Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki
Overview
The gigantic rocks with the breathtaking volume and height, as they sharply arise in the edge of a big flatland, interrupt the smooth landscape like they were unreal, form part of an impressive geological phenomenon that you can’t miss the chance to observe closely. Moreover, the human intervention in this eerie scenery is astonishing: Monasteries built in the highest point of the rocks, seem to hover between earth and sky, between human and divine element. In 1989, Meteora was added in the list of the World Heritage of UNESCO.
Inclusions
- Transport to and from Meteora
- English speaking excursion attendant
- Basic travel insurance (during transport)
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
We reach Meteora at around 12:30p.m; this fascinating complex of huge steep rocks of pennant, arising close to the first elevations of the longest sierra in Greece, Pindos (the “spine” of Greece). We visit two of the six operating Holy Monasteries depending on the schedule of each one.
During our visits to the monasteries we make a short stop to admire the stunning panoramic view of the Holy Monasteries from up high and capture the mystique of the landscape. The wild unapproachable area with the sandstones of more than 65 millions years old is majestic and at the same time unearthly and divine as until today their origin cannot be explained.
Next, we enjoy our greek traditional lunch break in Kastraki, at Kalampaka area, against the view of the astonishing Meteora.
We depart to Thessaloniki at around 15:30p.m and we have a last stop for 20΄ for coffee and rest. We are back at about 19:00p.m, making the same stops where we started from.
Duration: 5 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Our trip attendant shall wear a clothing with the AMMON Express marking so that he will be recognisable easily.
- You should be at the departure points 10' before the time indicated in the schedule. The bus cannot remain at designated stops, except for boarding.
- The monasteries have strict dress rules prohibiting entry to male visitors wearing shorts and women visitors with sleeveless sweatshirts. Women need a long skirt/ dress to enter the monasteries.
- The approach to the monasteries is achieved through stairs and requires comfortable footwear.
- Please be consistent with the exact appointment times specified by the Ammon Express escort, so that the excursion to Meteora will remain unforgettable to all participants.
- Please bring cαsh with you for entrance fees (€3 per monastery)
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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An excellent trip although a long day trip (3+ hours drive in each direction). The guide was knowledgeable but because she was not a certified guide was not able to come into the nunneries with us. I found that disappointing The lunch stop was a little too long and not as nice as advertised
An excellent trip although a long day trip (3+ hours drive in each direction). The guide was knowledgeable but because she was not a certified guide was not able to come into the nunneries with us. I found that disappointing The lunch stop was a little too long and not as nice as advertisedIt was a wonderful trip. Tour guide was very polite and helpful and the driver as well. The view of the kalampaka city is wonderful from the top. Monastries are worth watching as they are historical and reflexing old Christian culture and heritage. The food was very delicious especially beef on m...
It was a wonderful trip. Tour guide was very polite and helpful and the driver as well. The view of the kalampaka city is wonderful from the top. Monastries are worth watching as they are historical and reflexing old Christian culture and heritage. The food was very delicious especially beef on meteora Panorama restaurant. It's a great opportunity to make new friendships with multicultral people'sOur host Helen was lovely. Very friendly, helpful and informative giving a lot of extra historical and interesting facts during the entire trip.
Our host Helen was lovely. Very friendly, helpful and informative giving a lot of extra historical and interesting facts during the entire trip.This tour was amazing! Our guide was Nefeli, and she gave us so much information during the drive there and then once we arrived at the monasteries. It was so beautiful and they gave plenty of time to explore and get photos. The lunch after was gorgeous too!!!!
This tour was amazing! Our guide was Nefeli, and she gave us so much information during the drive there and then once we arrived at the monasteries. It was so beautiful and they gave plenty of time to explore and get photos. The lunch after was gorgeous too!!!!Great trip. Bus was comfortable and had Wi-Fi which worked most of the time. One stop in each direction was just right. The guide was very good natured. Good choices of monasteries to visit. Excellent lunch spot. I prefer no lunch included because you get better food when it’s not. All in all, hi...
Great trip. Bus was comfortable and had Wi-Fi which worked most of the time. One stop in each direction was just right. The guide was very good natured. Good choices of monasteries to visit. Excellent lunch spot. I prefer no lunch included because you get better food when it’s not. All in all, highly recommended.Totally worth a trip. The tourguide was so sweet and explained many things on the way to Meteora. She definitely did a great job!
Totally worth a trip. The tourguide was so sweet and explained many things on the way to Meteora. She definitely did a great job!