12-Hour Meteora Monasteries & Thermopylae Battlefield Tour From Athens
Highlights
Athens, Meteora
battlefield, religious, sightseeing
Group Tour
12 Hours
Easy
English, Greek
Description
Delve into the ocean of spirituality as this tour takes you to some of the most significant religious and historical sites in Greece, such as the battlefield of Thermopylae, Meteora monasteries, followed by a delectable lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant in the city.
Itinerary
-
Meteora Monasteries & Thermopylae Battlefield Tour From Athens
Pick up from the hotel in Athens and head to the central mainland of Greece.
Visit the battlefield of Thermopylae or Hot Gates, where 300 brave Spartans, lead by their King Leonidas, fought for the freedom of Greece.
Proceed to Kalabaka and Kastraki via Trikala and Karditsa.
Explore the famous Meteora monasteries, a famous pilgrimage site of orthodox Christianity, built on high pillars on the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios River and Pindus Mountains.
Discover other monasteries such as St. Nicolas, Grande Meteoro, Varlaam, Rousannou, Holy Trinity and St. Stephen.
Taste the famous Greek cuisine at a traditional tavern either in Kalambaka or Kastraki.
Return to the hotel in Athens.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
-
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | /group |
|
This is a group tour |
|