Meteora Monasteries Day Trip from Thessaloniki
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Meteora
- Explore ancient monasteries perched atop rock formations
- Enjoy panoramic views of Thessaly Plain
- Learn about the history and culture of the area
- Capture stunning photographs of unique landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Thessaloniki
- Guided tour of Meteora Monasteries
- Free time to explore the area
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
You will depart at 7:30am in the morning for Kalambaka and head to the Meteora Monasteries in a luxury bus. Upon arrival at Kalambaka City, you will visit the famous Meteora geological formations, unique in their kind and on which the Monasteries are perched. Built in the 14th century, they are the precious testimonies of Byzantine art. You will visit two of these fabulous monasteries, built high upon the steep rocks. Each monastery owns a vast richness of frescoes and icons. Metéora is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most famous attractions in Greece. Afterwards, you will have a lunch break in Kalambaka. At the end of the day, you will return to Thessaloniki.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour schedule and availability in advance
- Be aware of any specific dress codes for visiting religious sites
- Consider purchasing travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the monasteries
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Appropriate clothing is required to enter the monasteries. Ladies must not wear short skirts/shorts and must have their arms covered by long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.
Traveler reviews
The beautiful place, the...
The beautiful site, the guide has explained us in detail and has been charming throughout. The very nice driver
A hot and cold experience.
The tour really was amazing. It was my 3rd trip to see Meteora. This tour included a guide that went into the monasteries with us. Some other tour companies don’t do this. Our guide, Eleni, provided a great narrative of the history of the monasteries. My only complain is that the bus driver, Dimitri, was not interested in managing the temperature on the bus… it was so cold…everyone was freezing. I had to ask several times and he just turned on the heat to the point that hot air blowing on us.
Gorgeous views, interesting history, loooong drive
You get to see a number of monasteries in a gorgeous setting. Expect a very touristic place (that is, crowded). Two monasteries are visited, followed by a lunch at a Greek place. The tour guide was good with a lot of knowledge, speaking 4 languages. You should have at least some interest in history and Greek Orthodox churches, some other participants were clearly on the wrong tour. The ride out there is a bit of a drag, 3 h one way plus pit stop. The restaurant was the low point. If you get to go to the same place, a town square, a key insight is that the outdoor setting is shared between two restaurants, a larger better one and a smaller family-style one. You want to be served by the larger, better restaurant (which the tour guide did not explain to us, but she sat inside the nicer restaurant). All in all a very nice and scenic memory, the drag is the drive out there, being on the coach for some 7 h in total.
Monastero is Marvelous!
The guide and driver were informative, thoughtful and accomodating. It was a tour that met and even surpassed my expectations.
Great 👍
Excellent trip.. Very friendly staff: Dimitris and Maria . Maria is a super knowledgeable person with great English language..