Highlights
- Two-day tour to Meteora from Athens
- Scenic drive across the Plain of Thessaly past the towns of central Greece
- Unesco World Heritage-listed rock-tower monasteries at Meteora
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites included
- Choice of tourist-class or first-class hotels
- English-speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from selected Athens hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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MeteoraMonastery at Meteora with Kalambaka town below.Photo by: Peng Seong K12 2010 -
From Great Meteoron MonasteryFrom Great Meteoron MonasteryPhoto by: Joulie G10 2010 -
IMG_2180DelphiPhoto by: Peng Seong K12 2010 -
MeteoraThe guide told us that this is called the "Prison of the Monks" because long ago the monks used to travel here ...Photo by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraMonastery in MeteoraPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraMonastery in Meteora 2-Day Tour to Meteora from AthensPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraView from the bridge at the monasteryPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
2-Day Tour to Meteora from ...View of the chapel in St. StefanosPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraDoor in St. StefanosPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
2-Day Tour to Meteora from ...View of a monasteryPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraView of the garden at St. StefanosPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
DelphiThe sanctuary where the Oracle was in Delphi.Photo by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
View of DelphiView overlooking some of Delphi.Photo by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
DelphiRuins in Delphi.Photo by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraView of mountains in Meteora.Photo by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraView of mountains and KalambakaPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraView of mountains in MeteoraPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraView of the nun's quarters in St. StefanosPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraOverview of a monasteryPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
MeteoraAnother chapel at St. StefanosPhoto by: CoryUSA, 07 2010 -
Useful Information
Meteora, Greece
Next morning you'll take a tour of the cliff-top monasteries, built on top of rock towers and providing fantastic views over the plain. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful area of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of the country's most unique attractions.
Itinerary
Drive through Levadia and Arachovia to Delphi to enjoy 1.5 hours of leisure. Drive through the towns of Central Greece, Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala, crossing the Thessalian plain to reach Kalambaka.
Day 2: Meteora - Athens (B)
Morning visit of the breathtaking Meteora and its monasteries built on the top of high rocks. Then start the drive back to Athens passing through Thermoplylae where Leonids was killed, and Kamena Vourla.
Reviewed by Carol O, November 2012
Bus ride to Meteora and a stop in Delphi to see the ruins there. Excellent hotel service and stay. The food was also very good. The rock formations in Meteora and the monasteries were well worth the trip.
Reviewed by Maitena I, October 2012
Fantastic tour and fastastic guide!!
