Private Self-Guided Full Day Trip to Meteora

A private self-guided tour to the monasteries of Meteora
Duration:
Full Day (12 hours) - Daily
Destinations:
The steep rock formations of Meteora
rate per person (in a two person group) 388

Partake in a private spiritual journey to Meteora, a unique setting where natural beauty meets the union symbolized by the ecumenical. Marvel at the awe-inspiring scenery of the region and visit the Byzantine monasteries that are perched on gigantic rock pillars, rising above the edge of the plain of Thessaly. Nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Meteora's significance supersedes the material, as its biggest appeal is the feeling of solemn devoutness that overcomes every visitor. You don't need to be a recluse to achieve the enlightened feeling of piousness that you have been searching for. A visit to the Meteora monasteries might be just what you need!

Operating: All Year Round (except on major holidays)
 

Persons Price
1 person 777 € per person
2 persons 388 € per person
3 persons 310 € per person
4 persons 232 € per person
5 persons 187 € per person
6 persons 156 € per person

 

We begin this spiritual journey by picking you and your party up from your hotel in Athens. Driving through the scenic routes of Central Greece and Thessaly, you will get the chance to marvel at the natural beauty of the region. A calmness of spirit is bound take over you as you retrace the steps of countless pilgrims that have made the same journey over the centuries. A short 15 minute stop will give you the chance to breathe in the fresh air of the country and stretch your legs before we hop back in the van in order to reach our final destination.

In Meteora you will be stricken by the majesty of nature as before you will stand a unique geological formation of massive rock pillars rising from the fertile valley below. Amidst striking scenery, perched on those huge rocks, stand ageless Byzantine monasteries which seem to be suspended in mid-air. Sanctity oozes from every pore of Meteora and each of the six monasteries that are still in operation is a testament to the beauty of Byzantine art. You will have two hours to explore as many of the monasteries as you wish.

Back in the van, we will drive to the quaint nearby town of Kalambaka where we will take an hour-long break for lunch. We will return to Athens via the same scenic route and have another 15 minutes top along the way. In the evening we will drop you off at your hotel.

Duration: 12-13 hours
 

Included:

  • Pickup/Drop off from hotels in the center of Athens
  • Fully air-conditioned transportation
  • English speaking driver
  • Free WiFi
  • VAT for all services
  • Baby seat upon request (no extra charge)

Not Included:

  • Guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch and beverages
  • Optional tip to your driver
  • Entrance fees for monasteries
  • Recommended pickup time from your hotel is 6:30 am
  • Entrance fees to the Meteora monasteries can easily be paid on the spot.
  • Depending on the season, certain monasteries might be closed on a specific weekday. Contact us for a full schedule.
  • Visiting hours vary depending on several factors but in general, all open monasteries accept visitors from 10:00 am until 13:30 pm.
  • Appropriate clothing is required to visit the Monasteries. Long skirts below the knees for the ladies and long trousers for the gentlemen. The monasteries, also, provide long skirts before every entrance. The ladies can choose and wear a long skirt over their clothing, during the tour, and return it, prior to their departure.
  • The tour will not be implemented on major holidays (for example):
    • January 1st
    • March 25th
    • May 1st
    • October 28th
    • December 25th