Meteora Monasteries Full Day Tour from Athens

Short description

Launch into a full-day tour from Athens to the breathtaking Meteora, where centuries-old monasteries perch atop towering rock formations. This awe-inspiring journey through landscapes of natural beauty and spiritual significance offers an unforgettable experience, blending the marvels of nature with profound historical insights.

Highlights

  • Experience Meteora’s surreal environment with towering formations
  • Great Meteoron Monastery: Largest, oldest with impressive architecture, manuscripts, and icons
  • Varlaam Monastery: Discover frescoes and a collection of ecclesiastical artifacts
  • Roussanou Monastery: Serene atmosphere, active with nuns, stunning frescoes, and views
  • St. Nicholas Anapausas Monastery: Unique frescoes by Theophanis Strelitzas in an intimate setting
  • St. Stephen’s Monastery: Accessible, known for its chapel and courtyard gardens
  • Holy Trinity Monastery: Dramatic location with spectacular views, featured in “For Your Eyes Only”
  • Choice of visiting 2 monasteries for a personalized experience in Meteora’s majesty
  • Engaging historical narratives and insights provided by an experienced guide throughout the tour

Full description

You’ll start your journey in the morning from Athens and head towards Corinth, located about an hour and a half away from the city. During the ride, your knowledgeable guide will provide you with information about the history and culture of Greece, and the sites you’ll visit during the tour.

Upon arrival in Corinth, you’ll visit the ancient ruins of the city. This includes the Temple of Apollo, which was one of the most important temples in ancient Greece, and the Agora, the ancient marketplace of the city. You’ll also see the Bema, a platform used for public speaking and legal cases.

Next, you’ll head towards the Corinth Canal, one of the most impressive engineering feats of the modern era. The canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, and you’ll get to witness its impressive structure and panoramic views from the bridge.

After a break for lunch in a local restaurant, you’ll continue on to the ancient theater of Epidaurus, which is one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in Greece. It was built in the 4th century BC and has a capacity of 14,000 spectators. The theater is renowned for its exceptional acoustics, which are still a mystery to this day.

Your expert guide will provide you with fascinating insights about the history and significance of the site. You’ll learn about the theater’s use for various performances, including plays, music, and religious ceremonies. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the theater and its surroundings on your own, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding hills and countryside.

Overall, this full-day tour will offer you an unforgettable experience of discovering ancient Greece’s rich cultural heritage, engineering wonders, and natural beauty, with the highlight being the remarkable ancient theater of Epidaurus.

Included

  • Transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees to the Meteora monasteries (if option selected)
  • Professional and licensed tour guide (if option selected and subject to availability)
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, tolls, and parking fees

Not Included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

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Useful Info

  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended during the summer season
  • Our tours are exclusively tailored to your preferences, offering the freedom to adjust or modify any aspect of our suggested itinerary to suit your needs
  • In accordance with the latest visiting regulations for archaeological sites, we strongly advise you to secure your tickets in advance, particularly for the Acropolis Hill. Access to this site is now organized into specific time slots, each with a restricted number of visitors permitted
  • If the service of licensed guide is selected, please note that an additional seat in the vehicle will be required for the guide to accompany you. Please make sure to account for the extra space needed when booking your tour

Cancelation policy

  • Bring a hat