About this experience
We visit the famous Meteora monasteries from Athens on a PRIVATE trip. A long day but worth the visit to the monasteries of Meteora that defy logic and inspire awe. Meteora: Suspended in the air!
Highlights
- Unique food experience. Eat with the locals and with your own personal guide.
- A really private tour that will exceed your expectations. (NOT semi private)
- Explore Meteora in a completely non touristic way!
- Personalised experience with our very knowledgeable tour leaders.
- We treat our guests like family & it shows in our excellent T.A. reviews
What's included
- A real private tour
- Not a "small group tour" often baptized "private".
- Authentic lunch, drink coffee, and dessert in a convenient location with local people
- We avoid touristy locations for a more “real Greece” experience
- No fixed menus.
- Hotel or cruise ship or Airbnb pickup and drop-off.
- Brand new (2020-23) non-smoking vehicles & tour leaders.
- We do not compromise the quality of the tour whatsoever.
- In-car bottled water & Information booklet with all the tour details.
- Each person is allowed one small carry-on bag.
- Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged.
- Our tour leaders' background is in archaeology, history, and hospitality
- They also have a very good knowledge of the destinations you visit & overnight and also the local people
- This will allow you to blend in with the local communities and feel very relaxed.
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Why this tour?
It is private and authentic. You will save time (no train, no taxis to/from the train station) and experience the most amazing location in Northern Greece in a non-touristy way. It’s a great personalised experience just for you! The destination is “touristy” but you will still experience “real Greece” if you follow in the footsteps of your tour leader.
A long day and trip but worth the trouble and cost. A more expensive (private) way to visit Meteora but the alternatives of a tour bus or the train will probably disappoint you and leave you exhausted!
Begin the drive towards the north, where you will arrive at Kalabaka town and Meteora in around 3.5 hours without any unnecessary stops.
The best part of this private tour is the multiple stops we make for you to see and take pictures of the Monasteries from different angles and distances. This makes all the difference and you be left with some great images but also photographs!
Visit two (maybe three) of the incredible monasteries depending on your energy, and your pace. After you explore 2-3 of them, you will discover that the magic of Meteora is the views "of" Meteora rather than the monasteries themselves from "within".
Originally occupied by 11th-century hermits, the monasteries later became hiding places for monks when the Roman Empire started to fall. The two monasteries you may visit are subject to change depending on the day of the visit since most have different opening days. Typically, the monasteries to be visited include the Grand Meteora Monastery and Moni Agiou Stefanou or Moni Varlaam.
On the way back to Athens we have included two main stops/steps to make traveling more enjoyable.
- The first step is to enjoy the great included lunch with drinks under the guidance of your tour leader. Authentic Greek food avoiding the typical tourist traps of Kalabaka town next to Meteora.
- On the way back, we'll also stop to stretch at the Thermopylae battlefield of the famous “300” of King Leonidas of Sparta. The location of the historical battle between the Spartans (300) and the Persians.
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Things to note
- Passport or ID card, copy accepted
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
Reading online our travel agency's Reviews will give you a very good idea of what you should expect and also help you understand what we truly have to offer.
This tour is 100% private and very flexible in order to accommodate your needs.
Friendly, punctual, professional, knowledgeable, attentive, treat you like family, off the beaten path, and blend in with the local communities, are some of the quotes made by our guests in their Reviews about our tour leaders and tours.
After your booking, expect full communication at all times with all details, questions answered, pick-up location/time, etc.