Greece · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Meteora Full Day Tour from Thessaloniki

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora
02 Visit 2 important and well-preserved monasteries
03 Learn about the history of the first monks
04 See the UNESCO-listed Meteora rock formations
05 Enjoy panoramic views and photo opportunities
06 Lunch break in the village of Kalampaka
07 Travel with an English-speaking guide

Discover one of Greece’s most extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a full-day journey from Thessaloniki to Meteora. Rising dramatically above the plain, these towering rock formations are crowned by historic monasteries that have made the region famous around the world.

Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you’ll visit two of the most important and well-preserved monasteries of the Meteora complex and learn about the history of the first monks who settled here. There will also be time to admire the sweeping views, take memorable photos, and enjoy a lunch break in Kalampaka at the foot of the rocks.

Rising dramatically above the plain, these towering rock formations are crowned by historic monasteries that have made the region famous around the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Thessaloniki, Meteora, Kalabaka

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kalampaka

Kalampaka is known all over Greece and the world because of the famous monasteries that exist on the top of the rocks of the Meteora that are at the north-eastern side of it

Meteora

Here you get the chance to visit 2 of the most important and well-preserved monasteries and learn about the history of the first Monks.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English – speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Entrance fees (3.00 euros per monastery)
Tips
Personal expenses
Lunch

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wear comfortable clothing and sensible shoes - For entering the monasteries of Meteora, appropriate clothing is required.
Ladies must not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves.
Men are not allowed to wear shorts
Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.

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