Why choose this Athens tour ?
Enjoy a private trip by executive car or minivan to Meteora, the UNESCO world heritage listed monasteries. Meteora means “middle of the sky”, and with their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village. On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.
See all 6 Unesco world heritage listed monasteries
Climb the extraordinary rock formations
Visit up to 3 monasteries to get a glimpse of Hermits’ life
Have a traditional Greek lunch in a picturesque village
Marvel the battlefield of the legendary Thermopylae and King Leonidas statue.
Make the most of your Athens adventure
What makes Spectacular Meteora Full Day Private Trip from Athens a unique experience ?
After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village.
Breathtakingly surreal and serenely spiritual, the Metéora monasteries spring forth from a dreamy landscape of rocky megaliths in the plains of the Thessaly Valley. The first hermits came to this far-removed corner of Greece at least as early as the 11th century to withdraw from the world and contemplate divinity. Christian Orthodox monks began building monasteries here in the 14th century. Originally 24 monasteries stood at this astonishing location, built onto the edges of vertiginous cliffs or perched on sheer sandstone formations as high as 300 meters. With their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. Please be modestly dressed. Women are suggested to wear long skirts & long sleeves. If you do not have, you will be given a skirt in your way in.
On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Meteora Full Day Private Trip from Athens
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Pickup included - Combo Package Delphi & Meteora
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Overnight at Arachova: 4* Hotel or similar Boutique Hotel with Breakfast and WiFi.
Duration: 2 days
2 Day Delphi & Meteora Tour: Book this combo and explore 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Delphi, and marvelous Meteora.
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Spectacular Meteora Full Day Private Trip from Athens Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Private Transportation
- Greek Culinary Welcome Gift
- Bottled Water – Snack
Not Included
- Admission at Monasteries (5€ p.p. for each one person)
- Gratuities
- Tour Guide inside Monasteries ( upon request with extra charge)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Crispy Local.
- 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 302 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
