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Varlaam Monastery Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Varlaam Monastery Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Varlaam Monastery Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Varlaam Monastery Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Varlaam Monastery Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Varlaam Monastery Greece Self-Guided Walking Tour

By Action Tour Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is $17 per traveler
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 365d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Take a tour approved by the Abbot himself
  • Embrace serenity at the Varlaam Monastery
  • Marvel at Byzantine frescoes and artifacts
  • Learn the fascinating history of the monastery
  • Witness stunning panoramic views of Meteora

Activity location

  • Monastery of Varlaam
    • Monastery of Varlaam
    • 42200, Meteora, Kalambaka, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monastery of Varlaam
    • Monastery of Varlaam
    • 42200, Meteora, Kalambaka, Greece

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Varlaam Monastery Greece Self-Guided Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 365 days365d365d
  • English

Explore the highlights of Varlaam Monastery at your own pace with our self-guided walking audio tour. The tour is valid for the entire year, so you can use it anytime, skip the crowds, and delve deeper into the experience.

Language options: English
Price details
$16.99 x 1 Traveler$16.99

Total
Price is $16.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedLearn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood/Drinks

Know before you book

  • Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
  • Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
  • Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
  • Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
  • Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.

What you can expect

Discover a world of faith and serenity with this self-guided walking tour of the Monastery of Varlaam in Greece! This majestic monastery perched high atop a cliff holds tons of fascinating history dating back centuries. Learn about the saints who built it against the odds, discover the meaning behind the monastery’s icons, and marvel at awe-inspiring art and architecture. This tour immerses you in history, Orthodox traditions, Byzantine artistry, plus spectacular views and peaceful contemplation.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Varlaam Monastery:-

  • The Origins of the Monastery
  • Monastery Entrance
  • Outer Courtyard
  • The Pro-Narthex
  • Candle Lighting Area
  • The Narthex
  • The Niche
  • The Nave
  • The Talandon and the Simandron
  • The Well
  • The Barrel
  • The Tower Balcony
  • The Cemetery
  • The Monastery Museum
  • The Chapel of St. Cosmas and St. Damian
  • The Monastery Gift Shop
  • From Ancient Times to the Modern Day

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This flexible, self-led tour works by sensing your location as you walk
  • The in-depth audio narration plays as you walk
  • The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
  • Once it’s downloaded, the tour works completely offline
  • Tour your way: choose when to start, stop fast-forward, or rewind
  • Ask for help from a real person anytime over call, chat, or email

Cleaning and safety practices

Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Masks required
  • Temperature checks given to staff
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMonastery of Varlaam
    • Monastery of Varlaam
    • 42200, Meteora, Kalambaka, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMonastery of Varlaam
    • Monastery of Varlaam
    • 42200, Meteora, Kalambaka, Greece