Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

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Meteora: Guided Sunset Tour with Monasteries and Caves Visit

Meteora: Guided Sunset Tour with Monasteries and Caves Visit

Join this extraordinary sunset tour to Meteora and fully experience this true marvel with it’s majestic monasteries and ancient rock formations. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide you will learn all about Meteora’s history and myths of the region. The tour starts with a convenient pick-up (with our luxurious minibus) from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki. During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six majestic monasteries and admire the interior of one of them. You will also view some of Meteora’s most spectacular “hidden gems” like the ancient hermitages of Bandovas, the Byzantine church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary and the picturesque old district of Kalabaka. Last but not least, you will enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views, capture some amazing photos and witness one of the most breathtaking sunsets you will ever see.

Meteora: Majestic Sunset Tour & Monasteries with Local Guide

Meteora: Majestic Sunset Tour & Monasteries with Local Guide

Explore Meteora , this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site , and experience the most breathtaking and unique Sunset of your life during a comprehensive , 4 hours , guided , Sunset Meteora and Monasteries Tour. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus in a small group. Avoid the traffic and parking problems. With a knowledgeable and friendly , English speaking , local guide, you'll learn about the fascinating history, myths, and traditions of Meteora , the Holy Monasteries and the Hermit Caves. FREE AUDIO GUIDE. Use our free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest! Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Deutsch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese. During the tour, you’ll see all 6 of Meteora’s famous monasteries, with the chance to go inside 1 or 2 (it depends on the year's period of the tour). You’ll also discover hidden spots like the ancient Bandovas hermitages, set in caves high up on the cliffs, and visit the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary in the old city of Kalambaka, which used to be an ancient temple for the Greek god Apollo. Plenty of stops to the most scenic and panoramic view points of Meteora to take unforgettable photos. As the day comes to an end , you’ll enjoy one of the best sunsets in Greece. Watch the sun slowly set over Meteora’s unique rock formations from the perfect viewpoint, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

Kalabaka: Meteora Monasteries Minibus Tour with Photo Stops

Kalabaka: Meteora Monasteries Minibus Tour with Photo Stops

Explore Meteora's religious highlights on this guided minibus tour from Kalabaka. Stop at Saint Antonios where the first hermits arrived in Meteora and travel to the cave of St. George the Mandilas. Drive to three local monasteries where you can take photos and visit a Byzantine church.  Meet your guide at the Kalampaka Train Station and hop aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned mini-bus. Sit back and relax on the scenic drive to Saint Antonios, where the first hermits arrived in the area of Meteora. Listen as your guide tells you about this 10-century history. Discover how the first hermit monks sought isolation here and laid the foundations for Meteora's monastic life. Find out about how the caves of the area are filled with abandoned hermitages from that period. Continue to three Meteora Monasteries where the minibus will stop so you can take pictures of stunning views of these ancient religious sites. Go to a cave that is dedicated to the venerated Saint George the Mandilas. Head to a Byzantine church that was dedicated to the virgin Mary and was built 300 years before the first monks arrived in Meteora. Return to the train station in Kalampaka at the end of your tour.

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5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our tour so much. Our guide, Nikolas, was fantastic. He was kind, funny, and extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the best views of the monasteries while providing us fascinating information. He timed the tour well so we could see as much as possible without feeling rushed. The sunset tour provided amazing photo opportunities. The monasteries and the whole region around Meteora are absolutely stunning. This was a huge highlight of our trip to Greece. Going with a knowledgeable guide truly enhanced our experience. We highly recommend this tour and especially Nikolas!

5 out of 5 stars

Very nice tour! The guide was very kind and prepared. He explains a lot of interesting things about the monasteries and the area. We saw one Monastery from inside and the others from outside. We also saw the hermit caves but not the church because was Christmas.

5 out of 5 stars

I was able to see the ruins of an old monastery that is no longer in use and learn about history. I was also glad that the tour stopped at many photo spots so I could take lots of photos.

5 out of 5 stars

Our guide, Maria, was excellent! Friendly, knowledgeable and fun. We loved our tour! And the weather cooperated so that we even got to see the sunset. Great day!

5 out of 5 stars

It was just really nice! I had such a friendly Quide on my side! I wish him and his family all the best! Thank you for the lovely day!!