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From Kalampaka: 5-Hour Hiking Tour of Meteora

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107 reviews

Activity provider: Visit Meteora
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    From Kalampaka: 5-Hour Hiking Tour of Meteora

    Activity provider: Visit Meteora

    4.9

    107 reviews

    From US$ 37.73 per person

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    Take a guided morning hike in Meteora to see the best views of the area's 6 Eastern Orthodox monasteries made of sandstone rock. On this 5-hour tour, enjoy fresh air and marvel at the jaw-dropping panoramic views from this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    Duration 5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Pickup included
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    Experience

    Highlights
    • Go on a guided hike through the rocks and hills of Meteora
    • Take in amazing panoramic views of the surrounding sandstone pillars
    • Visit 1 of the 6 Eastern Orthodox monasteries located in the area
    • Discover the Monastery of Great Meteoron or the Varlaam Monastery
    • Learn about the local fauna, history, and myths of the area
    Full description
    The ideal way to experience Meteora’s unique beauty and interesting rock formations is by walking, as it is the only way to really observe the impressive rock formations and strange patterns. On a half-day guided hike, you will be taken up close to these structures and led directly to the best vantage points in the area. After being transported from Kalampaka, the hiking tour begins from Kastraki Square, continuing to Dupiani Hermitage. Pass below the ruined Pantokratoros Monastery on the north side of Dupiani's rock, arriving at the Ypapanti Monastery and the ruins of St. Dimitrios, a monastery destroyed by the Ottomans in 1808 during a local uprising. From there, the trail leads all the way up to the impressive Great Meteoro and Varlaam monasteries, 2 of 6 total Eastern Orthodox monasteries in the area, all part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the grounds, and afterward, go down from Varlaam to St. George the Madilas to see the place where the local children climb with only a rope to dedicate offerings to St. George.
    Includes
    • Pickup and drop-off
    • Mountain guide
    • Map
    • Bottle of water
    • Great Meteoron and Varlaam Monastery entry fees (€3 per person per monastery)
    • Food and drinks not specified
    • Guide inside the monasteries
    • Tips
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 7 years
    • People with heart problems
    • Visually impaired people
    • People with low level of fitness
    • People with mobility impairments

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Hat
    • Snacks
    • Comfortable clothes
    • Cash

    Not allowed

    • Sandals or flip flops
    • Pets
    • Sleeveless shirts

    Know before you go

    • Suitable walking shoes are required, which means no flip-flops. Suggestions: walking boots or sneakers, or closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles.
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 107 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Service
      4.9/5
    • Organization
      4.9/5

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    We were the only 3 participants on this hike so it was like our own private tour at our own pace. Our guide Kostas was very knowledgeable, helpful and funny as well. He provided us with a walking stick which came in handy and very useful. It was a long easy hike with amazing views well worth the time and effort.

    March 27, 2023

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    Excellent hiking tour! Our guide, Christos, was very knowledgeable about everything from the monasteries to the geology to the plants, and also shared many fun stories about climbing in the area. I wouldn't call this an easy hike - a bit over 5 hours and very steep steps/trail coming down from the monastery - but perfectly doable for anyone with some hiking experience. The route was mostly shaded, which was wonderful.

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    March 27, 2023

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Greece Verified booking

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    A scenic uphill walk, mostly shaded, that anyone with good mobility can easily accomplish. Lots of stops for photos and information (from a knowledgable guide) that made the walk very enjoyable. Allowed time for entrance to one monastery (3 euro entrance fee not included) but be sure to bring a skirt (ladies) or you will be required to purchase one for 3.50 euro.

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    March 27, 2023

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