The Top Meteora Greece Private Day Tour from Athens
- 13–14 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This Meteora private tour from Athens to UNESCO Holy Monasteries of the rocky mountains of Meteora area is a memorable tour! The breath-taking Meteora rocks were formed 60 million years ago. Today is part of the Natura 2000 network. There are six monasteries on Meteora: Great Meteoron, Varlaam, Roussanou, Agios Stefanos, Holy Trinity and St. Nicholas. You will visit 2 or 3 of the monasteries, depending on the day and time we are visiting. The monasteries date back from the 14th c and are unique in the world because of the amazing treasure of Byzantine and Christian items you can witness. Items such as the classic attire of the monks, elegant paintings and etched glass. In 1981 Jame’s Bond film ‘For Your Eyes Only’ was partially filmed in the Monastery of Holy Trinity. Next stop a visit to the Thermopylae Museum where King Leonidas and his 300 battled the Persians. Our final stop is at Kammena Vourla seaside village where we will offer you, an afternoon coffee or tea by the sea.
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking driver fully knowledgeable of Greek history and Culture (Drivers do not follow inside the archaeological sites or museums. If you need an escort, there is an extra charge for hiring a licensed tour guide)
- Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all guests
- A coffee or tea in Kammena Vourla for each passenger
- Free residence/hotel pick up and return
What's not
- Your tour driver can not escort you into the sites
Itinerary
The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries,second in importance only to Mount Athos. Dress code is important when visiting the Monasteries at Meteora: women have to cover their shoulders and wear a long shirt, men cannot wear shorts. At the entrance of every monastery skirts and long scarves are available for free;
Thermopylae (Thermopiles) is world-famous for the battle where 300 Spartans, led by King Leonidas, made their famous stand against the Persian invaders in August 480 BC. We will visit, the Innovative Centre of Historical Information, established to preserve the memory of the historic battle and explain the details of this conflict.
Kamena Vourla is a picturesque town on the coast and it's located south of the archaeological site of Thermopylae right next to the motorway for Athens. A very nice stop for an afternoon coffee or tea before reaching the city of Athens.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- 4 Seasons Greece Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code : Shoulders and knees should be covered. No shorts, miniskirts allowed
How it compares in Athens
- Its from-price is 73% above the median of the 335 city tours we list in Athens.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 98 of 335.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Athens
Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.
The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.
Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.
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