Highlights
Visit the world-famous Meteora and walk inside old Christian Monasteries
Learn the natural history about the marvelous millions-year-old rock formations
Awe at the breathtaking views and snap unforgettable photos of the landscape
Full Description
Begin your tour by crossing to the mainland with the local ferry. From there you will head towards Meteora for a tour of some of the most spectacular Orthodox monasteries. After crossing the mountainous area of Epirus, you can experience nature’s grandeur as you learn about Meteora’s history, architecture, and man’s everlasting desire to connect with the divine. From early Christian times, the vertical cliffs of Meteora were regarded as the perfect place to achieve absolute isolation, to discover peace and harmony, and thus, to support man’s eternal struggle for spiritual elevation.
Learn the story of how the Meteora rock formations were created millions of years ago and learn about the nature and the history of this extraordinary place from your guide. In the 9th century, monks began inhabiting them again and in the 14th century, the first monasteries were built. Nowadays, Meteora is home to one of the most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries.
Later the bus will take you back to Kalabaka town so that you enjoy free time for a meal, coffee, and/or shopping before you return to Corfu.
There is a dress code to enter Meteora monasteries.
Women will need to wear a long skirt that goes below their knees.
It’s not enough to keep your knees covered, so no trousers or shorts. It is also important to cover the shoulders, let’s note that they are much stricter about wearing a long skirt. So wear a long skirt/dress or have a scarf ready to tie around your pants.
However, all the monasteries have skirts and shawls at the entrances that you can borrow or buy.
Men should wear a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt (no sleeveless shirts) and pants, or long shorts that hit just below the knee.
Remember that the monasteries are places of worship, so be respectful and conduct yourself properly.
In each monastery, there is an entrance fee of 3 Euros per person. Kids up to 12 years old, don’t pay the entrance fee to the monastery.
The monasteries do not accept credit card.
Not Suitable For
People with mobility impairments
To Bring
Cash
Camera
Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Good To Know
This tour will take place rain or shine. Please note that lunch is not included.