• Meteora - Experience a private tour showcasing the highlights of Meteora, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site. Our knowledgeable team will pick you up from your accommodation and guide you through the majestic rock formations. Discover how monks constructed monasteries atop these towering rocks and delve into the area’s rich history with insights from the region’s top tour leaders. Depending on the day, visit either the Great Meteoro or Varlaam monastery.
• Great Meteoron Monastery - The Monastery of the Transfiguration of Jesus is the first monastic community established in the area. Before Blessed Athanasios of Mt. Athos founded this community, monks lived in Meteora solely as hermits or ascetics. This monastery boasts an impressive history spanning nearly 700 years. Behind the Great Meteoron Monastery, explore the ruins of destroyed monasteries and the hidden Ypapanti Monastery, accessible only on foot.
• Varlaam Monastery - Varlaam Monastery was the first to implement a pulley system, enabling monks to transport materials to the top of the rock more efficiently and safely. The monastery features a fascinating museum, where visitors can admire the original pulley system and the frescoes by the renowned artist Frago Catellano.
• Kalambaka - Kalambaka is a town and the administrative center of the Meteora municipality in the Trikala regional unit. The Meteora monasteries are situated nearby. An ancient Greek inscription on one of the town’s oldest churches (Saint John the Baptist) attests to the existence of a settlement named Aiginion. In the 10th century AD, it was known as Stagoi (Σταγοί). The name Kalambaka, of Turkish origin, means “powerful fortress.” The tour concludes with a final stop in Kalambaka.
• Kastraki - Visit the village of Kastraki, nestled at the base of the towering rocks. Discover the village’s history and traditions, as well as the nearby hermit caves.

• English speaking mountain tour leader (French, Spanish, or Italian speaking guide upon availability)
• Bottled water
• See ruins of destroyed monasteries from the time of the Ottoman empire
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Pick up from your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki
• Experience the captivating Sunset from a breathtaking point of view (afternoon option)
• See the hidden monastery of Ypapanti from a close distance (morning option)
• Visit The hidden Hermit Caves (afternoon option)
• Free time to visit one monastery inside (morning option)

• Monastery’s entrance fee which is 5€ per person for each monastery
• Tips (optional)

Seize the chance to uncover the secret trails from Kalambaka to the Meteora rocks. By participating in this tour with our experienced team, you will gain insights into the area’s history and discover how the first monks ascended the rocks to construct the monasteries. Amidst lush landscapes, you will witness stunning views and create unforgettable memories. Delve into hidden monasteries and ruins on the unexplored side of Meteora, accessible solely by foot!
Opt for either the morning or afternoon tour, and allow our local guides to lead you to the hidden side of Meteora.

• Νot recommend for children under 10 years

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.