Private Day Trip to Meteora-Thermopylae from Athens/Pireaus

Meteora Day trip offers the visitor the irresistible combination of stunning natural
scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage.
You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Meteora consists of a group of monasteries built on rocky spires in northwestern Thessaly. The monasteries are ‘floating in the air’, as its name means, on a series of spectacular outcrops of this region that are as much as 400 meters high. They are formed of eroded conglomerate and riddled with caves that provided shelter for the hermits who first settled there.

Meteora is now the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos. While monasteries in Meteora are first attested in the early 14th century, its history can be traced back to the 11th century when monks first settled there.

Its sublime beauty cannot be conveyed in words or pictures. The soaring monoliths of more than four hundred metres in height seem to have been expressly created by God for the bold ascetics who would seek the ideal place in this tranquil setting to devote themselves wholly to prayer.

Thermopylae is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs.The Hot Gates is “the place of hot springs”

Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces (notably the Spartans) and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides in the famous epitaph, “Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie.” Thermopylae is the only land route large enough to bear any significant traffic between Lokris and Thessaly. This passage from north to south along the east coast of the Balkan peninsula requires use of the pass and for this reason Thermopylae has been the site of several battles.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
• Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

• Private Day Trip to Meteora-Thermopylae from Athens/Pireaus
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• English Speaking Driver(not allow to escort you into the sites/museums)
• Adjusting/customizing itinerary to skip the long lines
• WiFi on board, Mineral Cold Water, Fuel and tolls
• We can accommodate 8people also(Bookable by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
• Mercedes Air-Conditioned Vehicle

• Licensed Tour Guide (Bookable upon request by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
• Gratuity(optional), Lunch, Entrance Fees

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• This Tour is Provided by Tours of Athens.
• 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 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.