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Description
Hike through the majestic 'rock forest' of Meteora, see the best monasteries and experience the most captivating views on this morning tour. The Meteora Hiking Tour is one of the best ways to enjoy this unique geological phenomenon and learn the history of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
By joining this morning hike you will walk through hidden trails that only locals know. Let us take you on a journey back in time, following the footsteps of the first monks who arrived here more than 15 centuries ago. Join this amazing guided hiking tour and walk among the gigantic rock pillars of Meteora to enjoy truly breathtaking views.
The hike begins from the foothills of Doupiani rock, beneath the old ruins of the Pantokrator monastery. Then crosses through the immense rock formations to reach the northern side of Meteora. Over that side, you’ll discover the hidden monastery of Ypapanti and the ruins of St. Dimitrios. Listen to the stories and the legends behind each place you pass along the trail and the thousand years of history will become alive through the exciting narrative of our local mountain guides.
You will enter the hidden monastery of Ypapanti (only Monday to Friday), which opened for hikers. Afterward, you will visit the monasteries of Great Meteoron or Varlaam and then you’ll walk down the old footpath monks used for centuries before the construction of roads for the last part of this marvelous hike.
This tour requires reasonable physical and mental health on behalf of all participants!
Highlights:
- See the renovated monastery of Ypapanti, built at the side of the rock. Open Monday to Friday from April till October
- Walk through the forest of Meteora, away from the crowds
- Discover places accessible only on foot
- Visit the monastery of Great Meteoron, or Varlaam on the days Great Meteoron is closed
- Great photo opportunities
Please note: This tour does not include hotel pick up and drop off service. This means that you will have to arrange your transfer on your own in order to reach the designated meeting point and start the tour.
What's included
- Professional English speaking Mountain guide
- French and Italian-speaking guides upon availability
- Bottle of water 0.5L
- Transportation by VIP Mercedes mini bus
- Taxes and service fees
What's excluded
- Entrance Fees: 3€. Ypapanti monastery has no entrance fee.
- Gratuities (optional)
- State licensed guide
What do I need to bring
- Comfortable shoes.
- Weather-appropriate clothes.
- Money for personal expenses.
- Anything that might be useful to you.
Important information
- Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Max People: 12 per mountain guide
- Availability: Daily Departures
- Starting Time: 8:30am
- Pick up: Pick up Service from Kalampaka or Kastraki
- Distance: 7km
- Elevation Gain: 200m
- Minimum Age: 7 years old
- Entrance Fees: 3€. Ypapanti monastery has no entrance fee.
- Dresscode: Sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee for men are prohibited. For women, skirts below the knee are required in order to enter the monasteries.
- Please wear hiking or sports shoes. No sandals or flip-flops
- Our COVID-19 safety measures for this tour:
- To reduce crowds, the number of visitors is limited
- Social distancing is maintained in vehicles
- Masks are required, please bring your own
- Temperature checks are mandatory
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout the experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation fee of 0% if cancelled
Categories
- PILGRIMAGE OR RELIGION
- HIKING
- SIGHTSEEING
- SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTION
- CITY BREAK
- CITY TOURS
- WALKING TOUR
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- CULTURAL AND THEME TOURS
Guided Language
- English
Reviews!
Recommended
Really good tour of Meteora. Absolutely wear comfortable shoes! Going up so many stairs gets tiring, and the monasteries are very small so we didn't have to spend too much time in them. The views of the mountains were amazing!
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