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Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch
About This Tour
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
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
✓ 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)
✗ Not Included
- drinks
Itinerary
1
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)
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)
2
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.
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.
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.
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
After a full day of exploration get transfered back to Athens to your preffered drop off point.( 4 stops)
Good to Know
- 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