Meteora and Thermopylae: A Journey through Ancient Greece and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Embark on a captivating journey through ancient Greece and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Experience the legendary battles at Thermopylae and immerse yourself in the rich history of Theopetra museum. Marvel at the awe-inspiring monasteries of Great Meteoron and Varlaam. Live your myth with us!
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Theopetra - According to archaeologists, evidence of human habitation in the theopetra museum can be traced without interruption from the Middle Palaeolithic to the end of the Neolithic period.Geologists say that the limestone hill was formed between 137 and 65 million years ago.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • entrance fees for monasteries 3 euro
Additional Information

Join us for an experience of a lifetime as we explore three renowned Greek monuments that hold a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. These sites offer a deep cultural, historical, and religious importance.

We kickstart our journey from Athens, heading towards Thermopylae, a well-known ancient Greek battleground. It’s here that King Leonidas, along with 300 Spartans, battled against the Persians. We’ll delve into the details of the battle and visit the spot where the Spartans made their last stand, shielding the fallen King Leonidas.

Next in our itinerary is Theopetra museum 130.000 BC, believed to hold the world’s oldest human construction. The cave’s artifacts suggest that it was inhabited as early as 130.000 years ago.

We’ll then pay a visit to two Monasteries: Great Meteoron and Varlaam.

The picturesque landscape of these monuments, one of Greece’s most visited locations, will leave you breathless. You’ll surely have an awe-inspiring reaction to the wonders that nature has crafted - a panorama that transcends the ordinary!

This isn’t just another trip; it’s an unparalleled lifetime adventure!

  • To enter monasteries of Meteora, all men are required to wear long pants, while sleeveless t-shirts or sleeveless shirts are strictly forbidden! For ladies’ long skirts are needed while shoulders must be covered at all times. All Meteora monasteries at the entrances do provide skirts and scarves for ladies to cover themselves. They don’t provide clothing for men though. Be aware that men who show up at the entrance of monasteries with very short pants or sleeveless shirts will be denied access!
Location
Ermou 80
Ermou
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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832rhondat
Oct 12, 2023
Amazing sights - Kostas was a great and professional guide. He was on time for pick up and we basically had a private tour to Meteora. It’s a long drive there, but it was one of our favorite days of the trip because of the breathtaking views. A definite must do!
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Harveyl541
Feb 5, 2023
Breathtaking views - Amazing experience! We got to see many sights even though the cave was closed the day we went. Anastasios was great!!
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Paul_miller45
Feb 5, 2023
A trip to the past - Anastasios was a great guide and it was a very memorable day-trip out to the monasteries. Although the drive is quite long, Anastasios was very hospitable and offered cold water, food and juice to us throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour for the monasteries and to see the Greek countryside, you will definitely not regret it.
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Alen3dorich
Jan 30, 2023
Magical - meteora is absolutely magical, a must see if you’re in greece. we’re not old enough to rent out a car, so i’m really glad to have found this tour on airbnb. pan was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and we enjoyed the day a ton :) although the cave was currently undergoing excavation and blocked off to the public, we were still able to visit the nearby museum which was super interesting. definitely recommend this experience!
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Jamiepi3894bi
Dec 28, 2022
Breathing view of Meteora - The 4 hour car ride was well worth it. Meteora is breathtaking. Bring comfortable shoes, there’s lots of walking. Highly recommend it!!
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Rondf807hh
Dec 14, 2022
happy with experience - Alexandros was an excellent driver and host . He was very informative with historic and mythological information of the area visited. The Meteora area is amazing and a once in a life time experience. The local restaurant where we had lunch was delicious. We were very happy with experience.
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Bruce
Sep 1, 2022
Don’t miss Meteora - Great day. Pick up was spot on time. Meteora is a sight not to be missed. Lunch was also a nice break and the food was great. Highly recommend this trip and being in a small group was so much nicer than a large tour bus!!
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Johnvd6768uw
May 26, 2022
Fantastic Visit to Meteora - The visit to Meteora was spectacular ant it was an amazing and worthwhile experience. While there are a lot of steps into the monasteries, they are easily navigated with a modest level of fitness The Spartan battlefield was a little less impressive just a monument on the side of the road and interesting story from the guide Also included was a brief stop at a nearby sulphur hot water waterfall. A little more time at this spring and some advance notice would allow time to take a dip if required. The Homo sapiens cave is closed at the moment and we weren’t advised of this until we were almost there. A brief stop at a small museum for the cave wasn’t really the same. Minibus was good with only 3 of us travelling but a full tour bus would be cosy! Fiat minibus with 8 seats a plus driver/guide You pay extra for admission tickets and your own lunch, but plenty of water and soft drinks supplied. All told it is a long trip with a lot of driving, but you get to see the countryside and the experience of Meteora is the highlight of our visit to Athens
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William_f
Oct 16, 2019
A great day! - The weather was perfect. Our tour guide arrived at our hotel early. He greeted us with friendliness and enthusiasim. Our transportation was very clean and nice ....a Benz. He had snacks and drinks for us. He was a very safe driver and explained things to us as we toured. We had a great time visiting the sites and never was rushed. The sites were fantastic! We stopped for lunch at a great restaurant that had a great view of the monasteries. A great day and a must see places. The battlefield of the 300 Spartans was really great. Great tour. Than you! . .
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