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Price is $58 per adult
Activity location
    Meeting/Redemption Point

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      Shared Group Tour
      • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
        11h
      • English
      Language options: English
      Starting time: 8:00am
      Price details
      $58.11 x 1 Adult$58.11

      Total
      Price is $58.11
      Until Mon, Dec 15

      What's included, what's not

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        Round-trip transportation
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        Bilingual escort
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        Basic travel insurance
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        Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option is selected)
      • What's excludedWhat's excluded
        Entry fees (€5 per monastery, cash only, optional)
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        Cost of lunch at the restaurant
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        Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
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        Tips

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      • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

      What you can expect

      Set off from Thessaloniki on a full-day journey to Meteora, one of Greece’s most awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Towering sandstone pillars rise dramatically from the plain of Thessaly, crowned with centuries-old monasteries that defy gravity and time.

      Travel in comfort through the picturesque landscapes of central Greece as your guide shares insights and local legends about this spiritual and geological wonder. Upon arrival, prepare to be amazed by the sheer scale and beauty of Meteora—a sacred place where nature and faith coexist in perfect harmony.

      You’ll visit two of the six active monasteries, depending on the day’s schedule. Step inside these remarkable sites to admire stunning frescoes, intricate wood carvings, and centuries of monastic history. Walk through peaceful courtyards, climb stone staircases, and marvel at the views stretching far across the valley.

      Among the sites you may visit are the Monastery of Varlaam, known for its preserved tower with the old rope net system and impressive katholikon; the Monastery of Roussanou, perched gracefully on a narrow pinnacle and known for its warm atmosphere, vibrant frescoes, and rich spiritual life; and the Monastery of Agios Stefanos, easily accessible and famous for its exquisite wood-carved iconostasis and panoramic views from its terraces.

      After exploring the monasteries, enjoy a well-deserved lunch at a traditional taverna in the charming village of Kastraki, with delicious local dishes and views of the towering cliffs above.

      This unforgettable day blends natural wonder, spiritual history, and cultural heritage—making it one of the most rewarding day trips from Thessaloniki.

      Location

      Activity location
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        • Thessaloniki
        • Thessaloniki, Greece
      Meeting/Redemption Point
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        • Egnatia 78, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece | Meet your guide on Aristotelous Square and Egnatia Street, in front of the Venizelos Statue.
        • Thessaloniki, Greece