Full-Day Meteora Tour from Athens

After pickup from your hotel in Athens or Piraeus, you will travel across the Plain of Thessaly. Once you arrive, discover the monasteries of Meteora. These monasteries not only give a glimpse into the ancient monastic life of the Orthodox Church, but they also are in one of the most breathtaking locations in Greece.

The wind has carved out great sandstone columns that overlook the plain and around the 11th century AD people began to gather here to seek a spiritual life. Visit the Monastery of Agios Stefanos, perched on a towering pinnacle of rock. It is the easiest of the monasteries to reach by a small bridge. It is known for its beautiful Cathedral dedicated to St. Charalambos and contains his relics, however this is only open to the public on the two days of the year when the monastery has feasts to the saints.

Whilst in the area, visit the site of the Leonidas’ 300 Spartans stand against the mighty army of the Xerxes of Persia: Thermopylae, or the 'Hot Gates.'