Private Tour

Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves with Lunch Stop Private Trip

Overview

Available languages

English

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Enjoy a private trip by executive car or minivan to Meteora, the UNESCO world heritage listed monasteries. Meteora means "middle of the sky", and with their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village. On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.

See all 6 Unesco world heritage listed monasteries

Climb the extraordinary rock formations

Visit up to 3 monasteries to get a glimpse of Hermits’ life

Have a traditional Greek lunch in a picturesque village

Marvel the battlefield of the legendary Thermopylae and King Leonidas statue.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Private Transportation

Greek Culinary Welcome Gift

Bottled Water - Snack

Gratuities

Tour Guide inside Monasteries ( upon request with extra charge)

Meteora Fee per person per monastery

Meals

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Meteora

After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Meteora

Breathtakingly surreal and serenely spiritual, the Metéora monasteries spring forth from a dreamy landscape of rocky megaliths in the plains of the Thessaly Valley. The first hermits came to this far-removed corner of Greece at least as early as the 11th century to withdraw from the world and contemplate divinity. Christian Orthodox monks began building monasteries here in the 14th century. Originally 24 monasteries stood at this astonishing location, built onto the edges of vertiginous cliffs or perched on sheer sandstone formations as high as 300 meters. With their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. Please be modestly dressed. Women are suggested to wear long skirts & long sleeves. If you do not have, you will be given a skirt in your way in.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Meteora Full Day Private Trip from Athens

Pickup included

Reviews

4.97

347 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

339

Wonderful day!
Greg W,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
George our driver was outstanding! Highly recommend him and the tour! It was a wonderful day. The sites were unbelievable!
Worth the extra money for private
David P,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a wonderful tour. Saw three monasteries, all of which were exceptional. Our driver picked the three with the best ease of access, but that does mean easy climbs. Very well maintained paths and stairs. Our driver, Dimitri was exceptional. He knew his history, the area, and the monasteries. Excellent communication. We highly recommend him.
Amazing day!
nk6ktbrg68,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic experience visiting the monasteries and Thermopylae with Melina! My wife and our 22 YO daughter thoroughly enjoyed the day, learning the history if the epic Spartan battle, seeing the amazing geological features of Meteora and the monasteries build into the rock formations. Thank you, Melina!
Outstanding tour and guide!
Andrew M,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Harry was excellent! Very friendly and flexible about stops and which monasteries I would like to visit. Meteors is a beautiful place that must be seen - and the way to see it is with Harry as your guide on this tour. Highly recommended! A+
Uniquely beautiful tour and excellent tour guide!
Albert L,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was our first trip to Greece and we couldn’t be happier that we chose this tour. The views of the monasteries were incredible and the tour guide (Nathan) was excellent! The views of the monasteries, including the caves, were jaw dropping. Nathan’s professionalism, knowledge of Greek history, and sense of humor made this tour even more enjoyable. Take note that you will do steps on this tour. Comfy shoes, extra water bottles, and ‘modest’ dress per the monastery rules are a must. Note that when we were there, all of the monasteries had scarves and skirts to borrow. Nathan’s lunch suggestion was terrific and we have to agree that the lamb is delicious. All in all this was a great day and definitely a bucket list tour.