• Duration: 12 hours
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Description

Humongous rocks, monasteries «hanging in the sky» and beautiful paths compose an enchanting scenery that everyone must-see. 

This almost “unearthly state” with monasteries that clambered on the edge of impressive steep mountainous masses, challenge you to discover the majesty of nature. 

The earth meets the sky, the human intervention the divine element and the traveler finds the emotional serenity and spiritual well being which arises eternally from the atmosphere. Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world visit Meteora in order to admire this unique phenomenon. Since 1988, Meteora is part of the World Heritage sites of UNESCO.

Don’t miss this absolute experience!

Please note that this tour offers pick up and drop off service from designated pick up points in Thessaloniki. Simply select the pick up point that is closer to your accommodation from the list and our driver will be on his way! Pick up time will be displayed on your ticket, which you will receive after the booking.

Itinerary

Start the tour.

We depart to Meteora with the bus of Ammon Express along with our friendly trip attendant-archaeologist,

at 08:00 from the White Tower,

at 08:05 from the hotel Makedonia Palace,

at 08:15 from Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (at the statue of Venizelos),

at 08:20 from hotel Capsis and

at 08:25 from The Met Hotel

The distance is 230km and lasts approximately 3 hours. During our way, there is a 30’ stop for rest and coffee before we reach Meteora at around 12:30p.m

12:30 pm: Arrival at Meteora.

We will visit 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.

  1. the women’s monastery of Saint Stefanos with the impressive wood-carved iconostasis and the magnificent view of the city of Kalampaka, the river Lithaios and the plain,
  2. the monastery of the Holy Trinity at the steepest rock of Meteora, through stairs cut through the stone,
  3. the women’s monastery of Rousanou with the extraordinary wall paintings of the small church, and the verdant path leading to it,
  4. the Varlaam monastery with the valuable surviving frescoes of the painter of icons Frangos Katelanos and, among others, the thirteen-ton wooden barrel,
  5. the monastery of the Transfiguration (Metamorphosis) of Christ, which is the largest monastery of Meteora,
  6. the monastery of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas, with the frescoes of the famous painter of icons Theophanes the Cretan, which has a balcony that is a stone’s throw away from the huge rocks.

Every Monday we visit the monasteries of Varlaam and Rousanou, every Wednesday and Sunday the monasteries of Saint Stefanos and Varlaam and every Friday the monasteries of Rousanou and Saint Stefanos.

The monasteries are built οn the peak of the huge rocks, and form the second most important complex of monasteries after Mt. Athos. In the past, there were twenty four monasteries but today only the six of them operate properly. In 1988, Meteora joined the list of the World Heritage sites of UNESCO.

For your convenience, the bus stops in front of the entrance of the Holy Monasteries.

Lunch time.

Next, we enjoy our greek traditional lunch break (not included in the price) in Kastraki, at Kalampaka area, against the view of the astonishing Meteora.

15:30 p.m: Depart from Meteora to Thessaloniki.

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.

What's included

  • Transport to and from Meteora.
  • English speaking excursion attendant.
  • Basic travel insurance (during transport).

What's excluded

  • Entrance fee 3€ per monastery (only in cash), valid for all non-Greek citizens. 
  • Tour-guide inside the monasteries.
  • Cost of lunch at the restaurant.
  • Personal expenses.

What do I need to bring

  • Comfortable shoes.
  • Weather-appropriate clothes.
  • Money for personal expenses and entrance fees.

Important information

  • You should be at the departure point 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
  • Wear comfortable shoes to walk around the monasteries of Meteora
  • Please be consistent with the exact appointment times specified by the Ammon Express escort, so that the excursion will remain unforgettable to all participants
  • STARTING POINTS AND DEPARTURE TIME
  • From the White Tower (entrance) at 08:00 am
  • From the hotel Makedonia Palace at 08:05 am
  • From Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (at the statue of Venizelos) at 08:15 am
  • From hotel Capsis at 08:20 am
  • From The Met Hotel at 08:25 am

Cancellation policy

  • Cancellation fee of 0% if cancelled

Categories

  • BUS OR MINIVAN TOUR
  • DAY TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
  • NATURE
  • PILGRIMAGE OR RELIGION
  • SIGHTSEEING
  • SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTION
  • CITY BREAK
  • CITY TOURS

Guided Language

  • English

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