Meteora - Greece's Sky

The Meteora monasteries, built on top of some of the rock pillars, are nowadays the second most important monastery complex in Greece, next to Agion Oros (Mount Athos). Only seven out of the thirty original historic monasteries are still active currently; since 1988, those monasteries have been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Monuments.

The formation of the geological landscape has not been clearly interpreted yet, despite the fact that it has been studied from times to times by both Greek and foreigner geologists. The fact that neither the Greek mythology and ancient Greeks nor foreigner historians ever referred to this location is outstanding. This wild and inaccessible landscape represented suitable conditions for Christian ascetics who settled in this area around a date that is not precisely known.

In the 14th century, Saint Athanasios the Meteorist forms the first structured monastic community under certain regulations; he organized it according to the ritual of organized monasteries of Agion Oros. The name “Meteora” comes from Saint Athanasios the Meteorist of the Great Meteoron Monastery.

Meteora is a complex of enormous dark-colored sandstone rocks rising above Kalambaka, near the first ridges of the Pindos Mountains and the Hasia Mountains. The Meteora monasteries, built on top of some of the rock pillars, are nowadays the second most important monastery complex in Greece, next to Agion Oros (Mount Athos). Only seven out of the thirty original historic monasteries are still active currently; since 1988, those monasteries have been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Monuments.

This wild and inaccessible landscape represented suitable conditions for Christian ascetics who settled in this area around a date that is not precisely known. In the 14th century, Saint Athanasios the Meteorist forms the first structured monastic community under certain regulations; he organized it according to the ritual of organized monasteries of Agion Oros. The name “Meteora” comes from Saint Athanasios the Meteorist of the Great Meteoron Monastery.

• Meeting point: Hotel / Apartment / Airport
• Duration: 10 hours

• Pick up point to Meteora
• From Meteora to drop off

• Pick up & Drop off
• Bottled water
• Air-continioned vehicle
• Wi-Fi on board
• Private Transportation

• 20-40 EUR / person - For any personal expenses, souvenirs, food or drinks.
• Credit or debit cards are also accepted by many stores.

• Total price/group
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible Infant seats available
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity.
• Only your group will participate

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Additionally, we offer the option to add an official guide to your tour for an extra fee of 120€. This guide is a licensed professional who can provide valuable insight and information about the sights and attractions you'll be visiting. If you're interested in this service, please let us know at the time of booking.

Prices do not include entrance fees in museums and archaeological sites, food and drinks.