Private Day Trip: From Thessaloniki to Meteora

Overview

This tour is an all-day Meteora experience. Joining this tour, you will discover the most important spots in Meteora by visiting three of the oldest monasteries of the region (Great Meteoron, Varlaam and Saint Stephanos Monastery), take amazing photos of their stunning views, walk through narrow old paths and enjoy your lunch at Kalabaka posing a nice back-round of the high cliffs.

• Visit the striking monasteries of Meteora
• Maximize time with a private tour from Thessaloniki
• Relax over a scenic lunch in Kastraki with cliff views
• Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle included

About this activity

Tour Description

In the morning, depart Thessaloniki and go to Meteora’s spectacular monastic complex, where you will see three holy monasteries.

The monasteries, which are built on massive natural pillars and rounded stones that dominate the landscape, originate from the 14th century, after monks first settled the area in the 11th century. Get access to holy monasteries like the Agios Stefanos Nunnery, which has an amazing wood-carved iconostasis. Visit the Monastery of Varlaam to see the old surviving net tower and the Monastery of Great Meteoron to see the largest of the monasteries, dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ.

Get panoramic views of these incredible structures and the stunning landscape. Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kalabaka, before returning to Thessaloniki.

* Please note that the above sample itinerary can and will be tailored according to your preferences and needs in order to include or exclude additional spots as long as the total duration of our tour remains up to 10 hours. Upon demand, you may as well extend your tour-schedule. So whether you have something in mind or would like your driver- guide to take the lead and make recommendations, feel free to make a request about it – Your wish is our command!!

** Please keep in mind that anytime you feel hungry there will always be a place in the course of our tour to grab a snack. Otherwise, our tour may incorporate a lunch break at a local restaurant to taste and experience the traditional food.

Includes

Round-trip transportation
English-speaking driver
Basic travel insurance
Bottle of water

Excludes

Entrance fees to Monasteries, but can be purchased on the spot
Lunch, refreshments
Official licensed guide (upon request)

Important information

• Travelers need to dress appropriately
• Visiting time of each monastery may vary according the season
• Most travelers can participate
• Travel time included at the duration of the trip