Why choose this Athens tour ?
Your day will begin with a pickup by your English-speaking driver from your hotel in Athens. After a quick introduction, you will board your private car and begin your fully customizable ride through the geological phenomenon of Meteora. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will share all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.
Please note that men are required to wear long pants and women long skirts to enter the monasteries.
Once you arrive in Kalambaka you will be taken to the very top of the towering cliffs, to visit the monasteries that are perched high up on the steep rocks of Meteora. Varlaam Monastery, Holy Trinity, Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas and Megalo Meteoro are all built in the 16th Century and offer stunning views.
At the end of your exploration, your driver will drive you safely back to Athens.
Make the most of your Athens adventure
What makes Private Day Trip from Athens to Meteora a unique experience ?
The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, and the Persian Empire of Xerxes I.
The Meteora is a rock formation and a World Heritage site, hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries.
Kalabaka is a town and a municipality in the Trikala regional unit, where the Meteora Monasteries are located.
The Cave of Theopetra, just 4 km away from Meteora, is indeed a very unique archeological site, mainly because it has revealed many of our early history secrets.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Private Day Trip from Athens to Meteora Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Fuel and Tolls
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
Not Included
- Entrance fees for all attractions
- Beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Official Tour Guide – Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Welcome Pickups.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 12 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please note that Airport pickups will apply to extra charges. If your pickup point is the Airport you have to contact us at least 24 hours before the operation date to declare the number of luggage and your flight details at orders@welcomepickups.com.
