Meteora Monasteries Excursion

Do you want to discover the most famous monasteries in Greece? We'll explore the rich history of these holy places, declared 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 on a bus. After approximately 3 hours, with a short coffee stop, we will arrive at Meteora, known for its suspended monasteries.

During the tour, we'll admire the exterior of the 6 main monasteries. The Monastery of Saint Stephen is noted for its sacred wooden carvings, while the Monastery of the Holy Trinity features 140 steep steps. We will also see Rousanou, known for its portrayal of the martyrdom of saints, Varlaam Monastery with its 16th-century frescoes, the 14th-century Great Meteoro monastery, and St. Nicholas, noted for frescoes by Theophanes of Crete.

We'll visit the inside of 2 monasteries, varying by day. After the tour, we will pass through Kalambaka and Kastraki, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. We will then return to Thessaloniki, concluding the excursion after 11 hours.

What Monasteries Will We Visit?

We will see the exterior of the 6 monasteries, and visit the inside of 2, depending on the day:

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

Please note that the 2 monasteries visited may vary from the planned program, but you are guaranteed to visit 2 monasteries in Meteora on any tour day.