Do not miss the opportunity to visit the curious monasteries of Meteora, perched high up on cliff summits, departing from Athens!
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, these Orthodox-Christian monasteries are located in northern Greece and date back to the period of antiquity. These “monasteries in the sky” got their name from the rock formations on which they were built. According to ancient lore, these rock formations were sent to earth from the sky.
To discover Meteora, take the train in the morning from the Athens railway station to the small village of Kalambaka. During your train voyage, admire the landscape of the Greek countryside.
In Kalambaka, your English-language driver will wait for you holding a sign with your name and will take you to the monasteries. For 4 hours, you will have the time to explore 3 monasteries at your own rhythm and learn more about their history. You will also discover the hermit caves of Badovas.
At the end of the day, return to Kalambaka where you will have time to wander the town, eat and buy souvenirs. But make sure to not miss your return train!