Meteora - A Journey to Spiritual Treasures
- Duration: 11 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: PUUG0G
- Pick-up service from your
hotel in or near the center of Athens OR your cruise terminal. - Transport by
air-conditioned luxury vehicle. - An English-speaking
professional driver with a good knowledge of history and culture of
Greece. - All taxes, road toll
fees, fuel charges and parking. - All Meals & Beverages.
- Admission Fees for the
Archaeological sites and museums. - Licensed official tour
guide (optional). - Gratuities (optional).
Freedom means
rented minivan vehicle with a personal driver. Discover with Greece Private Transfer all the
treasures of the region and not only!
Among the
imposing volumes of Pindos and Antiochasia are the sacred rocks of Meteora and the city of Kalambaka. Meteora thanks to its
uniqueness is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
On the tops of
sandstone rocks in harmony with the natural landscape 24 monasteries were built
during the Christian time. It is an important monument of Orthodoxy the most
important monastic state after Mount Athos and has continued tradition for
about six centuries. The first monasteries were built with extraordinary craftsmanship
in the 14th century. Over the years some of them have been reconstructed until
they are in their present form with their own architecture. The ascent earlier
was done with scaffolding supported by beams embedded in the rocks with a net
and later with ladders. Today visitors use the stairs that were carved on the
rocks ensuring a comfortable and safe climb to the monasteries.
Only 6 of the
24 monasteries now operate while the remaining 15 are dilapidated. You will
have the opportunity to visit 2 or 3 of these monasteries that will be open to
the public.
Enjoy with Greece Private Transfer the ultimate
freedom of renting a luxury vehicle with a personal driver and the chance to
experience unknown places that few have seen perfectly rested!
Don't hesitate to
contact us in order to plan your tour according to your special preferences,
interests and time frame.
PACKAGE DETAILS
This tour requires climbing many steps that lead to the monasteries.
We recommend comfortable walking shoes, preferably flat-soled. For
protection from the heat and sun, we strongly suggest you wear a hat, sun
glasses and sunscreen.
Appropriate clothing is required to visit the monasteries. Sleeveless
clothing and shorts are permitted, as long as you cover your shoulders and
knees. Skirts and shawls are available at the entrance for those who are
unprepared.
Please note that due to strict Greek laws and regulations, your Tour Driver
is not licensed to accompany you inside the sites. Your Tour Driver will
provide commentary and basic information only inside the vehicle and only when
it is deemed safe to do so while driving. Please refrain from any
distracting behavior as your safety during the tour is our top priority.
Your Driver will drop you off as close to the sites as legally possible and
in accordance to Traffic laws.
If you wish to have a personal licensed Tour Guide, you may hire one at
extra cost.
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