Hermit Caves Sunset Hiking Tour

Name: Hiking Meteora's Hermit Caves - Visit Meteora
Brand: Visit Meteora
Price: 35 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2850 reviews)

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Are you ready for an adventure that will take you off the beaten path?

Join us on our Hermit Caves Sunset Tour and discover the hidden gems of this incredible destination! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the beauty and wonder of Meteora. Book your Hermit Caves Sunset Tour now and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Departure: from Kalampaka or Kastraki

Hiking Meteora's Hermit Caves

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Tour Highlights

See the prison where the monks were expelled
Unique views from the top of the Holy Spirit cliff
Visit the cave chapel dedicated to the Holy Spirit
Find the hermitage of St. George of "Mandilaras"
An afternoon hike off the bitten tourists paths
See the sunset at Meteora

Useful Information

Starting Time: Varies, check FAQ
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting Point
Max People: 12
Minimum Age: 7 years old
Availability: March - October

Why to book the Hiking Meteora's Hermit Caves with us

Small size groups
Quality & value for your money
You will avoid the crowds and discover the hidden gems
You will learn about the culture and history of the place on a deeper level from a local’s perspective.
You will go to secret local spots that the vast majority of other travelers will never experience.

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Just a few of the beautiful sights you’ll see during your tour

Tour Details

Join us for an unforgettable hiking tour through the stunning landscape of Meteora, starting from the charming village of Kastraki. As we trek through the rocky terrain, we’ll have the opportunity to explore the historic hermit caves that were once home to monks seeking spiritual seclusion.

One of the highlights of the tour is the Holy Spirit chapel, which was built inside a cave by the very first hermit of Meteora, Varnavas, in the 10th century. This cave is considered to be the birthplace of the monastic community in the area, making it a significant part of the region’s spiritual history.

Our knowledgeable guide will lead us through the hills and share captivating stories of the legends and traditions of the hermit monks. The hike takes us to the top of Agio Pnevma rock, where we’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the monasteries and rock formations that make Meteora so unique. We’ll also visit the prison cave of the monks, located on the northern side of Aghio Pnevma, and pass by the cave of St. George.

At the end, we will take you to one of the best spots to see the sunset at Meteora and gave at the magnificent views.

This 3-hour hike is an ideal way to connect with nature and learn about the cultural and spiritual heritage of Meteora. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the first hermit monks of Meteora and immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the area.

This tour requires a good fitness state.

Difficulty level: Intermediate.

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Tour

What time does the Hiking Meteora's Caves Start?

From Feb 24 to March 25: 3:00pm
From March 26 to April 15: 3:30pm
From April 16 to April 30: 4:00pm
From May 1 to August 23: 4:30pm
From August 24 to September 11: 4:00pm
From September 12 to October 26: 3:00pm

I am staying at an AirBNB. Where can I get picked up from?

We cannot pick up clients from AirBNBs for our tours. If you are staying in Kalampaka then you can come by our offices here to start the tour. If you are staying in Kastraki then you can meet us at our offices there.

I am staying at Trikala. Do you offer pick up from there?

Trikala is a city about 21km away from Kalampaka. Because of that, we do not offer pick up from there. You can catch the local bus to Kalampaka, which runs regularly and come by our offices here to start the tour.

Which monasteries do we visit inside on our tours?

First of all, keep in mind that, since every monastery closes on some days of the week, we do not visit the same monasteries every day. The monasteries we usually visit though are the following: Meteora Half-day Tour: Great Meteoron, Varlamm and Rousssanou Sunset Sunset Tour: St. Stephen Meteora Hiking Tour: Great Meteoron, Ypapanti

What if it rains?

In case of bad weather the tour will be cancelled and you will get a full refund.

What time is the pick-up time for the tours?

The pick-up time for all our tours is the same as the meeting time, indicated on your vouchers and our website. Please note that there may be a slight difference of 5-10 minutes between that time and the actual pick up time, depending on the number of pickups we have scheduled. Please be ready 10 minutes prior to your trip in order to facilitate that.

How late can I make a booking?

You can make a booking with us literally at the last minute! Just keep in mind that there may be no seats left on the tour if you do that! We recommend booking at least one week in advance, in order to have the best chances of finding availability.

Which tours can I join on the same day?

We have split our tours tom morning and afternoon ones. Furthermore, all our tours visit different places at Meteora. This way, you can combine any morning tour with any afternoon tour you wish! All all-time-classic combination is the Meteora Hiking Tour in the morning and the Meteora Sunset Tour in the afternoon.

What other tourists are
saying about us

My girlfriend and I who have minimal hiking experience did the “Hiking Meteora’s Caves” which was the highlight of our stay in Meteora. Our guide Chris, a local of Meteora, was extremely knowledgeable of the area and the history of the monasteries and hermit caves. Throughout the whole trip he explained to us the significance of what we were seeing and drew our attention old monasteries, wild herbs, and other things we would not have noticed otherwise. Although we are both novice hikers, and the hike itself is definitely challenging at times, we always felt safe and well looked after during the hike. Chris even brought us extra water and snack bars. There were amazing photo opportunities throughout the hike that we would not have been able to find by ourselves, and at the end we had climbed to the top of the rock of the Holy Spirit where the view of the area was absolutely spectacular. I highly recommend doing this hike if you visit Meteora.

I did 4 tours with Visit Meteora...all of them were great...due to the covid situation and tourist numbers being down I was the only person on 3 of the tours...despite this they still run the tours which was great! 👍🏼 I did the hiking tour, sunset tour, scramble tour & mountain biking tour...the guides on all of the tours were great, arrived on time, were friendly and provided a lot of information. I’d definitely recommend booking with them!

We had a wonderful time on the tours with Visit Meteora. The hotel and restaurant selections were fantastic (we had the 3 day package). The tour guides were knowledgeable and personable. We also did the hiking tour and the cave tour, both of which were what I would consider intermediate difficulty, so be prepared for some rugged terrain! It was exactly what we were looking for! We would HIGHLY recommend Visit Meteora !

5 months ago We did the cave tour with local hike guide, Costas. It was an amazing experience! He brought us to two caves, located on top of one of the rocks in the meteora and told us the history of the rocks and the monesteries build on them. Besides that, Costas is a very funny and interesting person who is very passionate about hiking, climbing and mountaineering. His jokes and knowledge about the area made the trip up less difficult 😉

We did 2 tours with Visit Meteor, the Hiking Meteoras' Caves and Half Day Tour of Meteora. The hiking one was fantastic. It's their second most adventurous (behind the scrambling tour that I'll do next time) and it was definitely for adventurous minded people. Highly recommend! Our tour guide was a little hard to understand but very informative and very helpful. The views were fantastic. The Half Day Tour was really interesting too. I'm not one for much religion but the history of the monasteries was great to hear about and after hiking a mountain, getting driven up in a really nice air conditioned mini bus with free water and wifi with lots of information was great too.

We did 2 tours with Visit Meteora ("hiking meteora's caves" and a half day monastery tour). Both of them were wonderful! The hike was really good as it was beautiful the whole way and also exciting. We hiked up to the top of one of the rocks and visited a cave and also a "monk's jail". The monastery tour was by bus with some walking and a visit to 3 separate monastries which is also a must do in meteora! Both times the group experiences were small which I enjoyed because it was more comfortable

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