Overview
About this experience
Meteora full-day trip from Thessaloniki
Enjoy an unforgettable experience visiting the Meteora monasteries from Thessaloniki! Meteora is a geological miracle and its hilltop cloisters are among the most important complexes in Eastern Orthodoxy as well as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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<br />Depart early in the morning from Thessaloniki and travel through a landscape of green valleys dotted with dramatic grey cliffs to reach Meteora. Once at the beautiful town of Kalambaka, you will visit the famous Meteora, geological formations unique in their kind, on which the monasteries are perched; they were built in the 14th century and they are rich in precious testimonies of Byzantine art. Visit two of these fabulous monasteries with your expert guide to find out more about their history and the treasures they keep; each monastery owns a vast richness of frescoes and icons. Afterward, you will make your lunch break in Kalambaka town where you will also have the chance to explore the region’s modern-day culture.
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The best bits
Experience highlights
<ul><li>Transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus
</li><li>Professional and licensed guide
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Included
What’s part of your booking
- <ul><li>Entrance fees to the monastery (€3.00)
</li><li>Lunch</li></ul>
Plan ahead
Good to know
Receive a 100 % refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Appropriate clothing is required to enter the monastery. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts
Traveller reviews
4.3 out of 5
Based on 20 reviews
Wonderful adventure
Absolutely fantastic! The tour guide was amazing and really brought the history of Athens to life. Great value for money and we saw so much during the Meteora full-day trip from Thessaloniki. Thank you for a memorable day!
Highlight of our trip
Absolutely fantastic! The tour guide was amazing and really brought the history of Athens to life. Great value for money and we saw so much during the Meteora full-day trip from Thessaloniki. Thank you for a memorable day!
Exceeded expectations
An unforgettable experience! Everything on Meteora full-day trip from Thessaloniki was top-notch from the booking process to the tour itself. The attention to detail in Athens was impressive. Five stars!
Highly recommended
Superb! This Meteora full-day trip from Thessaloniki was worth every penny. The team did a fantastic job explaining the local culture of Athens and making everyone feel at home. Excellent service!
Exceeded expectations
This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide for the Meteora full-day trip from Thessaloniki was knowledgeable and friendly. The sights in Athens were breathtaking and the entire tour was well-organized. I would definitely do this again!
Memorable and fun
Really enjoyed the Meteora full-day trip from Thessaloniki. It was well organized, informative and the guide in Athens was excellent. We learned so much and had a great time. Would recommend to friends and family.
