Private tour in Athens Chris P

Full Day Meteora Tour from Athens

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Chris P.

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I was born in central Greece in 1972. I live in Athens since 1993 and I have been a licensed professional taxi driver ever since. I have been an exclusive taxi driver up to 1998 when I started cooperating with Athenian Travel Agencies, working under strict schedules and deadlines. In the Olympic Games of 2004, I served as the personal driver of the famous NBC journalist Brian Williams. Since then, I have been cooperating with many other tour sites and agencies, making guided tours in Athens and all around Greece mainland. Regarding my driving, I believe that safety comes first and I make sure that passengers feel comfortable, relaxed and enjoy a tour that can always be adjusted to their needs. As I always like to offer high-quality services, to evolve, and share my expertise with other people, I continuously enrich my knowledge of Greek history that I like so much. I am a friendly, pleasant personality and can discuss with my customers' aspects of contemporary life in Greece, traditions, and habits, to enhance a better understanding of Greek culture. I joined ToursByLocals to offer Athens tours and Greece tours at the mainland. I can guarantee you a memorable lifetime experience during your visit in Athens and Greece overall! I ensure you that after taking the tour, you will love Athens and Greece as much as I do! I am a professional licensed taxi driver for over 25 years in Athens city. I am a professional tour operator and travel agent in Athens-Greece authorized by the national Greek tourism organization. I had been trained by the American Embassy and was a private security driver for NBC American TV channel personnel at the Athens Olympic Games of 2004. I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments and museums. I will share with you my knowledge of history, and show you pictures of what you are about to see before you enter each site/museum.

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Overview of your Athens tour

What urged me in planning this day trip tour was the completion of the E65 new modern and safe highway, a massive construction work, anticipated years now. This saves us one entire hour of driving as we skip the mountain turns, and gives more time to explore Meteora! The unique sky scrapping rocky Meteora, that there is no other worldwide! That is why it is included in Unesco's heritage monuments. The view is breathtaking, justifying the name "Meteora (meaning that something is just hanging out there, hanging from nowhere). We visit the Monasteries used to worship the one and only God of Christianity, following Byzantine era, showing man's courage and faith to build those Monasteries up there. It really feels divine, and makes you meditate and think of what really matters in life. . . After our visit we'll have lunch to a very nice traditional Greek restaurant and make one more stop to Thermopylae (Hot Gates) site, before return to Athens again, and finish our tour.

Your Athens tour itinerary

- Starting our tour from Athens, we drive the national highway, passing through the biggest Greek plain of Thessaly. We pass through lovely landscapes and get a view of Mountain Olympus-the highest mountain of Greece, home of the 12 ancient Greek Gods. - We reach Meteora Monasteries; St. Nicolaos, Rousanou, Great Meteoro, Varlaam, Agia Triada, St. Stefan (Usually travellers get to visit 3 Monasteries during tour. Proper dress code is required) Each day of the week, 1 of the 6 Monasteries is closed for maintenance. - Lunch in a traditional Greek restaurant - Battle of Thermopylae Ground - Return to Athens Notes: - This tour is private and therefore subject to changes according to your wish and preferences.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Vehicle: Fully air conditioned, non smoking, Luxury, Mercedes Vito Tourer Minivan.

What's included
Other: - English speaking licensed tour driver. Kindly note that as an English-speaking professional driver, I am not a licensed tour guide and therefore not allowed by law to accompany you into the archaeological sites and museums. However, I will be giving you all history, info of what you are about to see and showing you pictures before you enter by yourselves and visit each site/museum. You will have more than enough time at your disposal. I will then be picking you up again to move you to the next site.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Admission fee for Monasteries
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Meeting location

Athens, Greece

Pick up point can be from: Airport, Cruise ship port, hotel / accommodation, bus station, train station. If pickup is from the port or bus, train station, airport, then you will meet me after you collect your luggage, I will be holding a sign with your name written on it.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
City Highlights
Day Trip
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
1366489
Languages
English
Greek
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Who is this private tour in Athens best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the breathtaking Meteora rock formations and Holy Monasteries in a single day trip from Athens. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and stunning landscapes. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families.

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