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Meteora, Monasteries And Battle Of Thermopylae Private Tour From Athens
Meteora hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. The six (of an original twenty four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. It is located near the town of Kalambaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List Thermopylae is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs. The Hot Gates is "the place of hot springs" and in Greek mythology it is the cavernous entrances to Hades A main highway now splits the pass, with a modern-day monument to King Leonidas I of Sparta on the east side of the highway Please note that its 4 hours to arrive to Meteora from Athens And 4 Hours Driving Back on the way back we will make 30 minutes stop to Thermopylae.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 7 travelers
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Itinerary
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Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
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Meteora
Meteora. An amazing place from another world. The tour provides to drive on the rocks where the view is Spectacular. We are going to visit the monasteries and the way of living there. A fantastic trip that worth and you cannot skip. After the tour you can have lunch in the local taverns (Restaurants) at the bottom of the rocks.
300 minAdmission not included - 2
Campo della battaglia delle Termopili
The place that the battle of Thermopylae take part The Statue Of Leonidas
60 min
What's included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Mobile Chargers
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Driver / History Knowledge
What's not included
- Lunch Fee
- Entrance Fees - Tickets for the Monasteries
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Meteora, Monasteries And Battle of Thermopylae Private Tour From Athens
Pickup included