Overview
A great suggestion for those of you who want to enjoy your tour in privacy and comfort, staying away from tiring big groups and stressful crowds!
A private day tour from Athens to Meteora! To one of the most famous, interesting and impressive places in the world!
“Meteora” is the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos. We find the first traces of Meteora in the 11th century when the first hermits settled there. The rock Monasteries, a unique geological phenomenon, are in UNESCO’s List of National Heritages and are one of Greece’s cultural treasures.
What's Included
- VAT and all taxes
- Service animals allowed
- Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children
- Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
- All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities
- Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return
- Flexible pick up time on request
- Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus
- Child seats available upon request
- Parking Fees
- Chiled bottled water
- Entrance fees to the sites, 5€ per monastery
- Food and drinks unless specified
- To visit each Meteora monastery
- Licensed guide in the Monasteries, on request/availability (Additional cost - 200€)
Meeting and Pickup
Traveler pickup is offeredPick up time can be scheduled according to your preferences. Please make your request at the special requirement’s section & we will contact you after your booking.Travelers can be picked up from all Athens centre & Piraeus Hotels.View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.For pickup from Airbnb or any other location/apartment, please provide the exact address.Please note that in case the requested pickup location is in a pedestrian zone or it is not accessible by cars/vehicles, we will notify you, upon booking, of the best alternative pick up location.Please be at the meeting point 5-10min before your scheduled pickup time, in case parking or waiting time for your driver is limited.Piraeus Ferry PortPiraeus, Athens centreDrop off is at the same location as pick up
What To Expect
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Athens (pass by)
Meteora
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Meteora (pass by)
Kalambaka
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Battlefield of Thermopylae
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Leonidas Monument
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by [BRAND] and we will confirm accordingly.
- The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- VAT and all taxes.
- Service animals allowed.
- Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children.
- Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
- All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities.
- Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return.
- Flexible pick up time on request.
- Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus.
- Child seats available upon request.
- Parking Fees.
- Chiled bottled water.
- Entrance fees to the sites, 5€ per monastery.
- Food and drinks unless specified.
- to visit each Meteora monastery.
- Licensed guide in the Monasteries, on request/availability (Additional cost - 200€).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Meteora Monasteries and Thermopylae Private Day Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Meteora Monasteries and Thermopylae Private Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- VAT and all taxes
- Service animals allowed
- Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children
- Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
- All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities
- Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return
- Flexible pick up time on request
- Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus
- Child seats available upon request
- Parking Fees
- Chiled bottled water
- Entrance fees to the sites, 5€ per monastery
- Food and drinks unless specified
- To visit each Meteora monastery
- Licensed guide in the Monasteries, on request/availability (Additional cost - 200€)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly.
- The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).
