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Meteora Tour: Meteora Full-Day Private Tour & Free Audio Tour

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12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This is a private Tour, only your group can participate.

Experience the ultimate luxury and comfort as you embark on our private tour to Meteora of this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, in our state-of-the-art fleet of Mercedes Benz vehicles. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a smooth ride while taking in the scenic landscapes.

To enhance your journey, we offer a complimentary audio tour, providing you with fascinating insights about the history, architecture, and spiritual significance of the monasteries and the surrounding area. Immerse yourself in the stories and legends as you explore at your own pace, ensuring a truly immersive and informative experience.

With our top-of-the-line Mercedes Benz fleet and the added value of a complimentary audio tour, our private tour to Meteora offers an unrivaled blend of comfort, convenience, and cultural enrichment. Book now and indulge in a remarkable journey that combines luxury, knowledge, and the awe-inspiring beauty of Meteora.

What's Included

  • Bottled water Bottle Water & Snack
  • Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
  • Stop in specific spots with panoramic view for photo shooting
  • Lunch Meals or drinks
  • Professional state-licensed
  • Entrance fees(5 euros per person at each monastery)
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Meeting and Pickup

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• This is a private tour exclusively for your group. Please note, for pick-up locations beyond 10 km from Athens city center, an additional charge will apply, subject to availability and upon request.• For day tours, we recommend an early morning start between 7:30 am and 8:30 am• The pick-up time is flexible and can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Your dedicated driver will pick you up and drop you off at the same location or any other preferred point.• For hotel pick-ups, your driver will meet you in the lobby. If you are staying in an apartment, they will wait for you at the building's entrance.• If your pick-up is at the airport, an additional fee applies (upon request). Your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a sign displaying your name. We monitor your flight to ensure timely pick-up.• For port pick-ups, your driver will be waiting at the port gate as you disembark, holding a sign with your name to ensure a smooth meet-up. Your comfort and convenience are our priority for a stress-free start to your private tour.• The following dates will have surcharges applied:- January 6, 2025 - March 3, 2025 - April 18, 2025 (services available after 12:00 PM) - April 21, 2025 - June 9, 2025 - October 28, 2025

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Athens

Begin your private tour with an early morning departure from Athens, as your skilled driver escorts you on a captivating four-hour journey to the enchanting landscape of Meteora, where awe-inspiring monasteries perched atop towering rock formations await your exploration.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Battlefield of Thermopylae

The Battlefield of Thermopylae, nestled between mountains and the sea, witnessed the legendary bravery of the Greek defenders as they held their ground against overwhelming Persian forces, making it a hallowed ground of valor and sacrifice. Join this private tour to explore the historic pass where King Leonidas and his warriors fought gallantly, leaving an indelible mark on history.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas

St. Nicholas of Anapafsas’ monastery is located near the village Kastraki. It is the first monastery that one can see climbing from the village to the Holy Meteora.Its name is probably due to some old founder, who should be dated to the 14th century along with the beginnings of monastic life on this rock. It might have also been named like this, because it offers spiritual rest. «Anapafsi» is the greek word for rest.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara

In the center of the complex of the Holy Meteora there is the women’s monastery Rousanou, which covers the whole width of a small, steep cliff. Founded onto the ruins of older facilities (1529) by the brother monks and Saints Ioasaph and Maximus, who came from Ioannina.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Varlaam Monastery

According to tradition, Varlaam’s monastery was inhabited by the hermit Varlaam in the 14th century. It was founded in 1518, when the brothers Theophanous and Nectarios, known as Apsarades, coming from Ioannina, settled there.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Great Meteoron Monastery

The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron is considered to have been the beginning of organized monasticism on Meteora. The monastery of the Transfiguration of the Christ has come to be called “Great Meteoron”, not only because of the size of its buildings, but also because of its spiritual reputation and its primacy it held among the other monasteries on Meteora in the mid-16th century. Great Meteoron is currently the largest of the existing monasteries on Meteora.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora

It is the most inaccessible of all the monasteries in Meteora. The Holy Trinity monastery is considered by experts as the third oldest monastery in Meteora.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Holy Monastery of Saint Stephan

The monastery during its long historic route got relief and protection from the aristocratic houses of the Byzantine Empire and the rulers of the Danubian countries. The Monastery is the most easily accessible of the entire monastic complex of the Holy Meteora. The visitor entering the courtyard of the monastery faces the entrance of the new Athonite style Catholicon, which is dedicated to Saint Charalampus.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas at Meteora

The monastery is located in a beautiful area known as «Badova», southeast of Kastraki village. It stretches between two large rock formations called «Pyxari» and «Amparia» and few other smaller rocks. The small abandoned monastery is dedicated to Agios Nikolaos (St. Nicholas). The hermitage was built inside a cave that was formerly used by hermits and ascetics.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Meteora

With ample time to immerse yourself in the wonders of Meteora, relish the opportunity to savor a delightful meal at a local tavern, accompanied by your loved ones, while reveling in the picturesque charm of the village of Kastraki.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Athens

As the sun begins to set, it's time to bid farewell to the captivating landscapes of Meteora, as we embark on our return journey to Athens, ensuring a tranquil late afternoon departure filled with cherished memories and a sense of fulfillment.
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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This is a private tour, only your group will participate

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Meteora Tour: Meteora Full-Day Private Tour & Free Audio Tour?

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

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  • Bottled waterBottle Water & Snack
  • Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
  • Stop in specific spots with panoramic view for photo shooting
  • Private Transportation by Mercedes Benz or Tesla
  • Air Conditioned Vehicle with WIFI on Board
  • Greek Welcome Gift
  • Free audio guiding using your smartphone or tablet
  • LunchMeals or drinks
  • Professional state-licensed
  • Entrance fees(5 euros per person at each monastery)
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This is a private tour, only your group will participate

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