Visit the extraordinary monasteries of Meteora, established by hermetic monks, suspended in air among the immense monolithic pillars of the Pindos Mountains. See hidden frescoes, religious icons and more.

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Duration 11 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pickup is available from the majority of hotels in Thessaloniki and takes place approximately 1 hour before the tour departure time.

Highlights

Visit the rock-perched monasteries of Meteora
Get some free time in the city of Kalambaka
See extraordinary frescoes and religious icons

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Following early morning pick-up from Thessaloniki, journey by luxurious air-conditioned bus to Kalambaka for an estimated arrival time of 11:30. Upon arrival, go to the famous rock formations of Meteora and marvel at the enormous columns of rock that rise sharply from the ground. Settled in the 9th century by hermetic monks of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Meteora was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. Of the monasteries that were established in this implausible location, 6 remain well preserved and 4 are still inhabited. Spend approximately 2 hours visiting 2 of the monasteries, and see a vast array of frescoes and religious iconography. Then, enjoy around 1 hour of free time in Kalambaka for lunch (not included) before departing at 15:30. Stop for a coffee along the way, before your arrival in Thessaloniki at around 18:45.

Includes

Transportation by luxury bus
English-speaking guide
Pick-up/drop off service from/to central locations in Thessaloniki
All taxes

Entrance fees (€3 per person, per monastery)
Lunch
Personal expenses

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Important information

Know before you go

Please note that appropriate clothing is required to enter the monasteries. Ladies must not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts

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4.2 /5

based on 106 reviews

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Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Service
4.3/5
Organization
4.3/5

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The day trip was great and we truly enjoyed it. Our guide was excellent and the monasteries were beautiful. The downside to us was that we not told that we would be with a group of French people, and therefore every piece of information would be repeated in French - which became a bit tedious with the long drive. We were also not told on the information that we would need to wear a skirt - the tour said no short skirts, not no trousers. The drive was also very long and may be tiring for older people, especially with repeated stops for the bathroom and food. However, we did enjoy the trip and are very grateful for this experience.

May 21, 2023

Impressive trip to Meteora with its UNESCO countryside and a tour of 2 monasteries high up on mountain tops. Beautiful and very special sights and history! Small, comfortable bus with AC and a knowledgeable tour guide. Convenient pickup location for bus in Thessaloniki (& drop off at the end of trip).

September 14, 2019

From Thessaloniki: Day Trip to Meteora

From Thessaloniki: Day Trip to Meteora

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