Meteora Monasteries Private Full-Day Trip from Athens with Thermopylae Stop
by CRISPY LOCAL MONOPROSOΡΙ Ι.Κ.Ε.
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The day begins with a private transfer by executive car or minivan from Athens to Meteora. Upon arrival, the tour includes a visit to three of the most accessible monasteries perched on towering sandstone pillars. These monasteries date back to the 14th century and were built by Christian Orthodox monks on cliffs rising up to 300 meters. Along the way, travelers pass natural caves where the earliest hermits once lived. Visitors should dress modestly; women are advised to wear long skirts and long sleeves, but skirts are provided if needed. After touring the monasteries, the group moves to the nearby village of Kastraki for a lunch featuring traditional Greek dishes and mezedes. Following lunch, the journey continues with a stop at Thermopylae on the return trip to Athens. Here, guests can view the battlefield where 300 Spartans held off the Persian army for two days, see the statue of King Leonidas, and watch a short video presenting the historical events. The entire trip lasts approximately 11 to 14 hours. Included are private transportation with pickup and drop-off, a Greek culinary gift, bottled water, snacks, and in-vehicle air conditioning. A professional driver with historical knowledge handles the transport, though no licensed guide accompanies visitors inside the sites. Entrance fees, gratuities, meals, and a tour guide inside the monasteries are not included but can be arranged separately.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Meteora
Visitors tour three of the most accessible monasteries in Meteora, built on sandstone cliffs rising as high as 300 meters. These monasteries were established by Christian Orthodox monks in the 14th century. The area also includes natural caves where the first hermits lived. Modest dress is required; women should wear long skirts and sleeves or use skirts provided at entry. After the monasteries, travelers go to Kastraki village for a lunch of traditional Greek dishes and mezedes.
60 min
Meteora
The monasteries are built on rocky megaliths in the Thessaly Valley, some perched on sandstone formations as high as 300 meters. Hermits first arrived here by the 11th century to live in seclusion. Christian Orthodox monks began constructing 24 monasteries in the 14th century on cliffs and nearly vertical precipices. The monasteries appear to rise toward the sky, reflecting the monks’ pursuit of holiness. Visitors should dress modestly; women are advised to wear long skirts and sleeves, or will be provided a skirt if needed.
180 min
Campo della battaglia delle Termopili
On the return to Athens, the tour stops at Thermopylae battlefield, site of the famous stand by 300 Spartans against the Persian army. Visitors see the battlefield area, the statue of King Leonidas, and watch a short video explaining the battle where the Spartans held the Persians for two days.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Meteora Monasteries Private Full-Day Trip from Athens with Thermopylae Stop
by CRISPY LOCAL MONOPROSOΡΙ Ι.Κ.Ε.
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€580Overview
The day begins with a private transfer by executive car or minivan from Athens to Meteora. Upon arrival, the tour includes a visit to three of the most accessible monasteries perched on towering sandstone pillars. These monasteries date back to the 14th century and were built by Christian Orthodox monks on cliffs rising up to 300 meters. Along the way, travelers pass natural caves where the earliest hermits once lived. Visitors should dress modestly; women are advised to wear long skirts and long sleeves, but skirts are provided if needed. After touring the monasteries, the group moves to the nearby village of Kastraki for a lunch featuring traditional Greek dishes and mezedes. Following lunch, the journey continues with a stop at Thermopylae on the return trip to Athens. Here, guests can view the battlefield where 300 Spartans held off the Persian army for two days, see the statue of King Leonidas, and watch a short video presenting the historical events. The entire trip lasts approximately 11 to 14 hours. Included are private transportation with pickup and drop-off, a Greek culinary gift, bottled water, snacks, and in-vehicle air conditioning. A professional driver with historical knowledge handles the transport, though no licensed guide accompanies visitors inside the sites. Entrance fees, gratuities, meals, and a tour guide inside the monasteries are not included but can be arranged separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meteora
Visitors tour three of the most accessible monasteries in Meteora, built on sandstone cliffs rising as high as 300 meters. These monasteries were established by Christian Orthodox monks in the 14th century. The area also includes natural caves where the first hermits lived. Modest dress is required; women should wear long skirts and sleeves or use skirts provided at entry. After the monasteries, travelers go to Kastraki village for a lunch of traditional Greek dishes and mezedes.
60 min
Meteora
The monasteries are built on rocky megaliths in the Thessaly Valley, some perched on sandstone formations as high as 300 meters. Hermits first arrived here by the 11th century to live in seclusion. Christian Orthodox monks began constructing 24 monasteries in the 14th century on cliffs and nearly vertical precipices. The monasteries appear to rise toward the sky, reflecting the monks’ pursuit of holiness. Visitors should dress modestly; women are advised to wear long skirts and sleeves, or will be provided a skirt if needed.
180 min
Campo della battaglia delle Termopili
On the return to Athens, the tour stops at Thermopylae battlefield, site of the famous stand by 300 Spartans against the Persian army. Visitors see the battlefield area, the statue of King Leonidas, and watch a short video explaining the battle where the Spartans held the Persians for two days.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.