Meteora Full Day Private Trip from Athens: Explore UNESCO Listed Monasteries

Embark on a full day private trip from Athens to Meteora, the UNESCO listed monasteries. Explore the rock formations, visit monasteries, enjoy a traditional Greek lunch, and see the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Meteora - After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village.
  • Meteora - Breathtakingly surreal and serenely spiritual, the Metéora monasteries spring forth from a dreamy landscape of rocky megaliths in the plains of the Thessaly Valley. The first hermits came to this far-removed corner of Greece at least as early as the 11th century to withdraw from the world and contemplate divinity. Christian Orthodox monks began building monasteries here in the 14th century. Originally 24 monasteries stood at this astonishing location, built onto the edges of vertiginous cliffs or perched on sheer sandstone formations as high as 300 meters. With their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. Please be modestly dressed. Women are suggested to wear long skirts & long sleeves. If you do not have, you will be given a skirt in your way in.
  • Battlefield of Thermopylae - On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pickup & Drop off
  • Private Transportation
  • Greek Culinary Welcome Gift
  • Bottled Water - Snack
What's Not Included
  • Admission at Monasteries (3€ p.p. for each one person)
  • Gratuities
  • Tour Guide inside Monasteries ( upon request with extra charge)
Additional Information

Take a private journey in a luxury vehicle or spacious minivan to experience the awe-inspiring Meteora, a UNESCO world heritage site renowned for its monasteries. Aptly named ‘middle of the sky’, the monasteries of Metéora tower majestically, appearing almost unreachable, symbolising humanity’s spiritual aspirations. The captivating tour integrates a visit to the three most accessible monasteries, followed by a delectable lunch featuring authentic Greek dishes and “Mezedes” in the charming village of Kastraki. On the return trip to Athens, take a moment to appreciate Thermopylae, the infamous location where 300 Spartans held off the Persian army for two days. Tour the battlefield, and pay respects to the statue of King Leonidas.

Observe all six UNESCO world heritage listed monasteries
Ascend the stunning rock structures
Visit up to three monasteries to gain insights into the life of Hermits
Savour a traditional Greek lunch in a scenic village
Pay tribute at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae and statue of King Leonidas.

Location
Meteora
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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John_p
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing day - Anthony was a fantastic guide to an amazing day. We were able to take all the time we wanted and capped off the day with a fantastic meal. Highly recommended!
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Steve_s
Jul 23, 2024
Meteora Full day Trip - Fantastic day out with Nathan (our driver/guide). He took us to 3 Monasteries, a great picture spot, Thermopyles, and dropped us off at a nice restaurant for lunch. On time and great driving. We enjoyed our day.
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Simona
Jul 18, 2024
Must see destination, perfect small group experience with superb guide! - Meteora is such a unique and gorgeous setting and should not be missed on a Greece trip. We loved our guide George and our small group private van experience. We managed to avoid the huge bus crowds on one location and it made it so serene and even better than expected. Had considered renting a car and were so glad not to worry about parking and finding our way around. George was an absolute joy to listen and talk to with his wealth of knowledge he gently bestowed upon us and our 3 teens. He engaged and disengaged so gently along the drive giving us as much and as little information as we seemed to need. We were surprised to hear from our girls when we got home how impressed they were with his breadth and depth of discussion on all topics and my goodness, there were so very many. I thought they stopped listening while on their phones durning the long drive because my husband and I kept engaging and asking more questions, but they absorbed every word like sponges. (Two 19 year old college sophomores and one 15 year old high school sophomore with very little historical reference to start with.) And can I tell you how amazing the insta photos were? There is an unlimited number of incredible views, backdrops, angles. Very highly recommend this tour. With 100 degree weather and some stairs, we thought it would be brutal, but the lovely breeze and sights made it very well worth every minute and every dime.
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Dina
Jul 16, 2024
Amazing trip to Meteora - We had an amazing trip to Meteora. The views were breathtaking and our guide George was wonderful and very knowledgeable. It’s a long day traveling from Athens but absolutely worth it!
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Frederick_h
Jul 13, 2024
Meteora Tour - On-time pick up, informative guide, unbelievable View. Was a long day as the drive was 4 hours each way, but a memorable experience. Still had time to visit 3 of the monasteries.
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Kristenci3686vm
Jul 11, 2024
Book this trip! - It was a magical day! Our tour guide, Giorgos, was so knowledgeable and accommodating. It was truly an amazing experience.
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Coastal57946171668
Jul 5, 2024
Great Experience! - July 4, 2024: My wife and I had an amazing time touring the monasteries of Meteora with the help of our driver, Panos. Our day started with Panos picking us up promptly in front of our hotel in Athens. Panos broke up the 3+ hour drive to Meteora with a brief stop in Thermopylae so we could visit a small museum located at the site where King Leonidas and 300 Spartans famously held off the invading Persian army for three days. The sandstone pillars of Meteora are absolutely breathtaking and the views are unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Our traditional Greek lunch in the nearby town of Kalambaka was also good. The best part of our day by far, however, was the conversations we had with Panos on the 6-hour drive to and from Meteora. Panos’ knowledge of Greek history was incredible, but what we found most enjoyable was his willingness to engage with us in deeper and genuine discussions about a vast array of topics, from ancient civilizations to philosophy, religion, politics, education, cultural differences and similarities, and even current events. From someone who has previously visited Athens and already toured most of the Peloponnese, I highly recommend you take a day trip to Meteora. If you do, then I hope you are lucky enough to also spend the day with Panos.
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James_m
Jul 5, 2024
Great Experience! - July 4, 2024: My wife and I had an amazing time touring the monasteries of Meteora with the help of our driver, Panos. Our day started with Panos picking us up promptly in front of our hotel in Athens. Panos broke up the 3+ hour drive to Meteora with a brief stop in Thermopylae so we could visit a small museum located at the site where King Leonidas and 300 Spartans famously held off the invading Persian army for three days. The sandstone pillars of Meteora are absolutely breathtaking and the views are unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Our traditional Greek lunch in the nearby town of Kalambaka was also good. The best part of our day by far, however, was the conversations we had with Panos on the 6-hour drive to and from Meteora. Panos’ knowledge of Greek history was incredible, but what we found most enjoyable was his willingness to engage with us in deeper and genuine discussions about a vast array of topics, from ancient civilizations to philosophy, religion, politics, education, cultural differences and similarities, and even current events. From someone who has previously visited Athens and already toured most of the Peloponnese, I highly recommend you take a day trip to Meteora. If you do, then I hope you are lucky enough to also spend the day with Panos.
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Melissa_j
Jul 4, 2024
Excellent experience to Meterora - George was AMAZING! Family of 5 from Australia, George had everything covered, excellent communication, took care of us with hotter weather. Couldnt recommend any more! excellent.
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Kimberleed244
Jul 3, 2024
Beautiful location, comfortable ride - This was an amazing tour! I highly recommend it. The drive was comfortable in a new private car and well worth the trip. Nathan was friendly and professional.
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