"Byzantine Walks" Meteora Monasteries

Meteora, a monument characterized as one of the “Treasures of the World” by UNESCO and enlisted in its World Heritage List, is a
must while your visit in Greece. Do not miss this top pick tour to a breathtaking ongoing geological phenomenon which one should
see for himself to believe !
It all started approx. 60 million years ago and since approx. 12th century AD the rocks have been exploited by the monks of Holy
Mount Athos and built monasteries on top of each rock pillar. Each of the monasteries owns a vast richness of frescoes and icons
and is admirable for its history and architecture, museums that contain a wide array of relics and ecclesiastical treasures. Our guide
will guide you through two of the most important and most well preserved of the total six monasteries of the complex.
After a lunch break in the beautiful village of Kalambaka located at the foothills of the rock formations, we return back to the
meeting points of our excursion.
Did you know that Meteora was used as filming location in the 1981 James Bond movie For Your Eyes Only ?
Tip: Do not forget to ask your guide about the most ideal photo spot and about gastronomic recommendations in Kalambaka !

Tour Highlights
•Admire the unique geological formation wonder which is Unesco-Listed!
•Visit the 2 most important and well preserved monasteries and learn about the history of the first monks inhabited them
•Visit the traditional village of Kalampaka for lunch

Itinerary
05:00-07:30 Pick up of guests from meeting points
07:40 Departure to Kalampaka, visit of Meteora Monasteries
11:00-13:30 Arrival to Meteora, visit of two monasteries
13:30-15:00 Lunch break in Kalampaka Traditional Village
15:30 Departure to Thessaloniki
18:30 Arrival at Thessaloniki. End of Services

Inclusions
*Guided Tour throughout the day and visit 2 of the Meteora Monasteries
*Services of a Professional Licenced English speaking guide by default, Italian, Spanish, German, Frenchlanguages are available on some dates.
*Transportation Services by A/C Luxury Buses
*Liability Insurance valid during tranportation

Exclusions

*Entrance fees 3 euro per person per Monastery at Meteora
*Gratuities
*Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions Section and Client's Personal expenses
*Lunch

Important Notes & Info

*Suitable for all age categories
*Limited Stroller Access
*The Use of Comfortable footwear is advised NOT accessible by Wheelchair

*PICKUP TIMES FROM HALKIDIKI ARE DIFFERENT THAN FROM THESSALONIKI, CONTACT US FOR FURTHER DETAILS
**Appropriate Clothing required** long Skirt for women, covered shoulders and torso for men

Activity info