Meteora: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki

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Thessaloniki, Greece

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10 to 12 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Joining this day trip you will discover the most important spots in Meteora by visiting three of the oldest monasteries of the region, take amazing photos of their stunning views, walk through narrow old paths and enjoy your lunch at Kastraki posing a nice back-round of the high cliffs.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Private English Speaking Driver
  • Entrance Fees to the monasteries (3 euros per person)
  • Official licensed Guide
  • Lunch and Refreshments
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick-up guests from all hotels and Airbnbs in Thessaloniki. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location withing short walking distance. Cruise ship travelers: Meeting point is the exit of the cruise port terminal. Your guide will hold a name board with travelers name on. Airport travelers: Pick-up and drop-off is possible from Macedonia Airport at no extra cost.

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What To Expect

Great Meteoron Monastery

Great Meteoron or Megalo Meteoron is the biggest and oldest monastery of all in Meteora.The monastery offers amazing views to the surrounding landscape. During your visit you have the chance to visit the museum of the monastery, where historical codices and religious icons of high value are on display.Moreover, take time to gaze at the artistic details of some of the best samples of post-Byzantine art of Greece, found inside the main church of the monastery.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Varlaam Monastery

The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery of Meteora. Located very close to Great Meteoro Monastery, it was founded in the mid 14th century by a monk named Varlaam.The chapel was finally decorated in 1548. The beautiful frescos in the monastery’s chapel of All Saints belong to the famous hagiographer of the 16th century Franco Catalano. The monastery has preserved the tower with the old pully system where you can see the net, used by the first monks to bring up people and provisions.The visitors can also see a very large 16th-century oak barrel used for water storage over the previous centuries. The monastery of Varlaam has opened recently a brand new museum, where visitors can admire the excellence of religious painted icons – mostly contemporary to the Renaissance period – and precious holy vestments of the priests from the Byzantine period.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Agios Stefanos

The Holy Monastery of Roussanou, located at Meteora was first established in the 14th century. It received the name probably from the first hermit-monk who settled on the rock during that period. Visit Roussanou for a different view of the surrounding cliffs and the adjacent Meteora Monasteries. Follow the pathway from this monastery to the upper main road and discover an off-the-road panoramic view point spot that allows you to walk on bear rocks!Don’t miss out on this photo opportunity!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kastraki

Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, near the city of Kalampaka, before heading back to Thessaloniki.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers need to dress appropriately
  • Visiting time of each monastery may vary according the season

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-255351P8

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