Meteora Day Tour

Are you ready to experience a journey to Meteora?

Meteora is a large rock home to breathtaking monasteries who Situated in the center of Greece. Is one of the most special place in Greece.!!! Meteora in Greek means “place suspended in the air”, a phrase that explains perfectly what this site is. Meteora is a group of large sandstone rocks that were formed below the sea level over 30 million years ago. This fascinating formation chiseled throughout the centuries was made visible when the seabed was pushed upwards. Meteora is not only famous for its large slabs; what makes it even more fascinating are the various monasteries that were built on top of its peaks. The height of the rocks and its impressive views were the reason why many monks believed that these monasteries were the best place to meditate. Nowadays, thirteen monasteries, out of the initial twenty-four, are still standing. Six of these are open to the public. The first cloister, the Great Meteoron Monastery, was founded in 1336 by Saint Athanasios Meteorites. The abbey crowns a 536-meter rock. At the entrance of the monastery, is a cave where the monk Athanasios first dwelled. How the various monasteries were built still remains a mystery, although there are several theories, including one of the most popular that relates that the stones were brought up by comets. Until paths and a road were built, the only way to climb to the top of Meteora was by ropes, pulleys and chairlifts.