From Volos to Meteora – Tour of the Monasteries

About this tour

Book a taxi, minivan or minibus at Drive Tour for your transport to and from Meteora-Kalambaka.

Kalambaka 

As we drive around to the Meteora monasteries, we will suggest scenic stopping points along the route where you will find panoramic views, so you can take souvenir photos.

Panoramic view of Meteora

Designated area by UNESCO as a Preserved and Protected Monument of Humanity (1988) because of the outstanding architecture and beauty of the complex, in addition to its religious and artistic significance.

The name means “lofty”, “elevated”, and is etymologically related to meteor.

The Meteora is a rock formation in the regional unit of Trikala, in Thessaly, hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. The six (of the original twenty-four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the twenty-four monasteries were established atop the rocks. Meteora is located near the town of Kalabaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains.

Meteora

There are six monasteries operating today:

St. Nicholas of Anapafsas, Holy

Trinity, St. Stephen, Roussanou, Varlaam, and the Great Meteoron. We will wait for you while you tour a monastery, and then take you to the next monastery you have chosen to visit.

Another important service we offer is arranging a private tour guide for you during the monasteries visits. Just let us know and we will take care of it.

Monastery of St. Nikolas Anapausas

Monastery of Great Meteoron-Metamorphoses

Monastery of Varlaam

Monastery of Roussanou-Arsanou

Monastery of the Holy Trinity

Monastery of St. Stefanos

After completing your tour of Meteora, you can relax with a drink or snack in the town of Kalambaka. In the city square there are cafes and traditional restaurants where you can enjoy the local cuisine.

Kalambaka

As you have completed your tour of the Meteora area, you will return to Volos with memories and images, as well as knowledge of the history of the Meteora, which you experienced up close.

Sunset in Meteora

In every case, the tour plan is determined by you. The cost of the tour depends on the areas you visit, the time you need and the vehicle you choose for your transportation.

We are always determined to provide you with a high level of service so that your trip is comfortable and enjoyable. Trust us and book a taxi, minivan or minibus at Drive Tour.