Hiking exploration of Meteora's Hidded Gems

Have the opportunity to discover the hidden paths from the city of Kalambaka to Meteora rocks. By joining this tour with our expertized personnel you will learn the history of the areα and how the first monks climbed the rocks and built the monasteries. Through the green landscapes you will have the chance to see breathtaking views and live some unforgettable moments.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly

On this small-group tour, you get to see the best parts of the Meteora, one of the most popular UNESCO sights. Our expertized personnel will take you from your accomondation and drive among the giant rocks. Over there you will have the chance to see how monks managed to build monasteries on the top of these giant rocks and learn the history of the area from the best tour leaders of the area. Visit Great Meteoro or Varlaam monastery (depends on the day)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Great Meteoron Monastery, Eparhiacos dromos Meteoron, Kalambaka 42200 Greece

The monastery of Tranfiguration of Jesus is the first monastic community in the area. Before blessed Athanasion of Mt Athos started this monastic community monks were living in Meteora only as hermits or ascetics. A monastery with a great almost 700 years history.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Varlaam Monastery, Kalambaka Greece

The monastery of Varlaam, which was the first that a pulley system was used from monks so they could bring materials on the top of the rock easier and safer. The monastery has an amazing museum and also you can admire the original pulley system and the frescoes of the great artist Frago Catellano.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly

Kalabaka is a town and seat of the municipality of Meteora in the Trikala regional unit. The Meteora monasteries are located near the town. A Greek inscription on the wall of one of the town's oldest churches (Saint John the Baptist) testifies to the existence of an ancient Greek settlement under the name Aiginion. In the 10th century AD, it was known as Stagoi (Σταγοί). The meaning of the word Kalabaka is of a Turkish origin and means "powerful fortress". Last returning stop is Kalabaka where the tour ends

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kastraki, Kastraki, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly

See village Kastraki which is built at the roots of the giant rocks. Learn the story and traditions related to the village and the hermit caves near it.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Νot recommend for children under 6 years"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:30 AM
Duração: 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
VIP Meteora Tours
Kondili 38, 42200, Kalambaka, Greece

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Pick up from your acommondation in Kalabaka or Kastraki
• Bottled water
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board
• Small group
• English speaking mountain tour leader

Não Incluído

• Monastery's entrance fee which is 3€ per person for each monastery
• Tips (optional)
• Guide for inside the monasteries
• Entrance fee for monastery of Varlaam is 3€
• Entrance fee for monastery of Great Meteoro is 3€
• Entrance fee for monastery of Holy Trinity is 3€
• Entrance fee for monastery of Saint Stephen is 3€
• Entrance fee for monastery of Roussanou is 3€

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