From Athens: Meteora Monasteries & Caves Full-Day Trip with Lunch
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Essentials
Ticket Type
E-Voucher
Destination
Athens
Product Type
N/A
Confirmation Type
Instant
Inclusions
- Round-trip, luxury coach transfers to and from Athens (with free Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and air-conditioned facilities)
- Meteora tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
- Traditional Greek lunch at Kastraki Village
- Entry to 3 to 4 monasteries (subject to the day’s schedule, as some monasteries are closed on specific weekdays)
- Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
- English-speaking driver
- Expert English or Spanish-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
- Smart audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese
- Bottled mineral water onboard
Additional Information
Know before you go
What to bring
- Bring cash for monastery offerings (€3 to €5 per site) and any small purchases.
- Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with a good grip. Trails and monastery steps can be uneven and steep.
- Carry water and a light snack, especially during the summer months (June to August).
- Don’t forget earphones and a fully charged smartphone if you plan to use the audio guide during your visit.
What's not allowed
- Photography is welcome in outdoor areas, but taking pictures inside churches, or of monks and nuns, is not permitted.
- Drone use is strictly forbidden unless you have special permission.
Accessibility
- Most of Meteora’s sites are not wheelchair-friendly, as all monasteries involve climbing stairs or navigating inclined paths.
- For visitors with limited mobility, St. Stephen’s Monastery offers the easiest access, with a level, paved path and minimal steps.
Additional information
- Exit Larissa station and head straight across the street. You'll find your 'Visit Meteora' bus parked on Theodore Diligianni Street, right outside Everest Café.
- Depending on the day, you’ll enter 2 to 4 monasteries. Each monastery has one designated closing day per week (Great Meteoron is closed Tuesdays, and Varlaam is closed Fridays), so the tour route may vary.
- Monastery offerings (€3 to €5 per person) are not typically included in tour prices and must be paid in cash at the gate.
- A modest dress code is strictly enforced at all monasteries. Men should wear long pants, while women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders. Wrap skirts and shawls are available at the entrance if needed.
- Tours use local minibuses or shuttle vans for transportation between stops. Roads can be winding, but distances are short.
- Toilets are available at larger monasteries like Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen’s. A small tip is often expected when using them.
- Guides are not permitted to offer commentary inside the monasteries. Enhance your visit with the multi-language audio guide.
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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