Thessaloniki to Meteora – Private Day Trip
Overview
Pillars of rock, sculpted by prehistoric rivers and crowned by otherworldly monasteries, monuments to the power of faith.
Meteora means “suspended in space”. Your first, second and third sight of these impossibly tall, vertical rocks will have you gasping in disbelief. But it’s not just the incredible geology that stretches your imagination. It’s the monasteries balanced on these pinnacles. How did they get there? The monks who built them were the original rock climbers, lifting the materials up with pulleys, nets and their bare hands.
Today, fans of the sport come to Meteora from the world over, to pit themselves against these gigantic rocks. Unesco has declared Meteora a World Heritage Site. The Greek state calls it a sacred spot, inviolate and immutable. You’ll no doubt come up with other adjectives to describe Meteora, this wonder of the world.
Meteora means “suspended in space”. Your first, second and third sight of these impossibly tall, vertical rocks will have you gasping in disbelief. But it’s not just the incredible geology that stretches your imagination. It’s the monasteries balanced on these pinnacles. How did they get there? The monks who built them were the original rock climbers, lifting the materials up with pulleys, nets and their bare hands.
Today, fans of the sport come to Meteora from the world over, to pit themselves against these gigantic rocks. Unesco has declared Meteora a World Heritage Site. The Greek state calls it a sacred spot, inviolate and immutable. You’ll no doubt come up with other adjectives to describe Meteora, this wonder of the world.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Enter inside three monasteries (usually Great Meteoron, Varlaam and Roussanou)
- Visit Trikala City (optionally)
- Wifi on board (free)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Pillars of rock, sculpted by prehistoric rivers and crowned by otherworldly monasteries, monuments to the power of faith.
Meteora means “suspended in space”. Your first, second and third sight of these impossibly tall, vertical rocks will have you gasping in disbelief. But it’s not just the incredible geology that stretches your imagination. It’s the monasteries balanced on these pinnacles. How did they get there? The monks who built them were the original rock climbers, lifting the materials up with pulleys, nets and their bare hands.
Today, fans of the sport come to Meteora from the world over, to pit themselves against these gigantic rocks. Unesco has declared Meteora a World Heritage Site. The Greek state calls it a sacred spot, inviolate and immutable. You’ll no doubt come up with other adjectives to describe Meteora, this wonder of the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Trikala, Trikala, Trikala Region, Thessaly
An ideal all year round destination, Trikala guarantees a medley of authentic experiences. European spirit in the heart of the Greek countryside- to satisfy even the most “restless” of travellers.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Pillars of rock, sculpted by prehistoric rivers and crowned by otherworldly monasteries, monuments to the power of faith.
Meteora means “suspended in space”. Your first, second and third sight of these impossibly tall, vertical rocks will have you gasping in disbelief. But it’s not just the incredible geology that stretches your imagination. It’s the monasteries balanced on these pinnacles. How did they get there? The monks who built them were the original rock climbers, lifting the materials up with pulleys, nets and their bare hands.
Today, fans of the sport come to Meteora from the world over, to pit themselves against these gigantic rocks. Unesco has declared Meteora a World Heritage Site. The Greek state calls it a sacred spot, inviolate and immutable. You’ll no doubt come up with other adjectives to describe Meteora, this wonder of the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Trikala, Trikala, Trikala Region, Thessaly
An ideal all year round destination, Trikala guarantees a medley of authentic experiences. European spirit in the heart of the Greek countryside- to satisfy even the most “restless” of travellers.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- HELLO THESSALONIKI CONCIERGE AND PRIVATE TRAVEL SERVICES Measures Against Covid-19 (coronavirus) We implement COVID-19 counter policies both in our private tours/experiences as well as at all "HELLO" daily business operations.
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- 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.
diana v
September 2022
We were group of 20 people, all big family. Solon come to take us in the morning from the hotel and we traveled all the day by a privete bus. On the roud Solon explained about the places and we stopped at very uniqe places. Even a short coffe brake was in a very nice place. We saw the Meteora m...
We were group of 20 people, all big family. Solon come to take us in the morning from the hotel and we traveled all the day by a privete bus. On the roud Solon explained about the places and we stopped at very uniqe places. Even a short coffe brake was in a very nice place. We saw the Meteora monasteries at good point views. As for lunch, we went to Traditional Greece Taverna was in a small village and we had great authentic food. Solon is a kind preson, that takes care of everyone in the group.LaurenReitz
February 2020
We visited Meteora on this day trip with an infant. Our driver was very accommodating to us and our baby. He pulled over whenever we needed and let us know of upcoming stops. He picked a great spot for lunch that had all of the character of Greece. He was very informative and took photos of us. H...
We visited Meteora on this day trip with an infant. Our driver was very accommodating to us and our baby. He pulled over whenever we needed and let us know of upcoming stops. He picked a great spot for lunch that had all of the character of Greece. He was very informative and took photos of us. He labeled all of the monasteries in the photos so we knew what was behind us. He gave us more travel advice even the day after our trip. We would recommend and we would do it again.contactmycitylife
February 2020
It was a great trip! Worth the (less than) three hours trip to see these monasteries. The scenery was amazing and the views spectacular. Our driver Solon of "Hello Thessaloniki" was very helpful and prepared us for climbing 142 steps to reach the top of one of the monasteries. A must if you’re tr...
It was a great trip! Worth the (less than) three hours trip to see these monasteries. The scenery was amazing and the views spectacular. Our driver Solon of "Hello Thessaloniki" was very helpful and prepared us for climbing 142 steps to reach the top of one of the monasteries. A must if you’re traveling to Thessaloniki. We recommend you book online. Solon take us for lunch at a very nice and cozy restaurant (not tourist place) in Trikala city (25 klm from Meteora). After the trip they send us pictures and video from our trip!!! Highly recommended!Tony_A
August 2023
Our driver Solon was informative, fun and took us to Meteora with numerous interesting stops that were not inundated by other tourists. We also bypassed long lines to the monasteries. A great lunch and any other requirements were quickly met. A great experience , highly recommended. We also used ...
Our driver Solon was informative, fun and took us to Meteora with numerous interesting stops that were not inundated by other tourists. We also bypassed long lines to the monasteries. A great lunch and any other requirements were quickly met. A great experience , highly recommended. We also used this driver the following day. Tony Christalla Spyros and AthenaTonya_C
March 2022
Solon was a great guide for our quick day trip to Meteora. The nature and everything was so beautiful. We enjoyed a fantastic, traditional, Greek lunch.
Solon was a great guide for our quick day trip to Meteora. The nature and everything was so beautiful. We enjoyed a fantastic, traditional, Greek lunch.