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Varlaam Monastery Greece Self-guided Walking Audio Tour
Discover a world of faith and serenity with this self-guided walking tour of the Monastery of Varlaam in Greece! Perched high atop a cliff, this majestic monastery holds fascinating history dating back centuries. Learn about the saints who built it against the odds, explore the meaning of its icons, and marvel at awe-inspiring art, architecture, and views. This tour immerses you in history, Orthodox traditions, Byzantine art, and contemplation. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. This audio tour does not use GPS, so the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
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Pass byStart climbing the monastery’s 126 stairs as you listen. Be sure to pace yourself as you climb. There’s no rush to get to the top! This ancient holy site has centuries of history and spiritual significance behind it, and our tour will cover it all. Note: The tour is over 1+ miles long, with more than 23 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. This audio tour does not use GPS, so the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route. You can also play all stories from the 'Story List' if you wish to skip ahead or listen to earlier stories again. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
What's included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
What's not included
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and transport are separate.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
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Varlaam Monastery Greece Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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