• Monastery of Varlaam - Begin your ascent of the monastery’s 126 steps while enjoying the audio guide. Remember to take your time; there’s no need to hurry to the summit! This ancient sacred site is rich with centuries of history and spiritual importance, all of which will be explored in our tour.

Note: The tour spans over 1 mile, includes more than 23 audio stories, and typically takes 1-2 hours to finish.

This audio tour does not utilize GPS, so the stories will not automatically play based on your location. The stories are arranged in a recommended sequence for the tour—please swipe through each story as you proceed along the path. Alternatively, you can access all stories from the ‘Story List’ if you prefer to skip ahead or revisit previous stories.

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Entrance fee for Varlaam Monastery

Embark on a journey of faith and tranquility with a self-guided walking tour of the Monastery of Varlaam in Greece! Situated atop a towering cliff, this magnificent monastery boasts a rich history spanning centuries. Discover the saints who defied the odds to build it, delve into the significance of its icons, and admire the breathtaking art, architecture, and vistas. This tour offers an immersive experience in history, Orthodox traditions, Byzantine art, and reflection.

Upon booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline.

This audio tour does not utilize GPS, so the stories won’t automatically play based on your location. The stories are arranged in a recommended sequence for the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you proceed along the route. You can also access all stories from the ‘Story List’ if you wish to skip ahead or revisit earlier stories.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

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