Hiking in the unique Meteora Claimed

Meteora means “hovering in the middle of the sky”, that’s what you will feel once you are on their rocks and the view will take your breath away!

 

Information

• Walking time: 3 – 4 hours (without breaks)
• Visit to a monastery: 1 hour
• Mileage: 7km
• Starting point: 310 metres
• Highest point: 580 metres
• Positive altitude: 410 metres

 

 

We start at 7:30 am from Thessaloniki and move on the National Road towards Larissa. On our way we will stop to enjoy the imposing Olympus rising in front of us, pass through Leptokarya and Platamonas and head for the valley of Tempi. In the valley we will take a short walk on the Pinios river and through the suspension bridge we will also visit the chapel of Ag. Paraskevi. A few words about the myth that connects the river, the history of the region and you will have the opportunity to see and buy traditional fire clay utensils. From here we will need another 1.5 hour drive to Kalambaka, where the rocks of Meteora will stand around us, a short stop, a coffee in hand and the necessary refreshment and in 10 minutes we will be at the starting point of our route. During our ascent we will see up close how these sandstone giants are made, we will cross a dense oak forest, where we will surely find turtles! We will pass an unknown monastery, the Monastery of the Lord’s Supper and head towards the statue of Vlahava, where we will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique view from the usually unseen side of Meteora. After our short break, we will continue in the direction of Megalo Meteoro, which will emerge timidly as we cross the ridge. At this point depending on the opening time of the monasteries there is the option to visit either Megalo Meteoro or Varlaam Monastery, it will take us about 1 hour. On our exit we will continue downhill along the old path that will lead us to the vineyards and the spot where we parked, the scenery at this point is a bit reminiscent of Game of Thrones. After these 7 kilometers we are waiting for a delicious meal in a traditional kitchen – tavern in Kalambaka.

 

 

Included:

• Information, history, mythology
• Mountain guide and tour guide
• Snacks and water
• Sandwiches with feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, olive
• Transfer from and to Thessaloniki and the Pierian coast
• Civil liability of activity

 

 

Not included:

• Lunch at a local tavern ( extra charge )
• Drinks and refreshments
• Early departure costs from the program
• Free drinks and meals (optional)

 

 

Not to forget:

• Telephone communication before the activity
• Hats, sunscreen, sunglasses
• Hiking shoe
• Hiking boots
• 10 litre backpack