Thessaloniki to Meteora Private Day Trip with a Local

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Thessaloniki, Meteora

Private Tour

10 Hours

EASY

English

Description

Your day begins with a personal pickup from your hotel in Thessaloniki by an English-speaking driver.Enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive through Thessaly to the breathtaking Meteora.Upon arrival in Kalambaka, you’ll head to the top of the cliffs to explore two of the historic Meteora monasteries, perched dramatically on towering rock formations.These UNESCO World Heritage Sites offer a glimpse into monastic life dating back to the Dark Ages.
After exploring, descend to Kalambaka for an authentic Greek lunch and incredible photo ops of Meteora’s natural beauty.Continue with a visit to the ancient Cavern of Theopetra, inhabited since the Middle Paleolithic [sensitive content]fore returning, stop at the Pinios River, home to rich biodiversity and scenic views.The tour ends with a relaxing drive back to your Thessaloniki accommodation.
Note: Modest attire required for monastery entry—long pants and covered knees/feet.

Itinerary

Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Thessaloniki at a convenient time of your choice.
The Meteora is a rock formation and a World Heritage site, hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries.
Kalabaka is a town and a municipality in the Trikala regional unit, where the Meteora Monasteries are located.
The Cave of Theopetra, just 4 km away from Meteora, is indeed a very unique archeological site, mainly because it has revealed many of our early history secrets.

What's Included

Fuel and Tolls

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Well-maintained car with an English-speaking driver

Hotel pickup and dropoff

Bottled water

WiFi on board

What's Excluded

Other beverages and meals

Tips and gratuities

Cave of Theopetra cost is not included and can be paid on the post cost is €3

Know Before You Go

Stroller or pram accessible

Public transportation nearby

Infant seats available

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible

Not suitable for pets

Infants must not sit on laps

For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.

For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.

Please show this to your driver.

Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited.They cannot accompany you to the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.

Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations.

Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride.This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.