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2-days Rail Trip From Athens To Meteora
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Join this two-day tour and travel from Athens, the mother of western civilization, to one of the most significant Monastic communes in Greece, the world heritage monument of UNESCO Meteora. Begin from Stathmos Larissis, the central railway station of Athens, where you will get on the train that takes you to Kalambaka. The train departs at 06:58 AM. At approximately 09:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus that will continue the trip to Kalambaka. The bus belongs to the train company. ~Take a train through the mainland of Greece and reach Meteora ~Admire a unique in the world geological formation, which also belongs to UNESCO's world heritage sites ~Discover the beauty and the biodiversity of Greek countryside ~Enjoy two guided tours on the Meteora rocks and see all six unique monasteries ~Explore the town of Kalambaka and pay a visit to area's museums ~Enjoy the breath-taking sunset on the top of the giant rocks
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- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Meteora Rocks
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Day 1
- 1
Stop 1
This is a 2-day tour from Athens to Meteora and includes an overnight stay at a hotel, train tickets, and tours on the Meteora Rocks and monasteries in a small group. Receive your tickets and go to the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) at 7:30 AM. Board the train to Kalampaka and arrive in Meteora at 12:05 pm. Pickup from the train station and drive to the hotel where you will have about 3 hours of free time. Then we will pick you up for the sunset tour. See all the six monasteries, a hermitage, and a Byzantine church so you will be immersed in the history of the area. Afterward you will be transferred to your hotel. Now you have free time to spend exploring Kalambaka. Find excellent museums including the National History Museum and Digital Projection Centre of Meteora. Wander every corner of the city and discover restaurants to taste the excellent local cuisine.
240 minAdmission not included - 2
Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
The Byzantine temple of Dormition of the Mother of God is the most important monument of Kalabaka. The temple of Dormition of the Mother of God that is located in the old city was erected between 10th and 11th century on the ruins of an early Christian royal. It’s in the rhythm of an aisled Basilica mixed type, it has banking and enlightened the intermediate declinable splint and the tribelon. Explore this unique church and find ou how the ancient with the medieval has been combined.
30 minAdmission not included
Day 2
- 3
Stop 3
On the following day you will be picked up from your accomondation by our partners and your Meteora tour is about to begin. On that tour you are going to indulge in the history of the area. From the first hermits who they were living in to the caves to medieval times when monks started ,at a great risk, to built on those giant rocks. Find out how the monks have been motivated to built up there and which was the reason that they have picked this steep and inaccesible area to be their home. Later and when tour come at an end you will have time to spend in Kalabaka the shades of the giant guards of the city. Later at 17,05 catch the train from Kalabaka to Athens.
240 minAdmission not included
What's included
- Choose second days tour
- WiFi on board
- See and visit monasteries,hidden gems and hermitages
- Luxury mini-bus transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- Round trip train tickets
What's not included
- Entrance fees: Monasteries entrance fee which are 5€ per person for each monastery
- Byzantine church
- State Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
- Dinner,lunch
- Stay over hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pets are not allowed to enter the monasteries.
- You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.
Tickets
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