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From Thessaloniki: Meteora Monasteries & Caves Full-Day Trip
·Athens, Greece
Free Cancellation
Meals Included
- Experiences
Tickets can be cancelled up to 72 hours before the booking date. Rescheduling is available.
Bring some cash (around €5 per person) for monastery offerings.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good traction for navigating the varied terrain.
Carry a refillable water bottle and a light snack, especially in the warmer months.
Remember to bring your own earphones and a fully charged smartphone for the audio guide.
Feel free to take photos outdoors, but avoid capturing images inside chapels or of monks and nuns without permission.
Please note that drones are not allowed without prior approval due to privacy and conservation concerns.
Wheelchair access is limited in Meteora due to its terrain and the need to climb stairs at each monastery.
If you have mobility challenges, St. Stephen’s Monastery offers easier access compared to others.
Your tour starts at 8 am. Meet your guide at the Venizelos Statue on the corner of Aristotelous & Egnatia Street.
Depending on the day, you will visit 2 monasteries. Note that each monastery has a designated closing day per week, which may alter the tour itinerary.
Most monasteries require a €5 offering per person, payable in cash at the entrance.
Ensure to dress respectfully. Men should wear long pants, while women are advised to cover their shoulders and wear knee-length skirts.
Transportation between sites is arranged via local minibuses or shuttle coaches for your convenience.
Restrooms are available at major monasteries like Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen’s. A small tip may be requested for their use.
Inside the monasteries, guides are not permitted. However, you can opt for multi-language audio guides for independent exploration.
Athens, Greece
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Your tour voucher will be sent to your email immediately upon booking.
To ensure a smooth experience, aim to reach the meeting spot 15 minutes prior to your scheduled guided tour.
Present your digital voucher along with a valid ID when you arrive at the designated meeting point.
Locate your tour guide at Aristotelous Square and Egnatia Street, right by the Venizelos Statue.
Address: Egnatia 78, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece.
