METEORA :Private Day Trip From Athens Unesco World Heritage 12 H

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Overview

Give us the chance to make this icon live and feel together the fundamentals of our culture.

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From the early Christian times, the Meteora vertical cliffs were regarded as the perfect place to achieve absolute isolation, to discover peace and harmony and, thus, to support man’s eternal struggle for spiritual elevation.
The gigantic rocks of Meteora are perched above the town of Kalambaka, at a maximum height of 400 m (1200 ft). The most interesting summits are decorated with historical monasteries, included in the World Heritage List of Unesco

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
Car Seats: Book in advance if you require infant or child seats.
Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle
English-speaking tour driver well-versed in Greek history. not Licensed to accompany you in any site
All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
Fully Private Tour
Groups of 4-7 people are transported in comfortable mini vans.

Entrance fees for all the attractions
Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type)
Meal in METEORA - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.
Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
Licensed guide to accompany you into archaeological sites

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

They can call us or send us an emailTraveler pick up is offered .This is a private Tour ,only your group will participate.Thyou to the pick up time is adjustable upon your request.Your Personal Driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or to the point you prefer .In case of a hotel , he will be waiting for you in the hotel Lobby.In Case of a Apartment ,he will be waiting at the entrance of the Building . For AirPort pick up , he will be waiting for you at the arrival Hall , just as you disembark , holding a sighn with your name on it to spot him upon arrival .We will monitor your flight and our driver will be there on time.For Port pick ups he will be waiting for you at the gate , just as you disembark holding a sighn with your name on it spot him upon arrival .

What To Expect

Athens (Pass By)

We start our tour early in the morning from Athens till Meteora. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel/ apartment or the airport/ port. The travel time is about 4,5 hours.

Kalambaka (Pass By)

Kalabaka is a town and seat of the municipality of Meteora in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece. The population was 12,000 at the 2011 census, of which 8,330 in the town proper. The Meteora monasteries are located near the town.

Meteora (Pass By)

In this tour we will visit Meteora, a unique location full both in terms of landscape and christian faith.The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. It is located near the town of Kalambaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The name means “lofty”, “elevated”, and is etymologically related to meteor

Meteora

From the early Christian times, the Meteora vertical cliffs were regarded as the perfect place to achieve absolute isolation, to discover peace and harmony and, thus, to support man’s eternal struggle for spiritual elevation. The gigantic rocks of Meteora are perched above the town of Kalambaka, at a maximum height of 400 m (1200 ft). The most interesting summits are decorated with historical monasteries, included in the World Heritage List of UnescoWe arrive at Meteora and visit up to three Monasteries. Breathtaking at first site, the Monasteries are of great cultural and natural importance. Split from earthquakes, weathered from the wind and the water over millions of millions of years, these immense rocks are an authentic masterpiece of mother nature.The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries. The six (of an original 24) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars .

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Varlaam Monastery

tour of Osios Varlaam Monastery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum

A great newcoming museum! Our choice for an unforgettable tour

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Thermopylae

Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Spartans and the invading Persian forces. For three days they held a narrow route between hills and the sea against Xerxes. A traitor named Ephialtes of Trachis showed the path to the invaders. The Legendary Spartans denied to surrender and they fought till the last one. A tragedy, showing the spirit and the mentality of Greeks.Thermopylae is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs. In Greek mythology the Hot Gates is one of the entrances to Hades. Thermopylae is the site of a battle between the Greek forces and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides of Ceos in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie." Thermopylae is the only land route large enough to bear any significant traffic between Lokris and Thessaly. To go from north to south along the east .

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara

tour of the Rousanou Monastery at Meteora

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Battlefield of Thermopylae

As we leave the magnificent Meteora behind us, let us not overlook the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BCE, which has long been the topic of cultural motivation, as it is perhaps the most famous military last stand of all time. The monument of the Great Leonidas, King of Sparta, in Thermopylae, will grace our path on our way back to Athens in the late afternoon.Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces (notably the Spartans, Lakedemonians, Thebans and Thespians) and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie."

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Leonidas Monument

Leonidas was a king of the Greek city-state of Sparta, and the 17th of the Agiad line, a dynasty which claimed descent from the mythological demigod Heracles and Cadmus. Leonidas was son of King Anaxandridas II. He succeeded his half-brother King Cleomenes I to the throne in c. 489 BC. Leonidas had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, where he led the allied Greek forces to a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) while attempting to defend the pass from the invading Persian army; he died at the battle and entered myth as the leader of the 300 Spartans. While the Greeks lost this battle, they were able to expel the Persian invaders in the following year.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kastraki

Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family or shopping at Kastraki, a picturesque village near Meteora.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Athens (Pass By)

We start our way back to Athens late in the afternoon. The drive is about 4,5 hours.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the METEORA :Private Day Trip From Athens Unesco World Heritage 12 H?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025