We will start the excursion early in the morning ,you will have the
oportunity to visit the famous monasteries. This tour to Meteora offers
the unique experience of nature’s grandeur in conjunction with history,
architecture From the early Christian times, the Meteora vertical cliffs
were regarded as the perfect place to achieve absolute isolation, to
discover peace and harmony and, thus, to support man’s eternal
struggle for spiritual elevation.
Meteora is a truly inspiring and sensational setting of overwhelming rock formations, but one must also
be prepared to expect that this trip is much more than merely visiting an
exquisite landscape. In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone
peaks, monks settled on these ‘columns of the sky’ from the 11th century
onwards.
These monasteries were built, despite incredible difficulties, at
the time of the great revival of the eremetic ideal in the 15th century.
Their 16th-century frescoes mark a key stage in the development of
post-Byzantine painting. Meteora is included on the Unesco World
Heritage List.
You will have time to visit the monasteries and take amazing photos
because the view is imposing, unique and breathtaking . You will have
time for lunch and then we will travel back to Athens having seen one of
the most imposing parts all over the world.
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Day 1
Departure
Visit the Monastery of Saint Lucas
It is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine art and architecture and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list
Village of Arachova
We will continue via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova on the slopes of the splendid mountain Parnassus.
Visit Delphi
We will arrive at Delphi, where you can visit the archaeological site, the museum, the stadium and admire the Oracle of Delphi. The Oracle of Delphi was the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. After returning from the museum you will have the option to grab lunch at a local restaurant, of Greek delicious cuisine.
Kalambaka
We depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of central Greece which are of unique beauty. When we reach our destination we will have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 2
Visit Meteora
In the morning we will visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with the old monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky on top of huge rocks.
Thermopylae
We will return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (where there will be doing short stop to see the monument of Leonidas)
Return to Athens
