Meteora Full Day Private Tour from Athens including Lunch

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Duration:12 hours to 14 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Meteora, a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries on this private, full-day excursion from Athens.

Travel in private, air-conditioned vehicles and get around all the sites your group is interested in visiting within the extensive mountain complex before returning comfortably to Athens.

• Walk around the rock formations and visit up to three of the monasteries for an up-close look at ancient hermit life

• Take photos and create lifelong memories at this picturesque yet imposing natural beauty

• Enjoy authentic Greek food in Kastraki village

• Return to Athens via Thermopylae, hearing battle tales along the way where 300 Spartans fought 100,000 Persians

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1. Athens
We start our tour early in the morning from Athens till Meteora. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel/ apartment or the airport/ port. The travel time is about 4,5 hours.
2.
Kalabaka is a town and seat of the municipality of Meteora in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece. The population was 12,000 at the 2011 census, of which 8,330 in the town proper. The Meteora monasteries are located near the town.
3. Meteora
We arrive at Meteora and visit up to three Monasteries. Breathtaking at first site, the Monasteries are of great cultural and natural importance. Split from earthquakes, weathered from the wind and the water over millions of millions of years, these immense rocks are an authentic masterpiece of mother nature. The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries. The six (of an original 24) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the name means "lofty", "elevated", and is etymologically related to meteor. Please be modestly dressed. Women are suggested to wear long skirts & long sleeves. If you do not have, you will be given a skirt on your way in.
4. Meteora
Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family or shopping at Kastraki, a picturesque village near Meteora.
5. Thermopylae
Thermopylae is a place in Greece where a narrow coastal passage existed in antiquity. It derives its name from its hot sulphur springs. In Greek mythology the Hot Gates is one of the entrances to Hades. Thermopylae is the site of a battle between the Greek forces and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides of Ceos in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie." Thermopylae is the only land route large enough to bear any significant traffic between Lokris and Thessaly. To go from north to south along the east coast of the Balkan peninsula requires use of the pass, and so Thermopylae has been the site of several battles.
6. Battlefield of Thermopylae
As we leave the magnificent Meteora behind us, let us not overlook the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BCE, which has long been the topic of cultural motivation, as it is perhaps the most famous military last stand of all time. The monument of the Great Leonidas, King of Sparta, in Thermopylae, will grace our path on our way back to Athens in the late afternoon. Thermopylae is world-famous for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces (notably the Spartans, Lakedemonians, Thebans and Thespians) and the invading Persian forces, commemorated by Simonides in the famous epitaph, "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here obedient to their laws we lie."
7. Leonidas Monument
Leonidas was a king of the Greek city-state of Sparta, and the 17th of the Agiad line, a dynasty which claimed descent from the mythological demigod Heracles and Cadmus. Leonidas was son of King Anaxandridas II. He succeeded his half-brother King Cleomenes I to the throne in c. 489 BC. Leonidas had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, where he led the allied Greek forces to a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) while attempting to defend the pass from the invading Persian army; he died at the battle and entered myth as the leader of the 300 Spartans. While the Greeks lost this battle, they were able to expel the Persian invaders in the following year.
8. Athens
We start our way back to Athens late in the afternoon. The drive is about 4,5 hours.

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Posted By : GoPlaces46123063406
This was such an incredible trip!! We are so happy we took the private tour because it was incredibly convenient for pick up and drop off plus we had the advantage of being to set our own speed - longer in some places and shorter in others - without having to wait for anyone else’s agenda or slow pace!! The scenery at Meteora is awe inspiring - like nothing else!! It’s a long trip there and back from Athens but so worth the journey!! Our driver Notis was very friendly and fun and very informative about the history of the area and of Greece itself. We even learned a lot of Greek language on the tour!! Our family loved this tour and will certainly never forget it. The photos we got are spectacular and oh the lunch stop was incredible! So much good food at very reasonable prices!

We highly recommend this trip to anyone considering it as an option during your stay in Athens.
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Posted On : 2023-11-16 02:12:07

Posted By : nainap2020
Amazing private tour. Peter our driver was awesome. He shared his incredible knowledge on the history of the monasteries and nearby villages. I highly recommend this tour. Add it to your bucket list and a private tour is the best way to experience the monasteries. We booked through Viator and my Athens transfers was the tour company assigned to us. I highly recommend both Viator and my Athens transfers.
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Posted On : 2023-11-01 10:13:41

Posted By : Naina_P
What an amazing experience. Our driver Peter was exceptional and very knowledgeable. Wow Meteora is unbelievable in person.
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Posted On : 2023-10-31 00:08:04

Posted By : Donna_H
Meteora was amazing!! We used the private tour, the driver Spyros is a very nice, considerate and responsible guy. We had a blast!
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Posted On : 2023-10-28 12:34:46

Posted By : Elysian
Mereora is an other-wordly experience not to be missed! We will never forget the breathtaking scenery or historic monistaries. Our guide, Spyros, planned out a perfect itinerary for us, made the trip seamlessly smooth, and provided us with great information. His driving was very smooth and safe and he even took some great photographs for us. We highly recommend this tour and Spyros.
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Posted On : 2023-10-19 13:55:56

Posted By : petervF1942BK
My wife and I had a great day. Our driver/guide was really excellent and explained what to see and do with valued recommendations. The authentic Greek lunch nearby was awesome. Highly recommend a visit to Meteora as something unique.
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Posted On : 2023-10-13 11:19:31

Posted By : Judith_L
We went up to Meteora by booking with the driver from aviator as our group didn’t need to have a tour guide anyway. It’s a wonderful experience!
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Posted On : 2023-10-08 16:10:08

Posted By : A3971ZJmariac
Loved experiencing Meteora in person. Beautiful and stunning!
Our driver Vasilis was excellent.
Great experience!!!
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Posted On : 2023-09-30 15:39:40

Posted By : Z1179QBsusanp
We went to Meteora for a full day with Aris! He is super fun and knows a ton of Greek history and background. Excellent experience and guide. If you are going on this long day (but so worth it) spend money on a private car instead of the hassle of trains, buses etc. meteora itself is spectacular, been all over the world but nothing like this.
A plus all around!
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Posted On : 2023-09-30 11:24:53

Posted By : Betaan
Nice and comfortable vehicle. Extremely polite and courteous driver. Enjoyed the trip. Despite very bad weather conditions, Andy drove us safely and in time. His positivity lifted our moods.
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Posted On : 2023-09-30 11:20:31