From Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Full Day

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From Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Full Day

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Embark on a full-day trip from Athens to witness the Meteora rock formations and their UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries

Embark on a full-day trip from Athens to witness the Meteora rock formations and their UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries. Travel in comfort by bus with pickup from 4 central locations

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance

13 hours full day tour Duration of experience

Audio Guide Type of tour leader

Experience

Visit the world-famous Meteora and walk inside old Christian Monasteries
Learn the natural history about the marvelous millions-year-old rock formations
Free mediterranean Lunch ( if option selected).
Listen to the fascnitating history in 8 languages with our Audioguide
Enjoy hassle-free morning pick up from 4 meeting points

Round-trip bus transportation from Athens
Pickup and drop-off from 4 meeting points in the center of Athens
Audio guide in 6 languages
Air-conditioned bus
Photo stops in Meteora
Visit inside 2 of the 6 monasteries (entrance fees not included)
Guide
Lunch (if option selected)

Drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Guided tour inside the monasteries
Entrance tickets to the monasteries (approx. €5 per monastery)

Set off on a full-day trip to Meteora from Athens. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and marvel at the monasteries built on the towering pillar-like rocks. Explore two monasteries and get a glimpse into the life of Greek Christian monks.

Be picked up in the morning from one of the designated meeting points in Athens
(Plaka Area, Syntagma Area /Greek Parliament, Omonoia Square , Karaiskaki Square). Board the coach that will take you to Meteora in 4 hours. Sit back and relax looking out the window and take in the stunning countryside as you travel and snap some photos.

Arrive in the traditional town of Kalabaka by noon, the city is built on the foot of the majestic Meteora rocks, then our local guide joins the group.
If option selected enjoy a free seasonal salad & one main course plus free water! ( Vegan and vegetarian options available). If option with no Lunch selected explore the city on your own get snacks and rest before the Meteora tour.

After Lunch /Break the tour of Meteora starts.
Hear the story of how the Meteora rock formations were created millions of years ago and learn about the nature and the history of this extraordinary place from your guide. In the 9th century, monks began inhabiting them again and in the 14th century, the first monasteries were built. Nowadays, Meteora is home to one of the most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries.
You will see the 6 monasteries and enter 2 of them (every day there are only 2 or 3 open). The entrance to the Monasteries is not included.

Of course, you will have many chances to take unforgettable photos at marvelous viewpoints on Meteora.

You will enjoy the experience in the most stress-free manner possible. Not only is the bus ride to Kalabaka efficient and faste, but it also allows you to soak up the enchanting countryside of Greece. Awe at the gorgeous landscapes that unfold before your eyes and prepare yourself for the wonders of Meteora to come.

After this unforgettable experience relax in our modern bus and get back to Athens with comfort at your selected meeting point ( Plaka Area, Syntagma Area /Greek Parliament, Omonoia Square , Karaiskaki Square See less

Restrictions

pets not allowed
in the Monasteries approriate clothing please

Highlights

Visit the world-famous Meteora and walk inside old Christian Monasteries
Learn the natural history about the marvelous millions-year-old rock formations
Free mediterranean Lunch ( if option selected).
Listen to the fascnitating history in 8 languages with our Audioguide
Enjoy hassle-free morning pick up from 4 meeting points

Includes

Round-trip bus transportation from Athens
Pickup and drop-off from 4 meeting points in the center of Athens
Audio guide in 6 languages
Air-conditioned bus
Photo stops in Meteora
Visit inside 2 of the 6 monasteries (entrance fees not included)
Guide
Lunch (if option selected)

Excludes

Drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
Guided tour inside the monasteries
Entrance tickets to the monasteries (approx. €5 per monastery)

Restrictions

pets not allowed
in the Monasteries approriate clothing please

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Children (0-12)

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From Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Full Day

From Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Full Day

From Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Full Day

From Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Full Day

From Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Full Day

Embark on a full-day trip from Athens to witness the Meteora rock formations and their UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries