Sidari Trip Overview
Among the mountains of Pindos and Antichasia rise the rocks of Meteora, the most important monastic city after Mount Athos.
It seems that the first hermits settled at the cavities of the rocks during the 11th-12th century seeking spiritual redemption. Here, a lot of people continue to come looking for spiritual calm and peace. The impressive landscape creates awe to the visitors, while thanks to its unique character Meteora is included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Sidari, Greece
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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Among the mountains of Pindos and Antichasia rise the rocks of Meteora, the most important monastic city after Mount Athos.
It seems that the first hermits settled at the cavities of the rocks during the 11th-12th century seeking spiritual redemption. Here, a lot of people continue to come looking for spiritual calm and peace. The impressive landscape creates awe to the visitors, while thanks to its unique character Meteora is included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Short stop in Kastraki for rest
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
The gigantic rocks of Meteora are perched above the town of Kalambaka, at a maximum height of 400 m (1200 ft). The most interesting summits are decorated with historical monasteries, included in the World Heritage List of Unesco. Only 6 of them have made it through the centuries, from an initial estimated number of 24. Mostly dating to the 14th and until the 16th century, these monasteries were built by monks who were previously hermits in the area, living in individual caves. Once united, these monks took months and years to carry the construction material to the top of rocks, using ropes, folding ladders, nets and baskets, and with much determination. They then proceeded to build monasteries that deserve everybody’s awe. The monasteries had no access to electricity and water until recently and the monks and nuns have been long trained in obtaining efficiency. Visit the monasteries, even if your interests are not deeply religious. It is the only way to enrich your feelings of spirituality that this area already exudes, no matter how long or brief your sojourn in our beautiful land.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
Visit to the Monastery of Great Meteoro
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Holy Monastery of Rousanos – Saint Barbara, Μετεώρων, Kalampaka 422 00, Greece
Visit to the monastery of Rousanou
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Agios Stefanos, Kalambaka Greece
Monastery Agios Stefanos
Stop At: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Free time for lunch in the town of Kalambaka
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Igoumenitsa Ferry Port, E55, Igoumenitsa 461 00, Greece
Embarkation on the ferry, return back to Corfu
