Meteora full-day trip from Thessaloniki

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Place: Thessaloniki

Duration: up to 11 hours 30 minutes

Language: English

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Enjoy a full-day trip to the majestic, UNESCO-listed Meteora
Learn the ancient history of the site from an expert guide
Take in the breathtaking views and visit two Byzantine monasteries

What to expect

Enjoy an unforgettable experience visiting the Meteora monasteries from Thessaloniki! Meteora is a geological miracle and its hilltop cloisters are among the most important complexes in Eastern Orthodoxy as well as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Depart early in the morning from Thessaloniki and travel through a landscape of green valleys dotted with dramatic grey cliffs to reach Meteora. Once at the beautiful town of Kalambaka, you will visit the famous Meteora, geological formations unique in their kind, on which the monasteries are perched; they were built in the 14th century and they are rich in precious testimonies of Byzantine art. Visit two of these fabulous monasteries with your expert guide to find out more about their history and the treasures they keep; each monastery owns a vast richness of frescoes and icons. Afterward, you will make your lunch break in Kalambaka town where you will also have the chance to explore the region’s modern-day culture.

Appropriate clothing is required to enter the monastery. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts