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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
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.
Inclusions
- Professional English speaking Mountain guide
- Bottle of water 0.5L
- Taxes and service fees
Not inclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Pick up and Drop off service
Book with confidence
- 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour
- Rearrange your dates once with no change fee
- COVID-19 safety measures apply
ATTRACTIONS
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
- 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
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.
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.
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
In case of bad weather the tour will be cancelled and you will get a full refund.
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.
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.
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.
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