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From Kalabaka/Kastraki: Meteora Monasteries Guided Tour

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From Kalabaka/Kastraki: Meteora Monasteries Guided Tour
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.8  / 5149 reviews
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Explore 3 majestic monasteries on a guided tour of Meteora from Kalabaka or Kastraki. Choose from a group or private tour and immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes and rich history.

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Greek, Russian, Romanian, Italian, French, Spanish
Optional audio guide
French, German, Spanish, English
Pickup included
Pickup Areas: Hotels and Apartments: We offer pickups from all hotels and apartments in Kalampaka town and Kastraki Village. Unlisted Locations: If your hotel or apartment is not listed in our pickup options, please contact us to arrange your pickup details. Pickup Details: Vehicle: We use Mercedes Sprinter mini buses for our pickups. Process Duration: The pickup process might take a few minutes, so please be patient. Customer Instructions: Waiting Location: Please wait in the hotel lobby or at the main entrance of your apartment building. Identification: Look out for our Mercedes Sprinter mini bus. Tour Leader: Our tour leader will have a list with your name to verify your pickup. Communication: Ensure your contact details are up-to-date in case we need to reach you for coordination.
Private group available

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 pickup location options:

    Kalabaka, Kastraki, Trikala

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

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    Hidden gem

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (7 minutes)

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    View point

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    Monastery

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    Monastery

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour, Scenic drive (1 hour)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    View point

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

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    Monastery

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Walk, Self-guided tour, Scenic drive (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    View point

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    Monastery

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Self-guided tour, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    View point

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    View point

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (3 minutes)

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    Monastery

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    View point

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

  • main-stop-icon.svg

    Monastery

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Kastraki, Trikala, Kalabaka

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See all 6 of the Meteora’s main monasteries and visit inside 3 of them
  • Explore Doupiani Chapel and discover the tale of Saint George's Hermit Cave.
  • Benefit from convenient hotel pickup and drop-off with our luxury mini bus
  • Skip the stress of navigating busy, winding roads and searching for parking.
  • Enjoy a free audio smart guide in Spanish, French, and English

Full description

Visit 3 main monasteries of Meteora and discover the natural beauty and the cultural heritage of this area.Choose a small-group tour in English with pick up and drop off from your accommodation. Enjoy a top quality free audio smart guide app available in Spanish, French, German, and English, covering 19 points of interest! Travel back to the dark ages on this morning tour and hear the story of the first hermits and monks who laid the foundations of what later on became the monastic community of Meteora. Learn which monastery was the first to be established and the true motivations behind the monks’ decision to try to climb the steep rocks of Meteora and build the monasteries there. Learn everything, see everything, then take some incredible photos from the best spots for amazing views.

Includes

  • Local English-speaking tour guide
  • Audio guide app in French, Spanish, and German (covers 19 points of interest)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
  • Wi-Fi on the bus
  • Photo stops
  • Bottle of water
  • Free audio smart guide app in Spanish, French, German, and English
  • Monastery entry fees (3 EUR per person at each monastery)
  • Guide inside the monasteries
  • Food and additional drinks

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • Babies under 1 year
  • People over 300 lbs (136 kg)
  • People over 95 years
  • People with mobility impairments

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash
  • Scarf
  • Binoculars
  • Face mask or protective covering

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Short skirts
  • Drones
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Food in the vehicle
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Firework
  • Explosive substances
  • Making noise

Know before you go

  • Appropriate clothing is required to enter the monasteries. Ladies must wear skirts by the knee or longer; no pants, shorts, or sleeveless shirts. Men are prohibited from wearing sleeveless clothing and shorts above the knee.
  • While a guide is not included inside the monasteries, you can use the multilingual audio guide app
  • Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 149 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Ardeena – Australia28 September 2024  – Verified booking
Excellent! Guide Toulis was engaging, informative and funny. Our driver was a pro 😎 Mini-bus was in excellent condition, and the cool water was appreciated. We made some fantastic photo stops (not where all other tourists were either…!). Being picked up from my accommodation - I was a bit out of the centre- was helpful, and the customer service staff were good communicators. Highly recommend!
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Rebecca – United Kingdom5 September 2024  – Verified booking
was such an incredible experience, we had kate as a guide who was fantastic and informative, answering any questions we had. she was absolutely brilliant and made it a wonderful experience! it was such a unique tour, we had been on one the previous day and it was completely different, and perfectly covered everything! would do it again and have already recommended to our friends
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Trudi – Australia2 September 2024  – Verified booking
I’ve been to many countries around the world and have been on dozens of tours. Today’s tour was definitely one of the best I’ve ever been on! Tour guide was funny, driver was friendly, and the vibe was awesome. Thank you for a beautiful memory that I’ll cherish forever!
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Product ID: 37006

Activity provider:Visit Meteora

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