From Athens: Private Meteora Day Tour with Optional Guide From Athens: Private Meteora Day Tour with Guide

Combine nature, history and architecture on a private full day trip to Meteora from Athens. Visit monasteries such as the Great Meteoron Monastery perched atop giant natural pillars, accessible by pathways carved into the rock.
Wear comfortable walking shoes for your private full day tour to Meteora to explore dramatically placed monasteries atop cliffs rising up to 300 meters. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of private return transportation from your Athens hotel to Meteora .
Your day starts with pickup at your Athens hotel by private van. The drive to Meteora takes around 4 hours, but don't worry, your transportation has free wi-fi to help pass the time.
On arrival at Meteora your time is your own to explore at your own pace. If you have selected the option with a guide, your expert guide will lead the way while telling you the history and stories of this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site.
There are 6 active Eastern Orthodox monasteries which you may visit. The monasteries at Meteora date as far back as the 11th-century, and you will wonder how such a feat of engineering was achieved. The largest and most visited is the stunning Great Meteoron Monastery, founded in 1356.
Another popular site is the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, visually dramatic and seen in the James Bond movie "For Your Eyes Only". There is also a museum, beautiful frescos and a variety of religious icons and books to be discovered.
Please note, access to the sites is on foot only, and involves climbing stairs and some narrow pathways.
The location is as compelling as the architecture, with the monasteries peacefully placed on top of huge vertical cliffs which rise from the Plain of Thessaly. The whole area is a dramatic backdrop for some fantastic photos to remember your visit to Meteora.

At the end of the day your private transportation will return you to Athens in comfort once again, finishing with drop-off at your hotel.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.