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A great suggestion for those of you who want to enjoy your tour in privacy and comfort, staying away from tiring big groups and stressful crowds! A private day tour from Athens to Meteora! To one of the most famous, interesting and impressive places in the world! “Meteora” is the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos. We find the first traces of Meteora in the 11th century when the first hermits settled there. The rock Monasteries, a unique geological phenomenon, are in UNESCO’s List of National Heritages and are one of Greece’s cultural treasures.

You don’t need to be an experienced photographer to take home incredible photos of the Meteora Rocks on this two-day guided tour. Visit precipitous monasteries and scenic landmarks – rivers, caves and more – with your own private guide, a professional photographer. Learn how to get the most out of your camera with personalized tutorials and guidance. Stop at lookouts and other highlights in this UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape and take advantage of one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, including sunrise and sunset shoots.

The Meteora rock formations that tower over the central Greek countryside are stunning in person, but it can be disappointing to take away blurry or badly-lit photographic memories to show your friends and family. Don’t take the risk: instead, spend the afternoon and evening learning how to get the most out of your camera while taking snaps of the area’s astonishing landscapes on this private photography tour. Learn more about your camera from your professional photographer guide and take advantage of the golden hour light.

There’s no direct connection from Corfu to Meteora, but this private day trip makes a trip to the cliff-side monasteries easy. Accompanied by a private driver-guide all the way from your Corfu hotel or the cruise port, reach Meteora without the hassle of planning a route and dealing with language barriers. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle and ferry, and have ample time to explore three of the Meteora monasteries before your return.

Meteora may be famous for its monasteries, but it also boasts a thriving culinary scene rich with the flavors of the Mediterranean. On this half-day, small-group food and wine tour, explore gourmet shops and a mushroom museum in the town of Kalambaka, and travel to a family-run winery for a tasting of regional Greek varietals along with snacks of spinach pie, herbs, yogurt, cheeses, and other local specialties.

Making your reservation for this tour will give you the chance to explore the south riviera in the most comfortable way. This tour has a little bit of everything, some time to relax and benefit from the healing water of Lake Vouliagmeni, enjoy new local flavors at Kavouri Beach and last but not least expand your knowledge for our country's history.

Visit one of Greece’s most striking landmarks on this private photography tour of UNESCO–listed Meteora. Spend a full day exploring craggy rock formations and Greek Orthodox monasteries with personalized attention. Learn photography tips from your guide, and try out your new skills. You'll have the chance to visit one or two monasteries before the day's end.

This magical Meteora tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want to make the most of their time near these magnificent rock structures. Opting for a private tour means you won’t have to wait around for other members of your party, and you can customize the tour based on your needs. See all six monasteries in Meteora and have a chance to enter some of them. You’ll learn local secrets and travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Sparta was unique in ancient Greece for its social system and constitution, which configured its entire society to maximize military proficiency at all costs, focusing all social institutions on military training and physical development. Sparta was the birthplace of king Leonidas and his 300 soldiers, famous for the battle of Thermopylae.

Discover a world of faith and serenity with this self-guided walking tour of the Monastery of Varlaam in Greece! Perched high atop a cliff, this majestic monastery holds fascinating history dating back centuries. Learn about the saints who built it against the odds, explore the meaning of its icons, and marvel at awe-inspiring art, architecture, and views. This tour immerses you in history, Orthodox traditions, Byzantine art, and contemplation. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. This audio tour does not use GPS, so the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.