Meteora: Morning Half Day Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour
Join this classic, authentic, morning tour in Meteora and meet its most cherished local legends through the eyes of a local. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and discover unearthing hidden gems most travelers don’t know about.
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Small Group Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Meteora: Morning Half Day Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
MeteoraPass-by Only
Join this morning sightseeing tour to Meteora and fully experience this true wonder accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. The tour starts with a convenient pick-up (with our VIP minibus) from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki. During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six magnificent monasteries and admire the interior of three of them. Additionally, view some of Meteora’s most spectacular hidden gems like the ancient Chapel of Doupiani and the magnificent St. George “Mandilas” cave. You will also discover the “other side” of Meteora, like the truth about why the hermits settled in these imposing caves a thousand years ago and how the monks achieved the “impossible”. If English isn’t your primary language, don’t worry! We offer free audio guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese & Korean. Last but not least, take the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever.
KastrakiPass-by Only
At the bottom of the Holy Meteora Rocks and not far from Kalambaka is located Kastraki (translated as small castle in Greek). This picturesque village took its name from a small Byzantine castle, whose ruins are still saved today.
Saint Nicholas Monastery
The Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Anapafsas is literally suspended in air on a small rock and is the first monastery that we meet on our way from Kastraki village to the stone forest of Holy Meteora.
Inclusions
- A 4-hour Meteora Tour
- Free audio guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
- Pick up/Drop off from your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki
- Free Wi-Fi in the bus
- English-Speaking local guide
- Transfer with a luxury VIP minibus
- Entrance fees of each monastery (€5 per person)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The monasteries of Meteora impose a dress code for visitors. Men are required to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves. Women must wear skirts that fall below the knee (trousers are not permitted) and cover their shoulders. Alternatively, women can use a long scarf wrapped around the waist to meet the dress code requirements.
- The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery).
- To use our free audio guide, please be sure to bring your smartphone and earphones with you.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We offer convenient pickup from your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki. If your accomodation's name is not listed please reach directly to us after your booking stating your accomodation's name and adress. The pickup time from Kalambaka is between 08:45 to 09:00 while from Kastraki between 09:00 to 09:15.
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Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
