Do not miss the opportunity with this two day tour from Athens to see and visit the majesticMeteora grey rocks and its cliff-top monasteries.
Notes:Normally we are visiting Great Meteoro Monastery and St. Stefanos yet on Tuesdays we are visiting instead of Great Meteoro and Varlaam monastery.
The Participants must be able to walk long distances over uneven and cobblestone surface under the sun. Therefore bringing Comfortable footwear and clothes, hat, sun cream and sun glasses are recommended.
Winters in some regions of Greece can be quite cold. Hence appropriate clothes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy :
Cancellation less than 5 days prior to the tour and no-show : no refund !
Price quoted is for accommodation in A Class Hotel in double room per person.
For accomodation in T Class Hotel, please deduct 30,- Euro per person in double room.
Single supplement in both A and T class : 45,- Euro
You will arrive in Delphi at around noon. Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the earth “Ombolos” and the universe, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Visit of the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle.
After lunch depart through Central Greece and the cities of Lamia (short stop), Trikala crossing the Thessalian plain, to Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries (short stop for souvenirs). Overnight in Kalambaka.
You will leave in the morning for nearby Meteora for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries to visit two different Byzantine Monasteries* built on top of rock towers and providing fantastic views over the plain. Meteora is one of the UNESCO world heritage monuments. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of the country's unique attractions.
On the way back optional visit of a factory of Byzantine style icons. Return to Athens passing by the heroic monument of Leonidas, king of Sparta, in Thermopylae (short stop for photos). The tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon.
In English - On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (April through October)