The Top Meteora Greece Private Day Tour from Athens
This Meteora private tour from Athens to UNESCO Holy Monasteries of the rocky mountains of Meteora area is a memorable tour!
The breath-taking Meteora rocks were formed 60 million years ago. Today is part of the Natura 2000 network.
There are six monasteries on Meteora: Great Meteoron, Varlaam, Roussanou, Agios Stefanos, Holy Trinity and St. Nicholas. You will visit 2 or 3 of the monasteries, depending on the day and time we are visiting.
The monasteries date back from the 14th c and are unique in the world because of the amazing treasure of Byzantine and Christian items you can witness. Items such as the classic attire of the monks, elegant paintings and etched glass.
In 1981 Jame’s Bond film ‘For Your Eyes Only’ was partially filmed in the Monastery of Holy Trinity.
Next stop a visit to the Thermopylae Museum where King Leonidas and his 300 battled the Persians.
Our final stop is at Kammena Vourla seaside village where we will offer you, an afternoon coffee or tea by the sea.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Meteora, 42200 Greece
The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries,second in importance only to Mount Athos.
Dress code is important when visiting the Monasteries at Meteora: women have to cover their shoulders and wear a long shirt, men cannot wear shorts. At the entrance of every monastery skirts and long scarves are available for free;
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Battlefield of Thermopylae, Thermopylae Greece
Thermopylae (Thermopiles) is world-famous for the battle where 300 Spartans, led by King Leonidas, made their famous stand against the Persian invaders in August 480 BC.
We will visit, the Innovative Centre of Historical Information, established to preserve the memory of the historic battle and explain the details of this conflict.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kamena Vourla, Greece
Kamena Vourla is a picturesque town on the coast and it's located south of the archaeological site of Thermopylae right next to the motorway for Athens.
A very nice stop for an afternoon coffee or tea before reaching the city of Athens.
Duration: 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Free airport pick up and return(same day as the tour)
- English speaking driver fully knowledgeable of Greek history and Culture (Drivers do not follow inside the archaeological sites or museums. If you need an escort, there is an extra charge for hiring a licensed tour guide)
- Free residence/hotel pick up and return
- Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all guests
- A coffee or tea in Kammena Vourla for each passenger
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities
- Licensed Guide. Available on request.
- Entrance Fees
- Your tour driver can not escort you into the sites
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code : Shoulders and knees should be covered. No shorts, miniskirts allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Our Health & Safety Measures: All our Tours are private so you will never mix with another group. Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned after each tour, equipped with face-masks, hand sanitizer, & seats next to your driver remain free.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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