Meteora Experience: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki
Why we love it?
The Meteora Experience: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki offers an immersive exploration of one of Greece's most iconic landscapes, featuring the breathtaking monasteries perched atop towering rock formations. Spanning 11 hours, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience, as it includes a private English-speaking driver and air-conditioned transportation. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the Holy Monastery of Roussanou, among other stunning sites, while enjoying the convenience of bottled water throughout the journey. This tour stands out for its combination of natural beauty, rich history, and the flexibility of a private itinerary, making it suitable for both solo travelers and groups looking to delve into the cultural heritage of the region.
Inclusions
- Private English Speaking Driver
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Official licensed Guide
- Lunch and Refreshments
- Great Meteoron Monastery
- Agios Stefanos
- Varlaam Monastery
Itinerary
Step 1
Great Meteoron or Megalo Meteoron is the biggest and oldest monastery of all in Meteora.
The monastery offers amazing views to the surrounding landscape. During your visit you have the chance to visit the museum of the monastery, where historical codices and religious icons of high value are on display.
Moreover, take time to gaze at the artistic details of some of the best samples of post-Byzantine art of Greece, found inside the main church of the monastery.
Step 2
The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery of Meteora. Located very close to Great Meteoro Monastery, it was founded in the mid 14th century by a monk named Varlaam.
The chapel was finally decorated in 1548. The beautiful frescos in the monastery’s chapel of All Saints belong to the famous hagiographer of the 16th century Franco Catalano. The monastery has preserved the tower with the old pully system where you can see the net, used by the first monks to bring up people and provisions.
The visitors can also see a very large 16th-century oak barrel used for water storage over the previous centuries. The monastery of Varlaam has opened recently a brand new museum, where visitors can admire the excellence of religious painted icons – mostly contemporary to the Renaissance period – and precious holy vestments of the priests from the Byzantine period.
The Holy Monastery of Roussanou
located at Meteora was first established in the 14th century. It received the name probably from the first hermit-monk who settled on the rock during that period.
Visit Roussanou for a different view of the surrounding cliffs and the adjacent Meteora Monasteries. Follow the pathway from this monastery to the upper main road and discover an off-the-road panoramic view point spot that allows you to walk on bear rocks!
Don’t miss out on this photo opportunity!
Step 4
Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, near the city of Kalampaka, before heading back to Thessaloniki.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Travelers need to dress appropriately
- Visiting time of each monastery may vary according the season
- Travel time included at the duration of the trip
- We pick-up guests from all hotels and Airbnbs in Thessaloniki. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location withing short walking distance. Cruise ship travelers: Meeting point is the exit of the cruise port terminal. Your guide will hold a name board with travelers name on.
Know Before You Go
- Animals or pets allowed
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
