Midday Tour in Meteora from Kalabaka's Train Station
Step into a world where time seems to stand still, and nature's grandeur mingles with human devotion. Our midday tour invites you to explore the awe-inspiring monasteries and ancient rock formations of the area beneath the radiant midday sun.
This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with Greece's spiritual and natural heritage. Experience the magic of Meteora at midday and learn the history of the area from a local tour leader, when the sun illuminates this mystical place, and the monasteries and rocks take on a surreal, ethereal quality.
Our excursion begins from Kalambaka's train station, once the train arrives at around 1 PM. On this tour, you get to see all 6 monasteries, visit 3 of them and stop at the most panoramic spots to enjoy the view and take stunning photos.
Our excursion ends with your return to Kalampaka's railway station.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Small stop to refresh yourself after your trip by train and prepare to have a quick look of Kalabaka city. One of the most ancient lands in Greece.
Duration: 30 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.
Duration: 15 minutes
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: 50 minutes
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: Agios Stefanos, Kalambaka Greece
Explore the first convent of the area. Monastery was founded in 14th century by monk Antonios and was bombed during WWII and depopulated. From 1941 monastery was empty of life since 1961 when nuns asked and took permission to reconstruct the broken section and organize the first convent of the area.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Roussanou Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
The convent of Santa Barbara. The monastery was founded in 16th century and is the newest from the 6 still active. Started as all of them as a men community, monks, but at the year 1988 and after the monastery was barely abandoned nuns asked and they took permission to create the second convent of the area.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
Return back to the city and take the train from Kalabaka's trainstation and you should be there 20 minutes earlier. Board in the train, relax and experience the lanscape of Greece.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Baby seat available (upon request)"
"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:
12:49 PM
Duração: 4 Hours
Ponto de partida: Kalambaka, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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