Monasteries of Meteora & 130,000 BC Cave of Theopetra

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Athens to Meteora monasteries and Theopetra Cave from 137,000 BC. There is no other tour that visit Theopetra Cave is definitely a site not to be missed by anyone the oldest known artificial structure

Highlights

  • monasteries of meteora
  • the oldest human footprints in Europe
  • theopetra open this year after 8 years constructions

Description

We start drive from Athens to Theopetra Cave 130,000BC is definitely a site nearby Meteora worth visiting, not to be missed by anyone! The oldest known artificial structure Among the oldest human footprints in Europe It's the first excavated cave in Thessaly and the only one for the moment in Greece with deposits that start at the Middle Paleolithic and last until the end of the Neolithic period (10.000 B.C.) without gaps. It is important for the transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic way of life in Greece. Next Meteora, we will visit 2 monasteries (Monasteries are not open all the days, there is a program for opening hours). *Great meteoron *Varlaam *Holy Monastery of Saint Stephen * Stops at bats spots for photos and view of all monasteries Meteora is one of the most impressive and popular monuments in Greece. It is not only the monasteries that hang impressively on the rocks that you will see and admire. It is the view of that landscape that takes your breath away and you realise that only nature can create magic, admiration, beyond the usual limits ! Lunch in meteora (not including) We will talk a lot in this long journey, about myths, history, facts, tradition and we will explain everything. It is not a simple journey, it is an unique lifetime experience.

Includes

Athens pickup and drop-off Transportation and driver Soda pop and water

Important Information

  • To enter monasteries of Meteora, all men are required to wear long pants, while sleeveless t-shirts or sleeveless shirts are strictly forbidden! For ladies’ long skirts are needed while shoulders must be covered at all times. All Meteora monasteries at the entrances do provide skirts and scarves for ladies to cover themselves. They don’t provide clothing for men though. Be aware that men who show up at the entrance of monasteries with very short pants or sleeveless shirts will be denied access!

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