The Extraordinary Suspended Rocks, Meteora in a day tour
Visit the out-of-this-world monasteries with the unique location, included in the UNESCO'S World Heritage list
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What's included in The Extraordinary Suspended Rocks, Meteora in a day tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Battlefield of Thermopylae
Your private tour will start from your hotel in Athens and head to the central mainland of Greece. Our first stop is the battlefield of Thermopylae or Hotgates and the Hot Springs, where King Leonidas and the 300 brave Spartans gave their lives for the freedom of Greece. Honor and Glory was their moto. They achived both, as their memory lasts for ever.
Varlaam Monastery
Drive towards Trikala, Karditsa, Kalambaka and Kastraki, finally we reach the Meteora monasteries. They come second in relegious importance and size after mount Athos in orthodox christianity. Meteora means "middle of the sky", "suspended in the air" or "in the heavens above" and the monasteries are built on high pillars at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece after the 11th century and on and they were never abondoned as there live monks and nuns up today. The monasteries are: St. Nicolas, Grande Meteoro, Varlaam, Rousannou, Holy Trinity and St. Stephen. There you will visit up to 3 monasteries, depends on the day,you will have the chance to admire the wonderful, panoramic view and when you feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch.The tour will guide you to a traditional tavern at Kalambaka or Kastraki.It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes. After that religious experience, it is time to return back to Athens.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking driver, best-mannered, fully knowledgeable of the Greek history and culture
- Entrance fees
- Licensed tour guide, only upon request and extra charge
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pick up / drop off at Athens hotels Pick up / drop off at Athens suburbs hotels under extra charge Pick up / drop off at Athens airport Pick up from Piraeus or Rafina ports Pick up / drop off at designated places
