Meteora Monasteries Excursion
Description
At the scheduled time, we'll meet below the statue of Eleftherios Venizelos, and from there, we'll depart onboard a bus.
After a journey of around 3 hours, on which we'll make a short stop halfway through to grab a coffee, we'll arrive at this spectacular location which boasts the Meteora Monasteries. These monasteries which are suspended above the rocks will capture our attention from the very second we see them.
Throughout the tour of this unique location in Greece's interior, we'll admire the outside of the 6 main monasteries in Meteora. The Monastery of Saint Stephen is famous for its sacred works carved into wood, while the Monastery of the Holy Trinity boasts 140 steep steps that climb up the rock.
Another of the most famous ones is Rousanou, which houses an impressive scene of the martyrdom of the saints, and the Varlaam Monastery, which contains some impressive frescoes from the 16th century. And lastly, the 14th-century monastery of the Great Meteoro and the monastery of St. Nicholas, whose frescoes are the work of the famous painter Theophanes of Crete.
During the tour, we'll also visit the inside of 2 of the monasteries, which will vary depending on the day we take the tour. After the tour of Meteora, we'll make our way through the towns of Kalambaka and Kastraki. In the latter, we'll stop at a local restaurant, where you'll be able to grab a bite to eat.
After eating, we'll begin our return journey back to the meeting point in Thessaloniki, where we'll bring this excursion to an end after 11 hours together.
What Monasteries Will We Visit?
Of the 6 monasteries in Meteora that we'll see the exterior of, we'll visit the inside of 2, which will vary depending on the day of the trip:
- Monday: Varlaam and Rousanou
- Wednesday: San Esteban and Varlaam
- Thursday and Friday: Rousanou and San Esteban
- Saturday and Sunday: San Esteban and Varlaam
Please note that, due to various reasons, the 2 monasteries we'll visit on the above-mentioned days may vary from the planned programme. In any case, regardless of the day you take the tour, you're guaranteed to visit 2 monasteries in Meteora.
Price
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Duration
11 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by coach
English–speaking guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Admission tickets: € 3 (US$ 3.20) per person for each monastery
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
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This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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City Sightseeing Eur
Corporate name: City Sightseeing Ltd
Pets
Not permitted.
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Free cancellation
Eleftherios Venizelos Statue
