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Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki
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Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki
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11 hours (Approx.)
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Offered in: English
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview
Making a day trip to the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora from Thessaloniki can be difficult without a self-drive car. This full-day tour eliminates transport stresses: taking you direct to the medieval rock-pinnacle monasteries by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or coach, and with a guide to explain the monasteries’ construction, art, and history. On arrival, tour two of the six retreats and enjoy lunch (own expense) in nearby Kalampaka before your return.
- Admire the UNESCO-listed Meteora monasteries on a day trip from Thessaloniki
- Go direct to the monasteries with ease, without train or bus changes
- Tour and hear tales about two of the rock retreats that you might miss alone
- Includes return transport, with tickets and lunch in Kalampaka at your cost
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What's Included
Transport to and from Meteora
English speaking excursion attendant
Basic travel insurance (during transport)
The visiting ticket to each monastery, which costs 3 euros per monastery for all visitors except those of Greek nationality and is paid directly at the entrance.
The tour of the Meteora monasteries.
The cost of the lunch at the restaurant
Departure & Return
Departure Point
1: White Tower of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 546 21, Greece2: Makedonia Palace Hotel, Leof. Meg. Alexandrou 2, Thessaloniki 546 40, Greece
3: Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos, Egnatia 78, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece
4: Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki, Monastiriou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece
5: The Met Hotel, 26is Oktovriou 48, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
Departure Time
8:00 AM
Return Details
Returns to original departure pointAdditional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Our trip attendant shall wear a clothing with the AMMON Express marking so that he will be recognisable easily.
- You should be at the departure points 5’ before the time indicated in the schedule. The bus cannot remain at designated stops, except for boarding.
- The monasteries have strict dress rules prohibiting entry to male visitors wearing shorts and women visitors with sleeveless sweatshirts.
- The approach to the monasteries is achieved through stairs and requires comfortable footwear.
- Please be consistent with the exact appointment times specified by the Ammon Express escort, so that the excursion to Meteora will remain unforgettable to all participants.
- We wish you a nice excursion and a lot of fun!
- Share pictures and comments about your experience in the excursion.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY Ammon Express
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki?
A:
The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers.
See all safety measures taken by Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki.
See all safety measures taken by Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki.
Traveler Tips
- "Also bring snacks as the day is long and lunch was expensive." See review
- "breathtaking views, a place worthwhile visiting, explanation of the guide was not very elaborate , could be better" See review
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Majestic Meteora!
Mariah_H
, Oct 2020
Was a wonderful day trip to such a majestic place. Even though it was one of very few days of rain in Greece, it added to the mystery and ambiance of Meteora! The clouds rolling in through the rocks and between the monasteries was beautiful. Our guide Lazarus was helpful and funny, a great combination! Know that running these kinds of excursions in times of Covid is difficult, precautions we 'Ok' but felt the social distancing could have been a bit better for the van journey.
Response from Host , Oct 2020
Dear Mariah thank you for taking time to send us your comments! We really appreciate your feedback and we are very happy that even though Meteora were "dressed" in clouds and rain you found them as charming as we do with their winter fragrance! It is a magic environment where all types of weather fit perfectly! Even though we go 100% as per the Greek State's guidance about covid19, we will take into serious consideration your kind comment in order to assure the comfortable travel of our travelers! We hope to see you again!
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An outstanding experience
Philip
, Sep 2020
This was an exceptional tour which exceeded our expectations. Our driver/guide, Dimitri, was knowledgeable and entertaining, and attentive to everyone’s individual needs. Meteora is a “must see” destination and this tour gave us a great experience that we will always remember.
Response from Host , Sep 2020
Dear Philip thank you very much for taking time to send us your kind feedback! Meteora is indeed a "must see" destination from Thessaloniki, a unique experience for each traveler, with the breathtaking views, the beauty of the Holy Monasteries and these magical vibes of relaxation and peace up on the big rocks!
We are very happy that Dimitris helped you live it to the maximum with his careful attendance!
We hope to see you again!
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Fantastic Experience!
Stephanie_Z
, Sep 2020
Dimitiri was an excellent host. He was extremely efficient, friendly, funny, accommodating and made the experience so enjoyable. The trip itself is fantastic. The whole group were friendly and we always kept informed of the plans of the day by Dimitiri. I know the whole group really enjoyed the trip and lunch stop.
I have no faults about the trip at all. The tour was also extremely well organised and well adapted with the recent COVID changes and we were made to feel at ease despite new health regulations.
Response from Host , Sep 2020
Dear Stephanie thank you very much for taking time to send us your review! We really appreciate your nice words and we are very happy that your had an unforgettable time with us! Meteora is a unique place with breathtaking views indeed and combined with traditional Greek food takes it to another level! We hope to see you again in Thessaloniki or Athens!
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Fantastic tour of Meteora
Anthony_C
, Sep 2020
This tour was everything and more than I expected! Our guide Dimitris was excellent in his knowledge and enthusiasm, and we had an interesting and diverse group which helped. The views outside and within the monesteries were fantastic. A tour I will remember forever.
Response from Host , Sep 2020
Dear Anthon thank you very much for your comments! Meteora is a unique place in earth and we are very happy that we have the chance to share this beauty with our travelers! The breathtaking views and the interesting stories of our guides create these unforgettable memories to everyone! We hope to see you again!
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If only guide gave us more info
gracebkinoshita
, Jan 2020
spectacular sight. Not so great tour.
460raffik
, Sep 2019
the sight was amazing.
However the guides were really just escorts..we had very dull rest stops. twice at the same dull motorway cafeteria there and back. lunch at ugly restaurant nowhere near the scenic taverns beneath meteora. We had to pay extra entrance fees to the monasteries
i feel i was ripped off badly.
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amazing place to visit, but crowdy in some places
christine b
, Jun 2019
Disapoointing
Tour821872
, Jun 2019
I would have given it s 2 star but ai decided to add 1 for the tour attendant. She was trying really hard to smooth things out. First, the bus was very old. It even had built in ash trays in its seats. The airconditioner was barely working. It was hot. Then our tire got flat so we had to wait for it to be fixed. The good thing was that we waited at one of the rest areas where the tour buses stop so all the tourists could spend money on junk. We wasted more than hour waiting for the tire to be fixed. In order to "save time", the money for the entrance were collected on the bus, however several men, including a 17 year old child, were not allowed inside the monastery because their shorts were too short. They were not even allowed to cover themselves up. 3 euros for the entrance was not a big deal so no one asked for the money back, however the incident ruined the mood and the overall experience. On the way back we stopped at one of the tavernas for lunch The food was mediocre to say the least and extremely overpriced. Usually you can get the greek salad in thessaloniki for 3-4 euros. here it was 9! We had to make another unnecessary stop at the same rest area we stopped on the way there. Overall, very disappointing experience.
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Pella and Vergina
Alexander C
, Jun 2019
This trip was worth it if you had done some research into these areas. The archeological site at Pella and the museum were interesting while the tombs were amazing. I would recommend this trip if you have an interest. Our host was friendly and spoke English. However it would have been helpful if he had told us what to expect before we reached the locations. Lunch was good value and excellent.
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Bus trip to Meteora
Alexander C
, Jun 2019
This was a great trip and well worth the three hours travel time there and back to see these monasteries. The scenery was amazing and the views spectacular. Our host Natasha was very helpful and prepared us for what to expect including climbing 142 steps to reach the top of one of the monasteries. A must if you’re traveling to Thessaloniki. We recommend you book online and research the best pickup location. Also bring snacks as the day is long and lunch was expensive.
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