Meteora Monasteries Fully Private Day Tour with Great Lunch-Drinks Included
Overview
We visit the famous Meteora monasteries from Athens. A great long trip and a long day but worth the visit!
Meteora ("suspended in the air") was the hiding spot for the monks from the Romans. We explore two (or 3) amazing monasteries depending on your fitness and timing. We drive around the Meteora maze finding different spots to take photos and enjoy the amazing views.
Then, you head for a great (included) lunch & drinks under the guidance of your tour leader. No fixed menu! Authentic Greek food, location, and people; away from the tourist traps.
On the way back to Athens, we also stop to stretch at the battlefield of Thermopylae and the famous 300 of King Leonidas of Sparta.
A totally private tour! No strangers in the same car, so totally flexible to your needs!
It's a long long day starting from 7:30 am to be back at your hotel around 8:00 pm or even later. Any other way to visit Meteora, such as train or bus will simply mean a lot more traveling time and less amazing Meteora!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Non smoking vehicle and driver
- In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance.
- Great lunch & drinks
- Totally private transportation
- Tickeks to the monasteries; at 3 EUR per monastery per person
- Luggage that is more than a normal back pack; unless pre-arranged differently
- "Touristy" stops at souvenir, etc shops unless you wish differently!
- Gratitudes (optional)
- Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora
- Varlaam Monastery
- Holy Monastery of the Great Meteoron - Transfiguration of the Saviour
- Grand Meteora Monastery
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus port. Possible extra cost for some locations.
What To Expect
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Meteora
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Holy Monastery of the Great Meteoron -Transfiguration of the Saviour
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Varlaam Monastery
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Battlefield of Thermopylae
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Non smoking vehicle and driver.
- In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance.
- Great lunch & drinks.
- Totally private transportation.
- Tickeks to the monasteries; at 3 EUR per monastery per person.
- Luggage that is more than a normal back pack; unless pre-arranged differently.
- "Touristy" stops at souvenir, etc shops unless you wish differently!.
- Gratitudes (optional).
- Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora.
- Varlaam Monastery.
- Holy Monastery of the Great Meteoron - Transfiguration of the Saviour.
- Grand Meteora Monastery.
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional).
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Meteora Monasteries Fully Private Day Tour with Great Lunch-Drinks Included is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Non smoking vehicle and driver
- In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance.
- Great lunch & drinks
- Totally private transportation
- Tickeks to the monasteries; at 3 EUR per monastery per person
- Luggage that is more than a normal back pack; unless pre-arranged differently
- "Touristy" stops at souvenir, etc shops unless you wish differently!
- Gratitudes (optional)
- Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora
- Varlaam Monastery
- Holy Monastery of the Great Meteoron - Transfiguration of the Saviour
- Grand Meteora Monastery
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
