Varlaam Monastery sits on one of the tallest rock pillars in the Meteora region of Thessaly, in central Greece near Kalabaka. The monastery is dedicated to All Saints and ranks as the second largest of the six active Meteora houses. It stands directly next to the Great Meteoron, sharing a dramatic clifftop skyline. Carved steps … Read more
Great Meteoron crowns the Broad Rock above Kalabaka, the tallest and largest of the six working monasteries that give Meteora its fame. The full name is the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of Christ, and locals call it Megalo Meteoro. Its stone buildings rise near six hundred metres, reached by a long flight of carved … Read more
Meteora crowns central Greece with six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries perched on giant sandstone-conglomerate pillars. The rocks rise sheer above the town of Kalabaka and the village of Kastraki in Thessaly. Monks settled these summits from the fourteenth century, turning inaccessible caves and crags into places of prayer. The complex earned UNESCO World Heritage status … Read more
Getting from Athens to Meteora takes you to the spectacular monasteries perched atop towering rock pinnacles in central Greece, by train, organised tour, car or bus. Make it effortless with a guided trip or tickets from My Greece Tours and focus on the views rather than the logistics. This unforgettable journey is among the greatest … Read more
A Meteora day trip from Athens reaches the breathtaking clifftop monasteries by scenic train to Kalambaka, where Byzantine monasteries perch atop dramatic rock pinnacles. Book a hassle-free guided train day trip with transfers from My Greece Tours for the easiest way to see this UNESCO wonder. Meteora is one of the most spectacular day trips … Read more