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Private Full Day Tour Meteora from Athens with Pick Up and Drop Off

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Overview

Meteora is a small Greek peninsula with spectacular natural rock formations, including monasteries and other buildings built on top of huge monolithic limestone rocks.

Monasteries in Meteora are famous for their amazing architecture. Monks have been living in the monasteries for more than a millennium and have helped establish the region as one of the most important places in Orthodox Christian Orthodoxy. These monasteries have been built on top of huge rocks by Byzantine monks, who've lived there since medieval times.

At this tour, you're going to see famous monasteries of Saint Stephen and Saint Paraskevi. It is one of the most significant monasteries in Greece and houses a museum with many priceless relics.

The Monastery of Grand Meteoron is the most visited site in Meteor. It is located 2,100 feet up from the ground on a rock formation that resembles the shape of a star.

The Monastery of Holy Trinity is located on a hill with great views over Meteora's mountain peaks.

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  • Tickets to 2 Monasteries included
  • Taxes
  • Private Driver with vehicle for 12 hours
  • Food and drinks
  • Other entrance tickets
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Meteora

Meteora is a monastery constructed on top of limestone pillars along clifftops. One of the first great churches in history, dating back to 326 AD, and one that has become one of Greece's most visited and worshipped sites
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Basilica of Agios Stefanos

Founded back in 1512 , monks of the Monastery of Agios Stefanos live in abstinence from material possessions so as to serve God and humanity. Agenos Stefanos is an amazing location with untouched nature, surrounded by a lush vegetation. and a vast view of the Aegean Sea.The monastery is known for its neocharismatic worship and monastic community that was founded in 1512 by monks of the Serbian Orthodox Church. It is believed by some to be the oldest monastery in Greece, with its foundations dating back to 1048 AD
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Holy Monastery of the Great Meteoron -Transfiguration of the Saviour

The largest of the monasteries on the highest spot of Meteora, the Monastery of Grand (or Megalo) Meteoron was founded around 1340 by monk Athanasios. The Monastery of Grand Meteoron is one of the most important historical monuments in Kalambaka. It is located on a hill overlooking the city. The monastery was founded by Tsar Ivan Kaloyanov in the 14th atcentury, and it was built on a site where there had been a church dedicated to St. Nicholas since the 10th century. The monastery was abandoned after Turkish rule ended in 1821 and it has been restored since then. The Monastery of Grand Meteoron is an example of how churches were built here, with their rich decoration and impressive architecture .The main church of the monastery is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It was built in 14th century and it was reconstructed in 1821.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Monastery of Varlaam

The Monastery of St. Varlaam is an Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora monastery complex in Thessaly, central Greece. It is situated at the top of a rocky precipice , 900 meters above the sea level, surrounded by forests and open to the sky. The monastery is under the jurisdiction of Mount Athos.The Monastery of St. Varlaam is named after a monk who reposed on this spot in June 1336, during a great storm. In 1743, an icon of Saint Varlaam was discovered on the spot, under the icon of Saint John the Forerunner. The monastery was established in 1765 by Abbot Ioannina of Karyes.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Plastira (Pass By)

The Lake Plastira is an artificial lake, created to collect water for the nearby farms. It gives many picturesque natural views. The surrounding area is known for its stunning scenery and serenity, ideal for a scenic retreat . The lake is a popular fishing spot and provides sport for water sports enthusiasts. The landscape of the surrounding area is hilly and woody. There are many small towns in a very close proximity, such as Kalamitsi, Xylokastro, Kallithea and Kalatas. The distance from the lake to Athens is about 500 km. The lake is a long, narrow basin formed by the river from the Rioni and Xylohronos mountain ranges, which meet at its easternmost point.
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Athens

Please note that there is transportation time from Athens to Meteora and also back to your hotel in Athens when the tour is finished. The total duration with transportation time is 12 hours.
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8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full Day Tour Meteora from Athens with Pick Up and Drop Off?

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

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full Day Tour Meteora from Athens with Pick Up and Drop Off?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tickets to 2 Monasteries included.
  • Taxes.
  • Private Driver with vehicle for 12 hours.
  • Pick up and Drop off.
  • Private Official Tour Guide for 2 hours in Meteora.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Other entrance tickets.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Accessibility information for the Private Full Day Tour Meteora from Athens with Pick Up and Drop Off is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Full Day Tour Meteora from Athens with Pick Up and Drop Off will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Tickets to 2 Monasteries included
  • Taxes
  • Private Driver with vehicle for 12 hours
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Private Official Tour Guide for 2 hours in Meteora
  • Food and drinks
  • Other entrance tickets

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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