Meteora Monasteries & Caves Day Trip with lunch

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WHEN Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January

ADDRESS , Athens

Highlights

Taste authentic local flavors with our optional lunch of selection among 10 choices!.
Benefit from English speaking knowledgeable local live guide's insights and audio smart app
Discover ancient hermit caves, Meteora's hidden treasures.
Capture Meteora's stunning panoramas and enjoy the most breathtaking views.
Explore all Meteora monasteries, tour 3 interiors for a cultural experience.

Description

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Athens to the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. This exclusive day tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Greece’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, where towering rock formations host centuries-old monasteries. Departing from Athens at 08:00 AM, you will travel in comfort aboard a modern, air-conditioned bus. Due to a temporary train suspension, this bus replaces the usual train service, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip. Upon arrival in Kalabaka, you will board our VIP minibus to explore the stunning landscape of Meteora. Your expert local guide will share the history of this sacred site, home to monks for over a thousand years. You’ll visit three monasteries, each with unique frescoes, intricate wood carvings, and a serene atmosphere that has inspired visitors for centuries. Beyond the monasteries, you’ll discover the hidden hermit caves of Badovas, where early monks sought solitude and enlightenment. Throughout the tour, multiple scenic stops provide breathtaking views of Meteora’s rock formations and monasteries—perfect for capturing unforgettable photos. At midday, enjoy a traditional Greek meal in the picturesque village of Kastraki. Choose from 10 authentic dishes, including: Meat & Poultry Options: Chicken baked in the oven with potatoes Meatballs in red sauce (Soutzoukakia) Pastitsio (Greek-style lasagna) Moussaka Vegetarian Choices: Greek salad Spinach and feta cheese pie Cheese pie Vegan Options: Stuffed peppers & tomatoes with risotto (Gemista) Briam (Greek-style roasted vegetables) Giant beans baked in the oven (Gigantes) Bread and water are included. You can also select and pay for your meal directly at the restaurant. After lunch, the journey continues with breathtaking views and Monasteries exploration before returning to Kalabaka. You’ll have a short break before boarding the bus back to Athens, arriving around 22:20 PM. For non-English speakers, a free smart audio guide is available in 10 languages. A private tour option is also available with a live guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Romanian.

Includes

Round-trip transportation from Athens in an air-conditioned coach Live local English-speaking tour leader Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | German | Italian | Portuguese | Russian | Polish | Korean | Chinese | Japanese Lunch (if option selected) at a local restaurant: Bread, water, and a choice of 10 traditional Greek dishes, including meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. Entry to 3 most popular monasteries Panoramic photo stops to see all 8 monasteries Visit to the hidden hermit caves Stops on the way to buy lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks Wi-Fi and USB chargers onboard Bottled water

Important Information

Tour is guided in English only. Additional languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean) are available on a free smart audioguide. A modest dress code is enforced to enter the monasteries. For women, skirts below the knee are required. Pants, shorts, or sleeveless shirts are not allowed. For men, sleeveless clothing and shorts above the knee are also prohibited. There will be stops to buy breakfast, lunch, and dinne Meat & Poultry Options: Chicken baked in the oven with potatoes Meatballs in red sauce (Soutzoukakia) Pastitsio (Greek-style lasagna) Moussaka Vegetarian Choices: Greek salad Spinach and feta cheese pie Cheese pie Vegan Options: Stuffed peppers & tomatoes with risotto (Gemista) Briam (Greek-style roasted vegetables) Giant beans baked in the oven (Gigantes) ✅ Bread and water are included with your meal. Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.

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