Private tour in Kalabaka Dimitrios M

Discover the monasteries of Meteora with a Licensed Guide

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Dimitrios M.

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My name is Dimitrios and I'm a Licensed, Qualified Tour Guide, who's been involved in Tourism since 2013. I was born and raised in Meteora-Kalambaka, where my family has lived continuously since the 18th century. I'm a passionate scholar and lover of history and art, plus a deep connoisseur of Meteora. I love to share my knowledge of Greek culture and introduce visitors to my homeland, discussing our geological phenomenon as well as the construction and art of our monasteries. I organize special historical, religious, cultural and hiking guided tours for small or large groups in these monasteries, offering special routes dedicated to introducing monastic life, the frescoes and architecture of the 14th -16th centuries in order to present the history, religion and traditions of Greece to visitors. I graduated from the National Tourist Guides College in Thessaloniki (two & a half years of professional formation with course subjects: history, art history and archaeology). In addition, I studied for another two & a half years at the college of Religious Tourism & Pilgrimage Tours, devoting myself to go more in depth in the religious art of the Middle Ages. From 1993, I started studying Byzantine painting and I maintain a traditional icon painting and restoration workshop in Meteora. Therefore, I have been passionately involved in the study of medieval art. Tours can also be tailored considering a variety of factors. From group size (I offer from private tours to school groups) to age (whether it be for high school students, college students, elderly people, etc. ) and interests (to focus more on the historical, archaeological, or else). All my tours can be customized according to your requests. Embrace the beauty of Meteora discovering the culture of the monastic life and the medieval period with me as your guide. You will partake in an experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Enjoy every aspect of your stay in Greece! Licensed and Qualified Tourist Guide Graduated from the National College of Tourist Guides in Thessaloniki, Greece. (Formation with course subjects: history, archaeology, art history, anthropology, geology). Graduated from College of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Tours Graduated from School of Fine Arts, specialized in Woodcarving Studies of medieval - byzantine painting Active icon painter and restorer of antique paintings I can not drive you in my car during the tour but I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Kalabaka tour

Take this tour and spend time to feel the energy of this amazing area. The views and the landscape will be a fantastic experience to live and to remember! Trust a local Licensed and Qualified Tourist Guide, experienced and with a great love for this place! A complex of huge rocks, caves and on the top of the rocks still active monasteries inhabited by monks since the 14th century AD is waiting you to discover ! You will spend time to walk into the area, visit two or even three of the active Christian monasteries on the top of the rocks and discover the caves - hermitages of the first monks. Join this classic, authentic tour in Meteora and meet its most cherished local legends through the eyes of a local knowledgeable guide. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and discover unearthing hidden gems most travelers don’t know about.

Your Kalabaka tour itinerary

ITINERARY • After we meet in Kalabaka or Kastraki at your hotel or a meeting point, we will drive for about 10 minutes to Meteora. We will start the tour with presentation of the caves of the hermits monks of Badovas and we will see still well staying for over 800 years hermitages. • During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six magnificent monasteries and admire the interior of of two or three of them according to your desire and physical condition. • I will guide you in the interior of 2 or 3 monasteries and I will present you the geological phenomenon of Meteora and the history of the area. • During the guidance you we will present the architecture of the monasteries, the frescoes, you will be guided in the museums and you will discover the secrets of the monastic life. At the end of the guided tour inside, we can have some free time there. • At the end of the tour, we will drive back to your accommodation.

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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

In this tour I dont offer transportation, only guidance sevices. I will escort you in your car or if there is not place I will drive in my car and you will follow me with your car to the monasteries of Meteora for the guidance.

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Meeting location

Kalabaka, 422 00, Greece

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Tour categories
Religious Sites
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Tour reference number
1402132
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
French
Activity level
Moderate
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