Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch

4.8
(500 reviews)

13 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 6 more

Visit the world-famous Meteora and walk inside old Christian Monasteries
Learn the natural history about the marvelous millions-year-old rock formations
Awe at the breathtaking views and snap unforgettable photos of the landscape
Listen to the fascnitating history in 6 languages with our multilingual Audioguide
Enjoy hassle-free morning transfer from 4 meeting points to the Bus station

Highlights:

-See all 6 monasteries at the Meteora
-Climb the extraordinary rock formations
-Enjoy free lunch
-Enter the 2 of the monasteries to get a glimpse of life inside(entry fees not included 5 euro per monastery)
-Take photos of the breathtaking landscape
-Get picked up from 4 central meeting points
-Enjoy Audio guide in 6 languages

What's Included

English speaking local expert guide
Round-trip Luxury coach tickets
pick up from 4 central meeting points
Audio Guide in Languages ( English, Spanish,French,German,Portuguese,Russian, italian, chinese)
Air-conditioned vehicle
if option selected
drinks
Meteora Monastery

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Kindly wait at the sign of the Sights of Athens Blue Hop on Hop off bus stop a bus from our company will pick you up

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Athens

    After being picked up from your meeting point we travel Meteora by bus in a small group During the 4 hours journey take in the stunning countryside as you travel and snap some photos. Arrive in the traditional town of Kalabaka by noon, perfect time for a traditional lunch (if option selected) to fill you up with energy ( Vegan and vegetarian options available)

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Meteora

    Visit the Hermit Caves known by the locals as the caves of Badovas. The hermit caves of Badovas are very close to Kastraki village. Between the village and the town of Kalabaka Badovas is the name of the nearby restored but abandoned Monastery dedicated to Saint Nicolas of Badovas. The caves where Hermit monks use to live an extraordinary life back in 14th century are situated between Kalbaka town and Kastraki Village. The area is surrounded by immerse rock pillars called Pyxari and Amparia and few other smaller rocks.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Meet our local guide and Reach the Meteora rocks, where an unforgettable experience awaits you. Comprising of sandstone and conglomerate, the caves at Meteora are thought to have been inhabited as early as 50,000 years ago. Listen about the history and the importance of the area by our local guide and buy our multilingual audioguide and enter 3 active monasteries to have a glipse of the monks life . (entrance not included 3 euros) In the 9th century, monks began inhabiting them again and in the 14th century, the first monasteries were built. Nowadays, Meteora is home to one of the most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. See all six of these monasteries built on large naturally-formed pillars as you explore and take pictures of a lifetime.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    After a full day of exploration get transfered back to Athens to your preffered drop off point.( 4 stops)

    4 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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