Meteora Monasteries: Full Day Tour from Athens
ID: GYG787728-1261217
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. You will visit the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high a top sandstone.
When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora.Upon your arrival at the town of Kalambaka, you will visit the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high atop sandstone cliffs and is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It’s a wonderful way to experience one of Greece’s most breathtaking and off-the-beaten-path cultural treasures. Learn about the history of these unique, 14th-century monasteries.Enjoy free time to dine and explore in the town of Kalambaka.Photograph hermit caves and soaring monastic retreats. Explore the spectacular UNESCO-listed clifftop monasteries. The tour is designed for families, couples and history lovers.
Highlights
- Day trip from Athens to the UNESCO-listed Meteora monasteries
- Reach the dramatic monastery complex
- Learn about the history of these unique, 14th-century monasteries
- Enjoy free time to dine and explore in the town of Kalambaka
- Photograph hermit caves and soaring monastic retreats.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•Confirmation will be received at time of booking
•Service animals allowed
•Near public transportation
•Infant seats available
•No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
•Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 3 euro each entrance. There is no ATM machine in the area.
•Dress Code for Monastery Visits: Please note that a modest dress code is enforced to enter the monasteries. For women, skirts below the knee or longer are required. Pants, shorts, or sleeveless shirts are not allowed. For men, sleeveless clothing and shorts above the knee are also prohibited.
INCLUDED
- Visit 3 monasteries and the hidden hermit caves
- Lunch in a local restaurant (with your expenses)
- Bottled water
- Snak
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English Speaking driver with deep knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Phone Charger
- Transportation with Minibus/ Minivan/ Suv/ Sedan ( it depends on the number of participants)
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees (3 euros per person at each monastery)
- Licensed guide
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
