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It’s really easy to get there on a day trip About a 3-hour drive from either Athens or Thessaloniki, Meteora is a worthwhile day trip, despite the long travel times. While Meteora looks to be out of the way, in reality, it’s an easy day trip from two of the most popular mainland Greece cities: Thessaloniki and Athens.
Jan 16, 2024 · Meteora monasteries opening days and hours in winter (November 1st to March 31st): Great Meteoron Monastery: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; Varlaam Monastery: 9 AM – 3 PM, closed on Thursdays and Fridays; Roussanou Monastery: 10 AM- 2 PM, closed on Wednesdays.
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5 days ago · 1 review. 1. Re: Meteora - is it worth it? 2 years ago. A day trip will not do it justice, you have to stay overnight to absorb the beauty and the atmosphere. So, yes, it can be done, and since the site is small, you can see all of the monasteries in a few hours. And Meteora is definitely a must see while in Greece.
- You find information about the different monasteries - including opening hours - here: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh3530.jsp?obj_id=2442
- A day trip by a tour operator will be very disappointing - you will spend over 8 hours in a bus, be herded like cattle through one or two of the se...
- Hi there you want to do Athens some Islands and Meteora in one week ?? l think you need to do a bit more research and talk to some one that knows s...
- You could consider combining a trip to Skopelos or Skiathos islands with a visit to Meteora. Five years ago, we went with friends to Skopelos, Volo...
- However, I agree with post #4 that one week is not enough time to visit Athens, Meteora and an island.
- Actually, I see no sense in going to an island. The coastline is the same as the mainland's coastline, the villages are the same, the monasteries a...
- I agree with post #7, the Pelion Peninsula, south of Volos, felt exactly as if we were on on island. It's very easy to combine a stay on the Pelion...
- Really appreciate everyone's comments which are quite helpful. I was thinking I could do 1 day in Athens, 2 Meteora, 4 (total) in one or two island...
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Mar 6, 2024 · Here are a few tips that will make your trip to Meteora in 2024 easier: Entry to each monastery is 3€ – This means that in total, you will spend 18€ per person to visit all six monasteries. Know the (dress) code – Women are required to wear a long skirt and cover their shoulders, whereas men are not allowed to wear shorts.
Feb 27, 2024 · This full-day tour and this full-day tour takes the train from Athens before arriving at the UNESCO Heritage Site of Meteora. You’ll visit 3 of the 6 historical monasteries of Meteora as well as the Caves of Badovas with lunch included. Another good option is this full-day tour. This option includes the train ride to and from Athens on the ...
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Monastery of St. Barbara. Established in the mid-16th century, the Monastery of St. Barbara ( Rousanoú) was fully decorated by 1560. It’s used as a nunnery and serves as the residence of 13 nuns. You can tour many of parts of the remaining six monasteries that still have monks and nuns in residence.
Check out this full day train tour from Athens to Meteora Monasteries, and book it here at the price of today, [todaysdate]. You’ll travel by train by yourself, meet the guide and the other members of your group in the Kalabaka train station, and get on a luxury minibus for a 3.5-hour tour of the Meteora Monasteries.
