Full-Day Meteora Monasteries & Hermit Caves Tour from Athens

Discover the captivating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora and its ancient monasteries on this Full-Day Meteora Monasteries & Hermit Caves Tour from Athens. This bus tour is one of the best full-day tours Athens has to offer.

This popular Meteora tour starts at St. Larissis and lasts approximately 14 hours. Travelers who have booked this Meteora tour before have rated their experience an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 680 reviews.

Go on an unforgettable journey to Meteora and travel in a modern, comfortable coach for a scenic ride to Kalambaka. Explore three active monasteries, a van tour of the others, a visit to the intriguing hermit caves of Badovas, and return to Athens in the late evening.

In Kalabaka, you'll take a leisurely lunch break in the charming village of Kastraki and have a restroom stop. Uncover the hidden hermit caves of Badovas and hear stories of the hermits and monks who once lived there.

Visit iconic monasteries like Agios Stefanos, accessible via a small bridge. Learn about its 12th-century history and founders, Hosios Antonios and Hosios Philotheos. St. Stephen’s Monastery features two cathedrals, one from the 16th century and another from the 18th century, dedicated to Saint Charalambos.

Varlaam Monastery, the second largest, was founded in the mid-14th century by Hosios Varlaam. Its elegant monastery, Catholicon, was built in honor of Agioi Pantes in 1541-42, with stunning decorations added in 1548.

The Great Meteoron Monastery, the largest and oldest, stands atop a gigantic rock. Founded by Saint Athanasios, the Meteorite is a testament to the systematic koenovion organization, a form of structured communal living arrangement practiced by Orthodox Christian monks. The Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), accessible via 140 steps, offers breathtaking panoramic views. Dating back to 1362, it's close to Saint Stephen’s Nunnery.

The Holy Monastery of Roussanou, founded by probable hermit settlers, has a lower elevation, making it more accessible. Its main cathedral, founded in the late 16th century, became a convent in 1988 despite damage during World War II. The Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Anapafsas, encountered on our way, dates back to the late 14th century.

The exact address of your departure location is Athens 104 37, Greece. The departure time is 8:00 AM. The tour is offered in English. It can accommodate up to 35 participants. For an enhanced experience, group bookings are limited to 15 travelers. Please also note that entrance fees to the monasteries are not included in the tour package and are to be paid on-site.

Make sure to thoroughly explore the "Included" and "Good to know" sections below to find out more about the inclusions and insights provided by this full-day tour. The cancellation policy for this full-day tour is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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