From Thessaloniki: Meteora Monasteries & Caves Full-Day Trip

What to bring

• Bring a small amount of cash for monastery offerings (€5 per person).

• Wear supportive, closed-toe shoes with a solid grip. Many of the footpaths include steps, stones, and uneven surfaces.

• Carry a refillable water bottle and a light snack, particularly in the warmer months (June to August).

• Make sure to bring your own earphones and a fully charged smartphone to listen to the audio guide during your visit.

What's not allowed

• You can take photos in most outdoor areas, but avoid photographing inside chapels or any monks and nuns unless you have clear permission.

• Drones are not permitted without prior authorization, due to the area’s protected status and privacy concerns.

Accessibility

• Meteora's terrain is not suitable for wheelchairs. Every monastery requires you to climb stairs or walk along sloped paths.

• If you have limited mobility, consider visiting St. Stephen’s Monastery. It offers easier access with a paved pathway and fewer stairs than the others.

Additional information

• Your tour kicks off at 8am. Meet your guide at the Venizelos Statue, right at the corner of Aristotelous & Egnatia Street.

• Depending on the day, you’ll enter 2 monasteries. Each monastery has one designated closing day per week (Great Meteoron is closed Tuesdays, and Varlaam is closed Fridays), so the tour route may vary.

• Most monasteries require a €5 offering per person, payable in cash at the gate.

• Dress modestly. Men must wear long pants; women should cover their shoulders and wear skirts below the knee. Wraps are often provided at entrances.

• Transportation between sites is provided via local minibuses or shuttle coaches.

• Restrooms are available at the larger monasteries, such as Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen’s. Some may request a small tip for use.

• Guides are not allowed inside monasteries. If you'd like to explore further, multi-language audio guides are available to use on your own mobile.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

• Meet your guide at Aristotelous Square and Egnatia Street, in front of the Venizelos Statue.

• Address: Egnatia 78, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece.

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