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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 ( if option selected)
-Enter the 2 of the monasteries to get a glimpse of life inside(entry fees not included 3 euro per monastery)
-Take photos of the breathtaking landscape
-Get picked up from 4 central meeting points
-Enjoy Audio guide in 6 languages
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Audio Guide in 6 Languages ( English, Spanish,French,German,Portuguese,Russian)
English speaking local expert guide
Round-trip Luxury coach tickets
Air-conditioned vehicle
pick up from 4 meeting points in the morning to get to the Bus station
if option selected
drinks
entrance in the Monasteries ( 3 euros per Monastery)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Kindly wait at the sign of the Sights of Athens Blue Hop on Hop off bus stop
a bus from our company will pick you up
Athens, Athens, Greece 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 free lunch treated by us to fill you up with energy. Enjoy a free seasonal salad & one main course plus free water! ( Vegan and vegetarian options available)
If option without Lunch selected you have free time to explore the city on your own pace 240 minutes
Meteora, Kastraki, Greece 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. 60 minutes
Meteora, Greece 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.
240 minutes
Kalabaka 422 00, Greece After a full day of exploration get transfered back to Athens to your preffered drop off point.( 4 stops)
240 minutes
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
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.
Malcolm_W
19 Jul 2023
Very happy with the experience, and friendly care from our guide. Kleoniki was wonderful, shared stories with us, facts and her own experiences. Beautiful place to visit, awe-inspiring.
Cari_B
12 Jul 2023
Fantastic trip! We met the monasteries, travelled by train. Very well-organised trip from the travel agency.They gave us free snacks and water and when we got to the bee farm they offered us a free vase of honey.
Birgitte_A
21 Jun 2023
great experience
magnificent views
knowledgeable guide and driver
amazing visit at the honey farm so unique
we also got free honey jars as a present
thank you!!
This tour in
Athens
is organized by
Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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