Overview
Joining this day trip you will discover the most important spots in Meteora by visiting three of the oldest monasteries of the region, take amazing photos of their stunning views, walk through narrow old paths and enjoy your lunch at Kastraki posing a nice back-round of the high cliffs.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Private English Speaking Driver
In-vehicle air conditioning
Entrance Fees to the monasteries (3 euros per person)
Official licensed Guide
Lunch and Refreshments
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Great Meteoron Monastery
1 hour
Great Meteoron or Megalo Meteoron is the biggest and oldest monastery of all in Meteora.
The monastery offers amazing views to the surrounding landscape. During your visit you have the chance to visit the museum of the monastery, where historical codices and religious icons of high value are on display.
Moreover, take time to gaze at the artistic details of some of the best samples of post-Byzantine art of Greece, found inside the main church of the monastery. -
Varlaam Monastery
1 hour
The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery of Meteora. Located very close to Great Meteoro Monastery, it was founded in the mid 14th century by a monk named Varlaam.
The chapel was finally decorated in 1548. The beautiful frescos in the monastery’s chapel of All Saints belong to the famous hagiographer of the 16th century Franco Catalano. The monastery has preserved the tower with the old pully system where you can see the net, used by the first monks to bring up people and provisions.
The visitors can also see a very large 16th-century oak barrel used for water storage over the previous centuries. The monastery of Varlaam has opened recently a brand new museum, where visitors can admire the excellence of religious painted icons – mostly contemporary to the Renaissance period – and precious holy vestments of the priests from the Byzantine period. -
Agios Stefanos
1 hour
The Holy Monastery of Roussanou, located at Meteora was first established in the 14th century. It received the name probably from the first hermit-monk who settled on the rock during that period.
Visit Roussanou for a different view of the surrounding cliffs and the adjacent Meteora Monasteries. Follow the pathway from this monastery to the upper main road and discover an off-the-road panoramic view point spot that allows you to walk on bear rocks!
Don’t miss out on this photo opportunity! -
Kastraki
1 hour
Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, near the city of Kalampaka, before heading back to Thessaloniki.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Travel time included at the duration of the trip
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Meteora: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki
Can I cancel Meteora: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10–12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private English Speaking Driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Entrance Fees to the monasteries (3 euros per person)
- Official licensed Guide
- Lunch and Refreshments
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Great Meteoron Monastery, Varlaam Monastery, Agios Stefanos, Kastraki.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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