Meteora Monasteries Excursion

Do you want to discover the most famous monasteries in Greece? We'll explore their rich history, recognized as World Heritage Sites, on this day trip to Meteora by bus from Thessaloniki.

Description

At the scheduled time, we'll meet below the statue of Eleftherios Venizelos and depart onboard a bus. After approximately 3 hours, with a short coffee stop, we'll arrive at the Meteora Monasteries, which are suspended above the rocks.

Throughout the tour, we'll admire the outside of the 6 main monasteries. The Monastery of Saint Stephen is known for its sacred works carved into wood, while the Monastery of the Holy Trinity features 140 steep steps. Other notable monasteries include Rousanou, with its depiction of the martyrdom of saints, and Varlaam, which has 16th-century frescoes. The 14th-century Great Meteoro and St. Nicholas Monastery, known for frescoes by Theophanes of Crete, will also be highlighted.

We will visit the interior of 2 monasteries, varying by the day of the tour. Afterwards, we'll pass through Kalambaka and Kastraki, stopping at a local restaurant for lunch. Following the meal, we’ll return to the meeting point in Thessaloniki, concluding the excursion after 11 hours.

What Monasteries Will We Visit?

We’ll see the exterior of all 6 monasteries, and visit 2 of them based on the following schedule:

Monday: Varlaam and RousanouWednesday: San Esteban and VarlaamThursday and Friday: Rousanou and San EstebanSaturday and Sunday: San Esteban and Varlaam

Please note that the two monasteries visited may vary, but each tour guarantees access to 2 monasteries in Meteora.