From Athens: Meteora Full-Day Trip with Guide on Luxury Bus
The place where divinity meets the miracle of nature
HIGHLIGHTS
- Relax and enjoy the scenery of the Greek countryside on your way to Meteora, as you learn from our guide about the long history of the areas you pass by
- Check the view above the clouds and the dramatic scenery of the rocks.
- Visit the monasteries of Meteora dated back to the medieval times and experience the mystagogic energy of the place.
- Get panoramic views of the buildings perched on near-vertical rocks
- Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki
The monasteries have strict dress rules prohibiting entry to male visitors wearing shorts and women visitors with sleeveless sweatshirts. Women need a skirt/ long dress to enter the monasteries.
STARTING POINT AND DEPARTURE TIME
Smart-Eco-Meeting Point at Halandri metro station at 07:30a.m.
Meet outside the Halandri Metro Station. Follow the exit To Vrilissia and meet your guide outside the station. Avoid the congestion of the city with direct departure from near the highway.
You will receive directions by e-mail with the location of Halandri metro station.
With the “Smart-Eco-Meeting Point” service we depart directly from Athens and save time (up to 2 hours), which is disposed for the main attractions and sights during the day.
Be a Smart-Traveler and join our green environment policy to reduce the city’s pollution and traffic jam. Act like a local by using the modern metro of Athens just 1min from the highway.
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AVERAGE EXCURSION DURATION
- 15 hours
EXCURSION DESCRIPTION
Start your full-day bus trip to Meteora with your guide from Athens. Explore this UNESCO world heritage site and admire the unique landscape and its mystic atmosphere.
On your way to Meteora you will be able to see a very big beautiful and big part of the eastern mainland of Greece and learn everything from our guide-archaeologist about its history.
Upon our arrival on Meteora you will be able to visit 3 of the 6 Monasteries, according to their operating schedule.
Let the mesmerizing view above the clouds to take your breath away and capture the dramatic scenery of the rocks lying on the valley of Kalampaka village.
Understand in depth the orthodox Christian art and culture of the monasteries. Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, near the city of Kalampaka, before heading back to Thessaloniki.
Wear shoes that you would wear on a hiking session and remember to bring some decent clothing for the monasteries too! All of our tour leaders have an archaeological background (studies in history and archaeology) and they will bring you one step closer to the history of the Holly Rocks of Meteora.
THE PRICE OF THE EXCURSION INCLUDES
- Round-trip transportation
- Bilingual guide throughout the bus trip
- Basic travel insurance
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees (€3 per monastery – cash only)
- Cost of lunch at the restaurant
- Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
- The coach journey from Athens to Meteora is 5 hours each way, including two short stops along the way to use the restroom and buy snacks.
- The monasteries have strict dress rules prohibiting entry to male visitors wearing shorts and female visitors with sleeveless sweatshirts
- Women need a long skirt/ dress to enter the monasteries. Women cannot enter the monasteries wearing trousers or jeans.
- At winter, the temperature is low so you need to bring suitable clothes. Check the temperature of Meteora online the previous day!
- To reach the monasteries, you will be required to climb stairs
- The €3 entrance fee to each monastery is not included in the ticket price, this must be paid in cash
- You will stop for a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, this is not included in the ticket price
- What to bring: Comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes, cash
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
