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Have the opportunity to discover the hidden paths from the city of Kalambaka to Meteora rocks. By joining this tour with our expertized personnel you will learn the history of the areα and how the first monks climbed the rocks and built the monasteries. Through the green landscapes you will have the chance to see breathtaking views and live some unforgettable moments. Explore hidden monasteries and ruins on the unrevealed side of Meteora accessible only on foot!
Choose between the morning or the afteroon option and let our local guides lead you to the unrevealed side of Meteora.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
VIP Meteora Tours
Kondili 38, 42200, Kalambaka, Greece
Itinerary
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1Meteora
On this private tour, you get to see the best parts of the Meteora, one of the most popular UNESCO sights. Our expertized personnel will take you from your accomondation and drive among the giant rocks. Over there you will have the chance to see how monks managed to build monasteries on the top of these giant rocks and learn the history of the area from the best tour leaders of the area. Visit Great Meteoro or Varlaam monastery (depends on the day)
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
Great Meteoron Monastery (Pass by)
The monastery of Tranfiguration of Jesus is the first monastic community in the area. Before blessed Athanasion of Mt Athos started this monastic community monks were living in Meteora only as hermits or ascetics. A monastery with a great almost 700 years history. Behind the monastery of Great Meteoron you will meet ruins of destroyed monasteries and the hidden monastery of Ypapanti, accessible only on foot!
Admission ticket free -
2Varlaam Monastery
The monastery of Varlaam, which was the first that a pulley system was used from monks so they could bring materials on the top of the rock easier and safer. The monastery has an amazing museum and also you can admire the original pulley system and the frescoes of the great artist Frago Catellano.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Kalambaka
Kalabaka is a town and seat of the municipality of Meteora in the Trikala regional unit. The Meteora monasteries are located near the town. A Greek inscription on the wall of one of the town's oldest churches (Saint John the Baptist) testifies to the existence of an ancient Greek settlement under the name Aiginion. In the 10th century AD, it was known as Stagoi (Σταγοί). The meaning of the word Kalabaka is of a Turkish origin and means "powerful fortress". Last returning stop is Kalabaka where the tour ends
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kastraki
See village Kastraki which is built at the roots of the giant rocks. Learn the story and traditions related to the village and the hermit caves near it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Νot recommend for children under 10 years
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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