Private tour in Meteora Dimitrios M

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 308 USD

Meteora Byzantine Art & Hiking Tour through the Monks' Trails

Tour #1370462
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 8 people

4 hours

Public transportation

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Meteora tour:

In this unique tour which combines a cultural and hiking experience, you will have the opportunity to discover Meteora's history, art and architecture by visiting either the monastery of Saint Stephens or of The Holy Trinity, as well as the once in a lifetime experience to follow the centuries old footsteps of the first monks that did the trails that connect Meteora to the town of Kalambaka. Along the route, we will be making stops for pictures in striking panoramic hidden spots that only locals like myself know of. We'll also explore mostly unseen trails that are only reachable by hikers. You will enjoy the wonderful landscape, UNESCO World Heritage Site marvel accompanied by me, a knowledgeable and qualified licensed guide from the College of Religious Tourism. I also have studies in medieval painting and I'm a School of Fine Arts graduate as well, so I'll be uniquely able to provide commentary on the frescoes that we'll see inside the monastery's chapel.

Your Meteora tour itinerary

·After our meeting at your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki, we will take the public bus or a taxi and head to our destination, taking in Meteora's wonderful landscape. ·We will later arrive at Saint Stephen's monastery, where you'll learn of the geological phenomenon of Meteora and about monastic life. ·We will then step inside the monastery of Sainte Stephen's or the Holy Trinity (according to preference & availability) for a visit. ·Next, I'll present the frescoes of the monastery's chapel to you, using my expertise in 14th & 16th century art. ·Afterwards, we'll hike, from the old trails of the monks of Meteora to the town of Kalambaka. ·At the end of the tour I'll lead you on a guided visit of the 11th century unique byzantine church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary of Kalambaka where you'll discover the passage from the ancient Greek to the medieval Christian architecture. I'll also unveil the mysticism of its byzantine frescoes of the 11th - 16th centuries. ·At last, we'll return to your lodging.

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Transportation Details
Type: Public Transportation

This is a hiking tour that spans a distance of around 4km. Most of the hotels are close to the starting point of the trails, but in case they are far away we can use the public bus or a taxi that is going to drop us off at the beginning of the paths.

What's included
  • Other
  • Private Guide
  • Public Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Fee to go inside the monasteries.
Meeting location

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  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories

City Highlights

Religious Sites

Languages
Fluent

Spanish

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

Greek

Conversational

French

Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

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Size:

up to 8 people

Duration:

4 hours

Transportation:

Public transportation

Party Size:

1

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$ 308 USD

Book with a 20% deposit!

Size:

up to 8 people

Duration:

4 hours

Transportation:

Public transportation

Party Size:

1

Select tour date
Select tour start time

View our Cancellation policy

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