Meteora – ThermopylaePrivate Full-Day
Duration
10-12 hours (approx.)
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
8 people
Languages
English
1-4 persons: Mercedes E Class 480€ 5-8 persons: Viano Mercedes 850€
- +30 210 44 012 47
- Athens Center
About this tour
Join our full day tour and experience the majesty of Ancient Greece. Explore breathtaking monasteries and witness the rebirth of the most glorious battle in history, the 300 Spartans, with our exclusive tours. Trust the locals to provide you with a stress-free journey and personalized service tailored to your needs. The duration of this tour is approximately 10 to 12 hours.
Travel in style and comfort in our luxurious vehicles equipped with top-of-the-line amenities, such as air-condition and Wi-Fi. Travel in style and comfort in our luxurious vehicles equipped with top-of-the-line amenities, such as air-condition and Wi-Fi. All of our drivers are fluent in English, and we can provide you with French and German speakers, upon request. With their extensive training and deep understanding of Greece’s rich culture and history, our drivers are the perfect guides to provide you with an unforgettable tour and cater to your every need.
1 to 3 people: Luxury sedan4 to 8 people: Luxury van
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infant seats available upon request
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Ideal For
Travelers who want to experience the majesty of Meteora and visit Thermopylae to learn more about Ancient Greece.
Pick-up/Drop-off and Time Details
Our drivers will pick you up from your point of choice in Athens at no extra cost and they will then drop you off at the same address. Pick-up and drop-off to locations outside of Athens is available at extra cost. The tour usually starts around 08:00-10:00, upon communication with your driver.
For airport pickup or drop-off, you need to add the respective option, while buying the tour.
What's Included
- Snacks and bottled water
- Wi-Fi on board
- Fuel and tolls
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not Included
- Lunch, other beverages and meals
- Entrance fees for all the attractions
- Official tour guide
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
1 hour
1 hour
The Battlefield of Thermopylae is a site of great historical significance, located in central Greece. It is where the famous Battle of Thermopylae took place in 480 BC, in which a small force of Greek soldiers held off a much larger Persian army for three days. The battlefield is now a popular tourist destination and offers a chance to explore the ruins of the ancient battle and learn about the heroic efforts of the Greek soldiers.
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Serene, spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breathtaking, immense, inspiring, impressive. These are only some of the words people very often use in an effort to describe the Meteora phenomenon, an awe-insipring site that words cannot actually fully describe. Immerse yourself in nature’s grandeur, history, and architecture, and connect with your spiritual side. The vertical cliffs of Meteora, rising up to 400m above Kalambaka, offer absolute isolation, inner peace, and harmony. The historical monasteries located at the top of the cliffs, are a true wonder of the world and a testament to human determination and devotion. Only 6 of the initial 24 monasteries have survived, dating back to the 14th to 16th century. These monasteries were built by monks who previously lived in individual caves and were united in their vision to create a spiritual haven. It took years to carry the construction material to the top of rocks, using ropes, folding ladders, nets and baskets. You can visit the monasteries even if your interests are not deeply religious, since they are still an awe-inspiring sight.
Saint Varlaam Monastery is one of the six remaining monasteries built on the towering rocks of Meteora, Greece. It is an Eastern Orthodox monastery that is part of the Meteora and is situated at the top of a rocky precipice that is 373 metres above the valley floor.
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1 hour
Roussanou Monastery was built on a vertical pillar that is sixty metres high, and 484 metres above sea level. The entire surface (500 m2) of the top of the pillar is covered by the monastery buildings, which are built in such a manner that the various natural and man-made elements blend into one harmonious whole.
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1 hour
Kastraki (meaning ‘small castle’) is a small, peaceful village that from afar looks like an eagle’s nest at the bottom of the gigantic rocks of Meteora. There, you can enjoy an unforgettable lunch at a picturesque place.