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Viator
From €900
From Athens: Full-day Private Tour To Meteora
Book a day tour to Meteora from Athens and explore the monasteries with the colorful gardens, the stone caves and the old churches. Click breathtaking pictures at the photo stops during the tour. Feast your eyes on one of the most spectacular monuments in Greece. Get the chance to Explore 3 of the monasteries in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire panoramic views of stunning scenery used in Game of Thrones. Enjoy the personal touch of a private tour for you and your group.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 of 5 stops have map coordinates.
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
- 1
Herakleidon Museum
Pick-up from your hotel early in the morning. You will cross a part of the greek mainland passing through historical greek cities. Grasp the chance to learn about them thanks to our tour leader who will orientate you! A short stop will allow you to taste a refreshing juice or a greek coffee with a traditional cheese pie. The route to Meteora is approximately 4 hours.
60 min - 2
Meteora
You will visit 2-3 Monasteries, where you will climb up to the rocks while having a panoramic view of this unique scenery with the giant "sculptured" rocks. This breathtaking scenery was used as a background for the famous series "Games of Thrones". Inside the monasteries you will see colorfull gardens, stone caves, old curches and you will get an idea about how the monks and the nuns live up there. In their museums you will come across some precious treasures consisting of old icons, books and brondery. Depending on the monastery location, you will stay 40-60 mintes at each of them. Then the driver will be taking you to the next one while making a few stops at the most impressive photo spots so that you take some amazing pictures.(entrance fee: 2€ per person)
240 min - 3
Kalambaka
Early in the afternoon, you will enjoy your lucnh at one of the traditional restaurants at the bottom of the huge rocks. Do not omit to try a shot of the locally produced "Tsipouro", that will offer you an unexpected sense of euphoria! (Optional: not included in the price)
120 min - 4
Athens
Late in the evening, you will be back to your hotel with your memory enriched with colourful images and legendary stories, and your camera full of "likes-attracting" pictures!
60 min - 5
Stop 5
On the way back to Athens, you will make a short stop at Thermopylae, where the worldwide famous "300" soldiers fought against the Persians in 480 BC
15 min
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour leader
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
What's not included
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites (5 euros per monastery)
- Food and drinks
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total tour duration: 13-16 hours (including the pick-up (about 7:00 a.m.), transportation to Meteora (4-5 hours), time at the monasteries (3-4 hours), lunch (2 hours), Transportation back to Athens (4-5 hours)
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Private Meteora 9-15 people
Air-conditioned bus Pickup included
Private Meteora 1-8 people
Air-conditioned bus Pickup included