Greece · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Meteora Full Day Private Tour From Athens

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day tour from Athens to Meteora
02 Stop at the historic battlefield of Thermopylae
03 Visit 2 major monasteries in Meteora
04 See dramatic rock formations and UNESCO-listed landscapes
05 Enjoy panoramic photo opportunities throughout the day
06 Lunch stop in Kalambaka
07 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off included

Discover one of Greece’s most extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private full-day journey from Athens to Meteora. Travel through central Greece, stopping at historic Thermopylae before continuing toward the dramatic rock formations and cliff-top monasteries that make Meteora so unforgettable.

At Meteora, visit two major monasteries and take in the remarkable scenery of towering grey rocks and centuries-old Byzantine heritage. With time for photos and lunch in Kalambaka, this experience combines history, spirituality, architecture, and spectacular natural landscapes in one memorable day.

Discover one of Greece’s most extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private full-day journey from Athens to Meteora.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Athens, Trikala, Meteora, Kalabaka

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Meet with your host early in the morning and start driving along central Greece. First stop will be at the battlefield of Thermopylae ( or the "Hot Gates" ). Here is where king Leonidas and the 300 Spartans fought against Persian King Xerxis during the 5 century BC.Continue on through the plain of central Greece and pass by little towns like Trikala , Karditsa before reaching the modern town of Kalambaka or recently renamed as Meteora. First sight of the Unesco world heritage is breathtaking watching the grey vertical rocks as we approach .Upon arrival we shall visit Meteora and the 2 major monasteries. The breathtaking scenery perched on huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, will give you the chance to have great photos, while the top standing ageless monasteries will introduce you to exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. You will visit 2 monasteries.As soon as you finish with the monasteries we will arrive back at the city of Kalambaka for lunch. Plenty of choices of Greek traditional food will certainly meet your expectations.Long way back but certainly worth it. The driver will drop you off at your place.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide at destination
Pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Meals ,Drinks and beverages
Entrance fees to the Monasteries in Meteora( 3 euros per person per Monastery )
Gratuities

Know before you go

ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.
For airport and cruise port arrivals please notice that our driver will wait for you at the arrivals terminal holdong a sign with your name on it. For AirBnB or ay other apartment pick ups, kindly notice that we need the full address and postal code ( 5 digits) of the apartment.

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