Athens, Greece

Meteora: Full-Day Guided Tour from Athens

Art, culture and gastronomy
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Description

Constructed by ancient monks, the monasteries at the top of Meteora look out over some of the most spellbinding scenery anywhere in Greece. Quite how these monks managed to build these immense structures at the top of sheer rock formations is one of history's great stories.

What's Included

  • * Transportation via air-conditioned coach
  • * 4-hour tour of Meteora
  • * Entrance to 1, 2 or 3 monasteries, depending on your selection
  • * Panoramic view of all 6 monasteries
  • * Local, English or Spanish-speaking guide
  • * Free Wi-Fi on the bus
  • * Map of Meteora
  • * Guided tour inside the Holy Monasteries (English and Spanish)
  • * Transport between the hotel and the bus station
  • * Gratuities (optional)
  • * Food & drinks

Important informations

  • * Please dress appropriately to visit the monasteries Closures - April-October: * Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron: Closed on Tuesday * Holy Monastery of Varlaam: Friday * Holy Monastery of Rousanou: Wednesday * Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas: Friday * Holy Monastery of St. Stephen: Monday * Holy Monastery of Holy Trinity: Thursday Closures - November-March: * Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron: Closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday * Holy Monastery of Varlaam: Thursday, Friday * Holy Monastery of Rousanou: Wednesday * Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas: Friday * Holy Monastery of St. Stephen: Monday * Holy Monastery of Holy Trinity: Thursday * Kids 0-3 join for free, free ticket needed * If you wish to see certain monasteries, check the closures info on the product page - Departure time : 08:00 am (please be at the meeting point at least 15 min before the bus departure) - Departure place : Athens Train Station (Larissis Station) - The bus will be waiting for you outside the train station *on the road across the street* from *Athens Railway Station* at *07:45 am. *Departure at 08.00 am exactly - There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus - Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

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