Itinerary
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Pass By: Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
Catch the bus of 08:00 am to Kalambaka in the morning from opposite the Athens Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 12:30 pm in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries.
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Arriving in Kalambaka, our English speaking expert escort will be waiting you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to the Meteora Monasteries. For almost 5 hours you will have the time to explore two Monasteries as well as the hermit caves of Badovas. Meteora is included in the UNESCO world heritage monument list. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. The most visited Monastery is the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, which is the largest of the monasteries located at Meteora. It was erected in the mid-14th century and was the subject of restoration and embellishment projects in 1483 and 1552. The building serves as the main museum for tourists. The Katholikon (main church), consecrated in honour of the Transfiguration of Jesus was erected in the middle of 14th century and 1387/88 and decorated in 1483 and 1552.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
At the end of the day, our expert escort will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to stroll around and have a light lunch (not included). At 5:35 p.m. the bus departs from Kalambaka, and arrives at 9:58 p.m back to Athens.
Duration: 1 hour
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St. Larissis, Athens 104 37, Greece
07:30 AM
14 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Infants (ages 3 and under) are free
To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Women should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.
Amendments are serviced based on the availability
***IMPORTANT UPDATE from September 2023 until further notice: due to the recent flooding affecting train services, this tour will be operated by a modern air-conditioned bus as replacement departing from opposite Athens Larissis station at 07:45am. The journey takes approximately 5 hours (with a 20 min refreshment stop) You will spend 5 hours in destination visiting Meteora and then return to Athens (arrival at approximately 11:00pm)***
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Bill G
Excellent tour of breathtaking sites!! Maria was superb in her narration. The monasteries were incredibly ornate and remote.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Kyle_A
The pick up point was easy to find but the bus driver was rude and unhelpful. The trip was long but once we got there it was very nice. The food was tasty, and the tour guide was fun and informative and very helpful. It was a lovely day out and I would recommend you go and see this magical place.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : marvins357
This is a bus tour, 4 hours up the central valley of Greece. A rest stop midway is welcome relief. Lunch was in Meteora and included in the tour. Opportunities to climb and enter a few of the Monasteries was available with many steps. The tour actually began in Meteora with the addition of a guide who was excellent and conversant in English detailing the history and Monasticism. Unfortunately there was no narrative while driving 4 hours, a video or recorded history would have been a great addition since we did indeed passed some significant history, ie. Delphi.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Chris_M
Excellent tour. The bus was great, comfortable and a smooth ride. They stop half way there and back for bathroom and food. The rest stop is big with many food options. Lunch was delightful. The monasteries are remarkable. Be ready for a long day. You get your monies worth.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Anand_S
The tour itself once you reach the Meteora was breathtaking. Our guide was Katherine and she was so very very amazing. The busride was very comfortable. Be prepared for a long day but worth it. It does get hot. In general in Greece it may be a good idea to have a small hand fan. The only thing is that the food stops were very average.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Israel_P
Learned much about the are and the Greek Orthodox Church. The tour guide was also great and the scenery beautiful.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : DrSachin_K
Meteora trip was just awesome.
The tour was well organised with local Greek lunch and our tour guide was very nice.overall a day well spent
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Anne_G
Excellent guide and driver in Meteora, Apostolis and George! Lovely day with a lot of interesting history in beautiful and unique surroundings! Easy drive from Athens to Meteora on the new highway, and coffebreaks along the road.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Michael_C
The tour guide, Mary!
She is awesome, passionate and tirelessly explained the histrry and the background
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : lynda_l
Jim
What can I say about him?
There are no words to describe him but let me try. Knowledgeable, energetic
All around ambassador
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
