Meteora Monasteries Private Full Day Trip From Athens Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy a private trip by executive car or minivan to Meteora, the UNESCO world heritage listed monasteries. Meteora means "middle of the sky", and with their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. Pass by naturally formed caves where the first hermits lived and gaze the breathtaking views. After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village. On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. Take photos of the statue of Leonidas and watch a small video of what exactly happened there.

Pickup Information

-We pickup from all accommodations in Athens. For the area of airport pickup/drop off there is extra charge, please contact us. -Recommended outfit for women is long skirt or long dress. If you do not have, they will give you there a scarf to put on your waist, ( 3€ charge ) or if you have one you can do the same. For men is advisable to wear long pants. Also the monasteries do not accept cards so please have cash with you. It is 5€ per person per monastery.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Breathtakingly surreal and serenely spiritual, the Metéora monasteries spring forth from a dreamy landscape of rocky megaliths in the plains of the Thessaly Valley. The first hermits came to this far-removed corner of Greece at least as early as the 11th century to withdraw from the world and contemplate divinity. Christian Orthodox monks began building monasteries here in the 14th century. Originally 24 monasteries stood at this astonishing location, built onto the edges of vertiginous cliffs or perched on sheer sandstone formations as high as 300 meters. With their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. Please be modestly dressed. Women are suggested to wear long skirts & long sleeves. If you do not have, you will be given a skirt in your way in.
Duration: 180 mins
3. On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)

Greek Culinary Gift

Private Transportation, pickup/drop off

Bottled Water - Snack

Exclusion

Gratuities

Tour Guide inside Monasteries ( upon request with extra charge)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by CRISPY LOCAL MONOPROSOΡΙ Ι.Κ.Ε.

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