Embark on a full-day trip from Thessaloniki to the enchanting Meteora. Marvel at the gigantic rocks and visit the awe-inspiring monasteries perched on their peaks. A UNESCO World Heritage site not to be missed!
- Meteora - We reach Meteora at around 12:30p.m; this fascinating complex of huge steep rocks of pennant, arising close to the first elevations of the longest sierra in Greece, Pindos (the “spine” of Greece). We visit two of the six operating Holy Monasteries depending on the schedule of each one.
During our visits to the monasteries we make a short stop to admire the stunning panoramic view of the Holy Monasteries from up high and capture the mystique of the landscape. The wild unapproachable area with the sandstones of more than 65 millions years old is majestic and at the same time unearthly and divine as until today their origin cannot be explained.
Next, we enjoy our greek traditional lunch break in Kastraki, at Kalampaka area, against the view of the astonishing Meteora.
We depart to Thessaloniki at around 15:30p.m and we have a last stop for 20΄ for coffee and rest. We are back at about 19:00p.m, making the same stops where we started from.
- Basic travel insurance during transport
- English-speaking excursion attendant
- Round-trip transport to Meteora
- Entrance fees (€3 per monastery – cash only)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
- The cost of the lunch at the restaurant
- Tips
A trip to the captivating Meteora is one of the few sights that inspire excitement in travelers. The immense rocks, with their astonishing breadth and height, punctuating the edge of a vast plain seem as if they are out of this world, contributing to an awe-inspiring geological spectacle you should not miss observing up close. What’s more, the human touch on this otherworldly landscape is remarkable: Monasteries perched on the pinnacle of the rocks, appear to be suspended between earth and heaven, between the human and divine realm. In 1989, Meteora joined the ranks of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
- Our trip attendant shall wear a clothing with the AMMON Express marking so that he will be recognisable easily.
- You should be at the departure points 10’ before the time indicated in the schedule. The bus cannot remain at designated stops, except for boarding.
- The monasteries have strict dress rules prohibiting entry to male visitors wearing shorts and women visitors with sleeveless sweatshirts. Women need a long skirt/ dress to enter the monasteries.
- The approach to the monasteries is achieved through stairs and requires comfortable footwear.
- Please be consistent with the exact appointment times specified by the Ammon Express escort, so that the excursion to Meteora will remain unforgettable to all participants.
- Please bring cαsh with you for entrance fees (€3 per monastery)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
