Meteora, monasteries, Theopetra cave 130000bc & 300 battlefield
Full day tour that includes unique sites of Greece
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Meteora monasteries,
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King Leonidas and 300 Spartans battlefield,
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The cave of Theopetra limestone has been dated in the Upper Cretacious period (137.000.000 - 65.000.000 years before present).
The creation of the cave is consequently later than the above mentioned date. The cave has started being inhabited since the Middle Paleolithic period (which started at about 100.000 years before present). Stone tools of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods have been found, as well as Neolithic pottery, bone and shell objects.
Options
Visit Meteora & Thermopyles. Live the experience of mythic and urban Greece!
Pickup included
What's included in Meteora, monasteries, Theopetra cave 130000bc & 300 battlefield
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lamia
After pick up you we will drive for 2 hours and we make a coffee break
Theopetra Prehistoric Cave
After coffee break we drive 1.5h to visit the cave and the museum of Theopetra. The cave has been occupied by human beings as early as 130,000 years ago. In addition, evidence for human habitation in the Theopetra Cave can be traced without interruption from the Middle Paleolithic to the end of the Neolithic period.
Great Meteoron Monastery
HOLY MONASTERY OF GREAT METEORON the biggest and the most famous.
Inclusions
- Soda/Pop
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up from all locations in Athens
- Lunch
- ticket per monastery
- theopetra cave
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To enter monasteries of Meteora, all men are required to wear long pants, while sleeveless t-shirts or sleeveless shirts are strictly forbidden! For ladies’ long skirts are needed while shoulders must be covered at all times. All Meteora monasteries at the entrances do provide skirts and scarves for ladies to cover themselves. They don’t provide clothing for men though. Be aware that men who show up at the entrance of monasteries with very short pants or sleeveless shirts will be denied access!
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
I can pick up you from all locations in Athens a day before tour i will send you details about pick up
