Why choose this Athens tour ?
Join our full day tour and experience the majesty of Ancient Greece. Explore breathtaking monasteries in Meteora region, such as Varlaam and Roussanou monastery and witness the rebirth of the most glorious battle in history, the 300 Spartans, with our exclusive tours.
Visit Kastraki, a small, picturesque and peaceful village that from afar looks like an eagle’s nest at the bottom of the gigantic rocks of Meteora. Trust the locals to provide you with a stress-free journey and personalized service tailored to your needs. The sightseeing is about 4 and a half hours long, but the tour is about 10-12 hours long, depending on traffic. The extra hours are travelling time.
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What makes Private Tour Meteora – Thermopylae a unique experience ?
The Battlefield of Thermopylae is a site of great historical significance, located in central Greece. It is where the famous Battle of Thermopylae took place in 480 BC, in which a small force of Greek soldiers held off a much larger Persian army for three days.
The battlefield is now a popular tourist destination and offers a chance to explore the ruins of the ancient battle and learn about the heroic efforts of the Greek soldiers.
Serene, spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breathtaking, immense, inspiring, impressive. These are only some of the words people very often use in an effort to describe the Meteora phenomenon, an awe-insipring site that words cannot actually fully describe. Immerse yourself in nature’s grandeur, history, and architecture, and connect with your spiritual side.
The vertical cliffs of Meteora, rising up to 400m above Kalambaka, offer absolute isolation, inner peace, and harmony. The historical monasteries located at the top of the cliffs, are a true wonder of the world and a testament to human determination and devotion.
Saint Varlaam Monastery is one of the six remaining monasteries built on the towering rocks of Meteora, Greece. It is an Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora and is situated at the top of a rocky precipice that is 373 metres above the valley floor.
Roussanou Monastery was built on a vertical pillar that is sixty metres high, and 484 metres above sea level. The entire surface (500 m2) of the top of the pillar is covered by the monastery buildings, which are built in such a manner that the various natural and man-made elements blend into one harmonious whole.
Kastraki (meaning ‘small castle’) is a small, peaceful village that from afar looks like an eagle’s nest at the bottom of the gigantic rocks of Meteora. There, you can enjoy an unforgettable lunch at a picturesque place.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The sightseeing is about 4 and a half hours long, but the tour is about 10-12 hours long, depending on traffic. The extra hours are travelling time.
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- Private Tour Meteora – Thermopylae
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- Driver guide (not official tour guide)
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- Lunch, other beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Ticket to Roussanou monastery (3€/person, kids under 12 years old get in for free)
- Ticket to Varlaam monastery (3€/person, kids under 12 years old get in for free)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Best Tours In Greece.
- 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.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 3 Travelers is accepted for booking.
