Meteora Sunset: Hidden Treasures Tour-Small Size Goup

Overview

Experience the enchanting beauty of nature's daily farewell as the sun sets in a breathtaking display of colors and tranquility. This tour is a journey into the heart of twilight, where the world transforms into a canvas of serene hues, and the sky itself becomes an artist. The Meteora Sunset Tour starts at the old town of Kalampaka, where you get to visit the Byzantine Church of the Dormition of Virgin Mary. Afterwards, we will lead you to the Hidden Hermitages of Bandovas and right before the sun starts setting behind the beautiful rocks, we stop around Meteora for photos. This tour is finished by a final stop at the Psaropetra rock, the most panoramic viewpoint in the area to enjoy the sunset.

Itinerary

1. Kalambaka

   Kalabaka is a town and seat of the municipality of Meteora in the Trikala regional unit. The Meteora monasteries are located near the town. A Greek inscription on the wall of one of the town's oldest churches (Saint John the Baptist) testifies to the existence of an ancient Greek settlement under the name Aiginion. In the 10th century AD, it was known as Stagoi (Σταγοί). The meaning of the word Kalabaka is of a Turkish origin and means "powerful fortress".

   · 10 min

2. Kastraki

   Hidden right next to Kastraki, lies the path to the secret Hermitages of Badovas. Follow our guide who will reveal you a spot you can not imagine. This unique place will uncover you the life of the first monks arriving in Meteora before 1000 years.

   · 50 min

3. Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary

   Explore a 1000 years old church which was built in the acropolis of kalabaka and over the ruins of an anccient temple of god Apollo. Turn yourself to archeologists and find all the ancient ruins from the temple embeded in the wall. See the amazing frescoes in there and an old mosaic floor revealed beneath current floor.

   · 45 min· Admission not included

4. Agios Stefanos

   Explore the first convent of the area. Monastery was founded in 14th century by monk Antonios and was bombed during WWII and depopulated. From 1941 monastery was empty of life since 1961 when nuns asked and took permition to reconstruct the broken section and organize the first convent of the area.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

5. Monastère de Varlaam

   The monastery of Varlaam, which was the first that a pulley system was used from monks so they could bring materials on the top of the rock easier and safer. The monastery has an amazing museum and also you can admire the original pulley sytem and the frescoes of the great artist Frago catellano.

   · 10 min· Admission not included

6. Monastères des Météores

   The monastery of Tranfiguration of Jesus is the first monastic community in the area. Before blessed Athanasion of Mt Athos started this monastic community monks were living in Meteora only as hermits or ascetics. A monastery with a great almost 700 years history.

   · 20 min· Admission not included

7. Monastère de Aghia Triada (Sainte Trinité)

   The Monastery which is known for the James Bond movie for your eyes only and the third oldest in the area.

   · 10 min· Admission not included

8. The convent of Santa Barbara. The monastery was founded in 16th century and is the newest from the 6 still active. Started as all of them as a men community, monks, but at the year 1988 and after the monastery was barely abandaned nuns asked and they took permition to create the second convevt of the area.

   · 20 min· Admission not included

9. While you entering the area of Meteora the first monastery you will see is the St Nikolas Anapafsas one. The monastery is built over a narrow rock in a vertical way and is hosting monks from 15th century.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup included.

Be ready about 10 minutes prior to the tour's starting time.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Baby seat available (upon request)

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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