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Meteora and Thermopylae Private Tour from Athens
- Duration13 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Meteora, a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries on this private full-day excursion. Departing from Athens, pass through the scenic towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala before arriving at Meteora, the name Meteora is used to define any rocky plateau or steep rock formation. The monasteries were built between the 14th and 19th centuries, their location was chosen carefully so that the monks could be as close as possible to God.
What to expect
Athens
Athens, Greece
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or your apartment early in the morning. The travel time is about 4,5 hours.
Great Meteoron Monastery
Eparhiacos dromos Meteoron, Kalambaka, 42200, Greece
We arrive at Meteora and visit three Monasteries. Breathtaking at first site, the Monasteries are of great cultural and natural importance. Split from earthquakes, weathered from the wind and the water over millions of millions of years, these immense rocks are an authentic masterpiece of mother nature. The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries. The six (of an original 24) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the name means "lofty", "elevated", and is etymologically related to meteor. Please be modestly dressed. Women are suggested to wear long skirts & long sleeves. If you do not have, you will be given a skirt in your way in.
Meteora
Kastraki, 422 00, Greece
Free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern with your friends and family or shopping at Kastraki, a picturesque village near Meteora.
Leonidas Monument
Lamia, Thermopylae, 350 09, Greece
On our way back to Athens we will make a stop at the battlefield of Thermopylae to admire the statue of king Leonidas. Leonidas was a king of the Greek city-state of Sparta and had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, where he led the allied Greek forces to a last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) while attempting to defend the pass from the invading Persian army; he died at the battle and entered myth as the leader of the 300 Spartans. While the Greeks lost this battle, they were able to expel the Persian invaders in the following year.
Athens
Athens, Greece
We will be back to Athens late in the afternoon. The travel time is about 4,5 hours.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations331
The operator lists 331 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Foivos Hotel Athens20 Kanari Konstadinou, Moschato, Athens, 183 44, Greece
- Alter Athens HotelZoodochou Pigis 100, Athens, 11473, Greece
- Aether Athens Urban HotelLeoforos Georgiou Kafantari 27, Athens, 11631, Greece
- Zenith Hotel13 Xouthou, Omonoia Square, Athens, 104 32, Greece
- Athens City Plaza43 Veranzerou Street, Athens, 10432, Greece
- ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence2-4 Achilleos Street, Athens, 104 37, Greece
- Apollo Hotel10 Achilleos Street, Metaxourghio Square, Athens, 104 36, Greece
- Titania Hotel52 Panepistimiou Ave., Athens, 106 78, Greece
- Athens Zafolia HotelLeoforos Alexandras 87-89, Athens, 11474, Greece
- Philippos HotelMitseon 3, Athens, 117 42, Greece
- The Editor Athens Hotel5-7 Voreou, Karori, Athens, 10551, Greece
- Anixis23 Leoforos Marathonos, Athens, 145 65, Greece
- Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre By IHGMichalacopoulou Street 50, Athens, 11528, Greece
- Novotel AthenesMichail Voda 4, Athens, 104 39, Greece
- Hotel Tier CollectionViktoros Ougko 31, Athens, 10437, Greece
- Hotel ByronVyronos 19, Athens, 10558, Greece
- Bob W Athens EolouVyssis 2, Athens, 105 51, Greece
- Ambrosia Suites52 Sokratous, Athens, 104 31, Greece
- Exarchion Hotel55 Themistokleous, Athens, 106 83, Greece
- Hotel Carolina55 Kolokotroni, Athens, 105 60, Greece
- Brazil Hotel62 Filis, Victoria Square, Athens, 104 34, Greece
- Hotel PhedraCherefontos 16, Athens, 105 58, Greece
- Royal Olympic Hotel28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str., Athens, 117 43, Greece
- New Hotel16, Filellinon Str., 1 Navarchou Nikodimou Str., Syntagma Square, Athens, 105 57, Greece
- City Center Athenes Rooms59 Solomou 3 Floor, Athens, 10432, Greece
- Tempi HotelAiolou 29, Athens, 105 51, Greece
- Jason Inn12 Agion Assomaton, Athens, 105 53, Greece
- Hotel Athinea7 Vilara, Athens, 104 37, Greece
- Art HotelMarni 27, Athens, 104 32, Greece
- Pinguino Hostel Athens92 Voriou Ipirou, Athens, 10444, Greece
- Amazon HotelMitropoleos 19, Pentelis 7, Athens, 105 57, Greece
- Apollonion Hotel1 Leonidou, Athens, 104 37, Greece
- Ilisia Hotel Athens25, Michalakopoulou Avenue, Athens, 115 28, Greece
- Museum Hotel16, Bouboulinas Str, Athens, 106 82, Greece
- Hotel StadionLeoforos Vasileos Konstantinou, Athens, 11635, Greece
- Best Western My Athens Hotel3 Keramikou, Kerameikou & Zinonos, Athens, 104 37, Greece
- Parthenon Hotel Athens, Vassilicos House of Hospitality6 Makri, Athens, 117 42, Greece
- Athens Ikon21 Mitropoleos, Syntagma, Athens, 105 57, Greece
- Polis Grand HotelVeranzerou 10, Athens, 104 32, Greece
- Leandros Hotel415 Leoforos Vouliagmenis, Athens, 163 46, Greece
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place. Your driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby or at the entrance, in case of apartment, to pick you up.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 10 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (1–80)
Additional information
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the monasteries with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Product code
- 323957P13
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.9/ 522 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (12) and Tripadvisor (10).
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