From Thessaloniki: Meteora Small Group Day Trip
ID: GYG130374-198858
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Do not miss the opportunity for a full-day excursion to the enchanting Meteora, a jewel of orthodoxy, and a unique geological phenomenon listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
The trip will start from your accommodation in Thessaloniki early in the morning. After a 3-hour drive and a stop on the way, your group will reach the little town of Kalambaka right under the Meteora cliffs.
From there, you will head to Kastraki, the closest village to the monasteries and then to the observation points to take some amazing photos. You will visit Gran Meteoro Monastery which is the largest of them all, and then a second monastery depending on your liking.
See the old temples and various spaces of the monuments, the way of life of the monks in the past, the magnificent views from the peaks of these cliffs and the great panorama that the area offers. (Please note that if you will need guidance from an official tour guide inside the monastery, it can be arranged at an extra cost).
After your visit, your tour leader will take you to Kalambaka, where you can have a rest and enjoy a coffee, drink or snack. Later, start your return drive to Thessaloniki.
Highlights
- See Meteora, an UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit inside two of the monasteries and see the life of the monks
- Find out about the local history and stories from an experienced tour leader
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Comfortable shoes and clothing are advised since most of the monasteries are up on high rocky cliffs and there are some stairs to walk
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
