Thessaloniki Trip Overview
Shift your perspective and change your world in just two days. Watch the sun set over one of Greece’s most popular destinations, tasting the palate of history peppered with Meteora’s most prized hidden treasures. Meet the myths and legends that live on in spirit today.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Thessaloniki, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Thessaloniki, Greece, Greece
Shift your perspective and change your world in just two days. Watch the sun set over one of Greece’s most popular destinations, tasting the palate of history peppered with Meteora’s most prized hidden treasures. Meet the myths and legends that live on in spirit today.
Itinerary
Day 1: DAY (1)
Stop At: Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Region, Central Macedonia
Redeem your e-ticket for the 08:18 departure from Thessaloniki’s railway station to Kalampaka and travel on your own. Embark on a scenic train ride through the Greek countryside and admire the beautiful landscapes
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
At 11:30 you will arrive at Kalampaka’s train station, where our tour leader will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name to transfer you to your hotel.
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
In the evening we will pick you up from your hotel for the “Amazing Meteora Sunset” tour, which will become a truly amazing experience for you. In this tour, our local tour guide will take you to the most amazing spot in order for you to enjoy Meteora’s magnificent sunset. Then you will have free time to explore the area.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at your Hotel is included.
Accommodation included: Accommodation at a 3 or 4-star hotel (*depends upon availability – price is included and remains the same)
Day 2: DAY (2)
Pass By: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Next morning at 09:00 we will pick you up from your hotel to take you in one of our morning tours. During this tour you will have the opportunity to admire Meteora’s spectacular landscape, view the monasteries and learn all about the place’s history and myths directly from the locals.
Stop At: Agios Stefanos, Kalambaka Greece
The Monastery of Saint Stephen’s is located just above the city of Kalampaka and is the most accessible monastery in Meteora, as there are no steps to reach the entrance and the access is easy through a small stone bridge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Great Meteoron Monastery, Eparhiacos dromos Meteoron, Kalambaka 42200 Greece
The Monastery of Great Meteoron or Transfiguration of Christ, expresses the greatness and history of the Holy Meteora, as it is the oldest and most important monastery.
Pass By: Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), Kalambaka Greece
The Monastery of the Holy Trinity is the third oldest monastery in Meteora and is the most difficult to reach, since the visitor has to cross a downhill path and then ascend 145 steps carved into the rock. It is said that at the time when the monks used a rope ladder and a net, they spent 70 years to carry the materials and build the monastery!
Pass By: Roussanou Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
The Roussanou Monastery, also known as Arsani, stands on top of an impressive vertical and steep cliff of Meteora, between the Monasteries of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas and Varlaam.
Pass By: Varlaam Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
The Varlaam Monastery or Monastery of All the Saints is located on an imposing rock exactly opposite of the Great Meteoron and it is the second largest monastery.
Pass By: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
At 16:45 the minibus will transfer you back to Kalampaka’s train station for your trip back to Thessaloniki. The train’s departure is at 17:15 and it’s arrival to Thessaloniki is at 20:30.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
