Yes. This hiking tour uses secluded trails once walked by monks, leading to hidden viewpoints and lesser-known monasteries away from the crowds.
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Explore the Untouched Beauty of the Meteora Hiking Tour
Embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Meteora, one of the top family-friendly activities in the region. Step away from the crowds and venture off the beaten path, following in the footsteps of the monks who once roamed these sacred trails. This immersive experience includes a visit to the Great Meteoro Monastery, offering a deeper connection to Meteora’s rich history and awe-inspiring scenery.
Embark on an unforgettable journey as you commence your hike from the picturesque foothills of Doupiani Rock, nestled beneath the ancient remnants of the Pantokrator Monastery. Traverse through awe-inspiring rock formations that lead you to the northern expanse of Meteora. Along this path, you’ll encounter the concealed splendor of Ypapanti Monastery and the historic ruins of St. Dimitrious.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of tales and legends woven into each landmark along the trail, where centuries of history come alive through captivating narratives narrated by our knowledgeable local mountain guides.
Following this captivating exploration, indulge in a visit to the iconic monastic enclaves of Great Meteoron or Varlaam. Conclude your adventure by descending along the ancient footpaths once trodden by monks for generations, a fitting conclusion to this extraordinary hike through time.
Departure: from Kalampaka or Kastraki
With comfortable transportation from your hotel and knowledgeable guides, our Meteora Hiking Tour is the perfect way to enjoy this unique geological phenomenon and learn about the history of this incredible site. Don’t miss out on this amazing guided hiking tour – which is among the top family-friendly activities at Meteora. Book your spot today and experience the wonders of Meteora for yourself!
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Yes. This hiking tour uses secluded trails once walked by monks, leading to hidden viewpoints and lesser-known monasteries away from the crowds.
It’s rated easy—suitable for families and most fitness levels—covering a 7 km trail with 200 m elevation gain over 5 hours.
The tour includes a small-group hike (approx. 7 km, 200 m elevation gain), a visit to Great Meteoron or Varlaam Monastery, a local guide, pick-up/drop-off, and insider access to hidden trails like Ypapanti.
We have split our tours into morning and afternoon ones. Furthermore, all our tours visit different places in Meteora. This way, you can combine any morning tour with any afternoon tour you wish! A classic combination is the Meteora Hiking Tour in the morning and the Meteora Sunset Tour in the afternoon.
The pick-up time for all our tours is the same as the meeting time, indicated on your vouchers and our website. Please note that there may be a slight difference of 5-10 minutes between that time and the actual pick up time, depending on the number of pickups we have scheduled. Please be ready 10 minutes prior to your trip in order to facilitate that.
All our bus tours run regardless of weather. If we are forced to cancel an activity because of extreme weather conditions, you have the option to change date or switch activity or cancel and receive a refund.
Trikala is a city about 21km away from Kalampaka. Because of that, we do not offer pick up from there. You can catch the local bus to Kalampaka, which runs regularly and come by our offices here to start the tour.
We pick up clients from AirBNBs on our tours. If you are staying in one then please also include your phone number on your booking details in order for us to be able to reach you.