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Discover the breathtaking region of Meteora on a full-day trip from Athens, including round-trip transportation, an expert local guide, and the option to add a traditional Greek lunch.
Discover one of Greece's most spectacular landscapes on this full-day excursion from Athens to Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel comfortably aboard an air-conditioned coach while enjoying the scenery of central Greece before arriving in Kalambaka, the gateway to this extraordinary complex of monasteries perched atop towering rock formations.
Upon arrival, an expert local guide will lead you on a comprehensive panoramic tour of Meteora. Learn about the history, geology and monastic traditions that have made this site one of Greece's most iconic destinations. Admire all six monasteries from scenic viewpoints and visit the interior of three of the most famous, where you can appreciate their remarkable architecture, religious treasures and peaceful atmosphere.
The tour includes several stops at panoramic viewpoints for unforgettable photographs, as well as a visit to the impressive Hermit Caves of Badovas, one of Meteora's hidden gems. You will also have free time for lunch, with the option to add a traditional Greek meal when making your reservation.
To enhance your experience, you can use a complimentary Smart Audio Guide available in multiple languages, providing additional information while visiting the monasteries and other points of interest.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the departure time
● The tour includes several stops along the journey between Athens and Meteora
● There is no need to print your voucher; simply present it on your mobile phone
● To use the smart audio guide, you will need a mobile phone with an internet connection and your own headphones
● If you select the lunch option and have any dietary restrictions or special dietary requirements, you may indicate them in the "Comments" section during the next step of the booking process. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available
● Infants aged 0 to 2 must also pay for the optional lunch if this option is selected
● The tour operates as a monolingual departure in the booked language (Spanish or English) and is not bilingual
● To enter the monasteries, the dress code must be respected. Women must wear skirts below the knee and trousers, shorts and sleeveless tops are not permitted. Men are not allowed to wear shorts above the knee or sleeveless shirts
● Monastery entrance fees must be paid directly on site and in cash only. The approximate cost is €5 per monastery
● The activity may be affected by circumstances beyond the supplier's control
● The supplier is not responsible for any personal injury or for the loss of or damage to personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Round-trip transportation from Athens by air-conditioned coach
✔ Professional local guide in the selected language
✔ Guided panoramic tour of Meteora
✔ Panoramic visit to the six monasteries of Meteora
✔ Visit inside three of the most popular monasteries (admission is paid on site and costs €5 per monastery, cash only)
✔ Visit to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
✔ Photo stops at panoramic viewpoints
✔ Free WiFi and USB charging ports on board the coach
✔ Complimentary Smart Audio Guide available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese
✔ Lunch at a local restaurant (only if the corresponding option is selected)
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Monastery entrance fees (€5 per monastery, cash payment only)
✖ Licensed official guide inside the monasteries
✖ Lunch, unless the corresponding option is selected
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start of the activity and no-shows are non-refundable.
Meeting point
Athens Train Station (Larissis Station)
Across the street, opposite the station, on Theodore Diligianni Street.
The bus will display a METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER sign in the front window and on the side of the vehicle.