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Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch

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Athens, Greece
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13 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian
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Overview

Visit the world-famous Meteora and walk inside old Christian Monasteries
Learn the natural history about the marvelous millions-year-old rock formations
Awe at the breathtaking views and snap unforgettable photos of the landscape
Listen to the fascnitating history in 6 languages with our multilingual Audioguide
Enjoy hassle-free morning transfer from 4 meeting points to the Bus station

Highlights:

-See all 6 monasteries at the Meteora
-Climb the extraordinary rock formations
-Enjoy free lunch
-Enter the 2 of the monasteries to get a glimpse of life inside(entry fees not included 5 euro per monastery)
-Take photos of the breathtaking landscape
-Get picked up from 4 central meeting points
-Enjoy Audio guide in 6 languages

What's Included

  • Lunch if option selected
  • Round-trip Luxury coach tickets
  • Pick up from 4 central meeting points
  • Drinks
  • Meteora Monastery -cash only- (5€ per monastery)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Kindly wait at the sign of the Sights of Athens Blue Hop on Hop off bus stop a bus from our company will pick you up

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Athens

After being picked up from your meeting point we travel Meteora by bus in a small groupDuring the 4 hours journey take in the stunning countryside as you travel and snap some photos.Arrive in the traditional town of Kalabaka by noon, perfect time for a traditional lunch (if option selected) to fill you up with energy ( Vegan and vegetarian options available)
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Meteora

Visit the Hermit Caves known by the locals as the caves of Badovas. The hermit caves of Badovas are very close to Kastraki village. Between the village and the town of Kalabaka Badovas is the name of the nearby restored but abandoned Monastery dedicated to Saint Nicolas of Badovas.The caves where Hermit monks use to live an extraordinary life back in 14th century are situated between Kalbaka town and Kastraki Village. The area is surrounded by immerse rock pillars called Pyxari and Amparia and few other smaller rocks.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Meteora

Meet our local guide and Reach the Meteora rocks, where an unforgettable experience awaits you. Comprising of sandstone and conglomerate, the caves at Meteora are thought to have been inhabited as early as 50,000 years ago.Listen about the history and the importance of the area by our local guide and buy our multilingual audioguide and enter 3 active monasteries to have a glipse of the monks life . (entrance not included 3 euros)In the 9th century, monks began inhabiting them again and in the 14th century, the first monasteries were built. Nowadays, Meteora is home to one of the most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. See all six of these monasteries built on large naturally-formed pillars as you explore and take pictures of a lifetime.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Kalabaka

After a full day of exploration get transfered back to Athens to your preffered drop off point.( 4 stops)
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Lunchif option selected
  • Round-trip Luxury coach tickets
  • Pick up from 4 central meeting points
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Audio Guide in Languages ( English, Spanish,French,German,Portuguese,Russian, italian, chinese)
  • English speaking local expert guide
  • Drinks
  • Meteora Monastery -cash only- (5€ per monastery)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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