Meteora, Monasteries And Battle of Thermopylae Private Tour From Athens
Overview
Meteora hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. The six (of an original twenty four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. It is located near the town of Kalambaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains.
Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Thermopylae is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs.The Hot Gates is "the place of hot springs" and in Greek mythology it is the cavernous entrances to Hades
A main highway now splits the pass, with a modern-day monument to King Leonidas I of Sparta on the east side of the highway
Please note that its 4 hours to arrive to Meteora from Athens
And 4 Hours Driving Back
on the way back we will make 30 minutes stop to Thermopylae.
Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Thermopylae is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs.The Hot Gates is "the place of hot springs" and in Greek mythology it is the cavernous entrances to Hades
A main highway now splits the pass, with a modern-day monument to King Leonidas I of Sparta on the east side of the highway
Please note that its 4 hours to arrive to Meteora from Athens
And 4 Hours Driving Back
on the way back we will make 30 minutes stop to Thermopylae.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Mobile Chargers
- English Speaking Driver / History Knowledge
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Meteora.
An amazing place from another world.
The tour provides to drive on the rocks where the view is Spectacular.
We are going to visit the monasteries and the way of living there.
A fantastic trip that worth and you cannot skip.
After the tour you can have lunch in the local taverns (Restaurants) at the bottom of the rocks.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Battlefield of Thermopylae, Thermopylae Greece
The place that the battle of Thermopylae take part
The Statue Of Leonidas
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Meteora.
An amazing place from another world.
The tour provides to drive on the rocks where the view is Spectacular.
We are going to visit the monasteries and the way of living there.
A fantastic trip that worth and you cannot skip.
After the tour you can have lunch in the local taverns (Restaurants) at the bottom of the rocks.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Battlefield of Thermopylae, Thermopylae Greece
The place that the battle of Thermopylae take part
The Statue Of Leonidas
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- All of our vehicles are sanitized after every service. We provide face masks for all the passengers if they like to wear. We provide Hand Sanitizer. (Free of Charge)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.