Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Joining this day trip you will discover the most important spots in Meteora by visiting three of the oldest monasteries of the region, take amazing photos of their stunning views, walk through narrow old paths and enjoy your lunch at Kastraki posing a nice back-round of the high cliffs.
Private transportation
Bottled water
Private English Speaking Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fees to the monasteries (3 euros per person)
Official licensed Guide
Lunch and Refreshments
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick-up guests from all hotels and Airbnbs in Thessaloniki. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location withing short walking distance. Cruise ship travelers: Meeting point is the exit of the cruise port terminal. Your guide will hold a name board with travelers name on. Airport travelers: Pick-up and drop-off is possible from Macedonia Airport at no extra cost.
Traveler pickup
Makedonia Airport, Thessaloniki, Greece
Port of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
Great Meteoron Monastery, Kalambaka, Greece Great Meteoron or Megalo Meteoron is the biggest and oldest monastery of all in Meteora.
The monastery offers amazing views to the surrounding landscape. During your visit you have the chance to visit the museum of the monastery, where historical codices and religious icons of high value are on display.
Moreover, take time to gaze at the artistic details of some of the best samples of post-Byzantine art of Greece, found inside the main church of the monastery. 60 minutes
Varlaam Monastery, Kalambaka, Greece The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery of Meteora. Located very close to Great Meteoro Monastery, it was founded in the mid 14th century by a monk named Varlaam.
The chapel was finally decorated in 1548. The beautiful frescos in the monastery’s chapel of All Saints belong to the famous hagiographer of the 16th century Franco Catalano. The monastery has preserved the tower with the old pully system where you can see the net, used by the first monks to bring up people and provisions.
The visitors can also see a very large 16th-century oak barrel used for water storage over the previous centuries. The monastery of Varlaam has opened recently a brand new museum, where visitors can admire the excellence of religious painted icons – mostly contemporary to the Renaissance period – and precious holy vestments of the priests from the Byzantine period. 60 minutes
Agios Stefanos, Kalambaka, Greece The Holy Monastery of Roussanou, located at Meteora was first established in the 14th century. It received the name probably from the first hermit-monk who settled on the rock during that period.
Visit Roussanou for a different view of the surrounding cliffs and the adjacent Meteora Monasteries. Follow the pathway from this monastery to the upper main road and discover an off-the-road panoramic view point spot that allows you to walk on bear rocks!
Don’t miss out on this photo opportunity! 60 minutes
Kastraki, Kastraki, Greece Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, near the city of Kalampaka, before heading back to Thessaloniki. 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers need to dress appropriately
Visiting time of each monastery may vary according the season
Travel time included at the duration of the trip
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
stanfld
20 Jun 2023
This private tour to Meteora was fantastic. Our guides were knowledgeable and helped make the visit more memorable. The Grand Meteora monastery was a very unique sight that truly made this a special tour. Our guides were very flexible and ensured we had an enjoyable day. I highly recommend this tour.
drmegamente
18 May 2023
Meteora is definitely a must-do in Greece, and with iGoHellas, we can’t go wrong.
George was promptly at out place five minutes before the prearranged time. His conversation was fun, and the trip smooth and delightful. We enjoyed the love he has for his job, and for Greece. Meteora of course, was OUT OF THIS WORLD, and we had no problem exploring and photographing. George had the best recommendations for lunch and for photo locations.
My boyfriend and I traveled all the way from Honduras, and I’m pleased to say George and iGoHellas made my last day in Greece a very memorable one.
mikehT4672LS
20 Feb 2023
Giannis was an excellent tour guide. The monasteries and the views were amazing. A fantastic tour all around. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you, Giannis!
This tour in
Thessaloniki
is organized by
iGoHellas
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