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Full Day Tour to Meteora from Thessaloniki: Exploring UNESCO World Heritage Monasteries
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Embark on a full day tour from Thessaloniki to Meteora and explore the UNESCO World Heritage monasteries. Marvel at the stunning rock formations and delve into the rich history of these important Orthodox monuments.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- PrimeTaxi - Transfers & Tours - We will pick you up from your hotel in Thessaloniki at 08.30, and will we follow the road towards Meteora, that will take approximately 3 hours until we get there. If you like we can make a short stop at the town of Trikala, for a coffee break next to Litheos River, and afterwards we start visits the monasteries of Meteora. This wonderful tour will be completed at the picturesque villages of Kalambaka or Kastraki, where you can have optional a traditional Greek lunch! Afterwards, we will return at Halkidiki. The duration of this tours is about 8-10 hours as Meteora is approximately 260 kilometers away from Thessaloniki.(depending the Hotel)
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Meteora was named after St. Athanasios the Meteorite, the manager of the Big Meteorou Church. Since 1988, Meteora’s monasteries have been listed on UNESCO’s world heritage monuments registry. Constructed atop cliffs reaching up to 400 meters in height, Meteora is viewed as one of nature’s most impressive works, as well as a significant monument of Orthodoxy.
Presently, only 7 of the original monasteries are operational, with 6 open to the public, namely:
• The Anapausa Monastery
• The Rusanu Monastery
• The “Big Meteoro” Monastery
• The Varlaam Monastery
• The Agia Triada Monastery
• The Agios Stefanos Monastery
- Please bring comfortable shoes
- The monasteries have a strict dress code: men must wear trousers and long sleeves, women must wear a long skirt. If you do turn up in shorts, trousers and skirts will be provided.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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2gogo
Jun 13, 2023
Amazing view of religious history. - Ability to visit a majority of the sites and have a car available. No need to wait on others. Also had driver who provided insights on the road and while visiting the Agia. This was an awesome visit.
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