Meteora Tour
Overview:
Meteora is a must-see place in Greece, as it is a
unique geological phenomenon, located in central Greece, next to the city of
Kalambaka. The huge natural rock towers found there are home to 14th-century cliff
top monasteries built by Eastern Orthodox hermit monks who settled in the area
in the ninth century and began living in the caves and fissures of the rocks. Meteora is one of the
largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece,
included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today remain six monasteries out of
the twenty built in the rocks of 400 and 600 meters high. Meteora, which
literally means in Greek "middle
of the sky" or "in the heavens above", with its breathtaking landscape
and its religious atmosphere will give you the change to witness the ascetic
life, offering you a unique insight into the country’s spiritual customs
through your visit to its remaining monasteries. So if you want to get a taste of this holy place and feel
its spiritual atmosphere while also witnessing the greatness of nature, Meteora
is the right destination for you!
What to expect:
Our day trip to Meteora begins really early in the
morning. The estimated departure time is 06:30 depending on the pick-up place.
On our way to Meteora we will make two stops, one for breakfast and one more in
the hagiography workshop, where we will be able to attend the process of
hagiography on religious icons. In the meantime on the bus, the guide will take
advance of the time and will give you important information concerning the
history of Greece from the ancient time till now. On our arrival to Meteora,
our specialized guide will take care of your visit there explaining the history
of the creation of the rock monasteries, the life of the monks and the unique wall
paintings and icons, which are kept inside the monasteries and are characterized by UNESCO as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage.
During our stay we will visit two monasteries, one female and one male. We will
have the time to explore the place and take as many videos and photos we want.
On the way back we will make a stop for lunch in a Greek tavern. The estimated
arrival time back to Halkidiki will be at 20:00.
Highlights :
- enjoy a day trip to Meteora, one of
the most visited places of Greece
- explore the extraordinary beauty of
the monasteries built on huge rocks from the Byzantine times
- discover the stunning
landscape of these UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries with the
breathtaking view
- witness the religious
traditions of Greek orthodox monastic life
- great photo opportunities
Inclusions :
- roundtrip tickets
- transfer from/to Meteora from your hotel
- tour information in English, German, Russian, Serbian,
- guide
- all taxes
Exclusions :
- food and drinks
- gratuities
- personal expenses
Additional info :
- confirmation will be
received within 8 hours of booking, subject to availability
- children must be accompanied
by an adult
- children rates apply
to ages no more than 12 years old
Voucher
info :
You can present either a paper or an electronic
voucher for this activity. On the confirmation voucher
there will be complete operator information, including local telephone numbers,
maps with the exact departure and arrival time, exact time and duration.
Cancellation Policy :
If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the schedule departure,
there will be no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 days, there
will be a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within two days, there
will be a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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You can present either a paper or an electronic
voucher for this activity. On the confirmation voucher
there will be complete operator information, including local telephone numbers,
maps with the exact departure and arrival time, exact time and duration.
Cancellation Policy :
If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the schedule departure,
there will be no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 days, there
will be a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within two days, there
will be a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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