Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore Meteora on a gentle-paced hike, and discover the little-known trails that many day-trippers to the UNESCO World Heritage site don’t get to see. On a round-trip route from the Doupiani rock to the heady heights of Grand Meteora Monastery, pass some of the smaller rock monasteries such as Ypapanti and learn about Meteora’s intriguing rock formations and history.

• You will go to secret local spots that the vast majority of other travelers will never experience.

• Visit the Great Meteoro Monastery and the hidden monastery of Ypapanti and avoid the crowds.

• You will learn about the culture and history of the place on a deeper level and from a local’s perspective.

• You will learn about etiquette and behavior (especially important at religious sites).

• Daily departures depart any day you want, 365 days a year

• You get to meet people from around the world

• Small size groups up to 12 pax.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please bring comfortable and appropriate hiking shoes

This tour requires customers to be physically fit

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.

What‘s Included

Local English speaking mountain guide

Bottled water

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Hotel pickup and drop-off to/from Kalambaka or Kastraki

Visit the hidden monastery of Ypapanti

Entrance fees 5.00€ per person

Gratuities

What To Expect

Meteora

Meteora is an area that covers few square kilometers, where an ancient monastic community and a rare geological phenomenon of huge rock pillars coexist in absolute harmony. Located at the northwest tip of the plain of Thessaly, Meteora today has become one of the most popular destinations of mainland Greece. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an archeological site and an officially declared holy place! At the foothills of the rocks, there are 2 settlements, the town of Kalabaka and the village of Kastraki.

•Admission Not Applicable

Meteora

Hike through the majestic 'rock forest' of Meteora, see the best monasteries and experience the most captivating views on this morning tour. The Meteora Hiking Tour is one of the best ways to enjoy this unique geological phenomenon and to learn the history of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. By joining this morning hike you will walk through hidden trails that only locals know. Let us take you on a journey back in time following the footsteps of the first monks who arrived here more than 15 centuries ago. Join this amazing guided hiking tour and walk among the gigantic rock pillars of Meteora to enjoy truly breathtaking views.

2 hours•Admission Not Included

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