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Come to the meeting point and hop into the van. Begin the journey to a place of immense geological and religious significance. Learn how wine and tsipouro are made and embark on a delightful tasting journey. Arrive at the hostel, leave your belongings, and get ready for a 3D presentation that will enrich your knowledge. Τake a stroll in the center of the beautiful town. Wake up in the morning, have your breakfast, It’s time to see it in action. Reach centuries-old monasteries and discover the treasures they hold. Walk among them through ancient cobblestone paths. Witness the colossal rock and ascend to one of its highest points. Enjoy a picnic from a high vantage point and marvel at the beautiful sunset. Return to the hostel, relax, and prepare for the evening stroll in the town. Look around at the illuminated stone giants. It’s time to have your drink and experience a super night filled with laughter and music.Wake up in the morning, pack your belongings, have your breakfast, and get ready to enter the world of Natural History and Mushrooms. Hop into the van and start to explore the Unknown Meteora. Walk along the beautiful trail and visit old Monasteries built into the rock! Admire the geological formations unfolding around you and relax in a beautiful place, enjoying a delicious picnic.
Learn this too:
Meteora is a region of rare natural beauty located near the city of Kalambaka. It consists of a cluster of rocks, forming an impressive geological composition. It is a set of sandstone rock formations that were created about 25 to 30 million years ago when the Thessalian plain was still covered by the sea.
The name Meteora, which means “hanging rocks,” is attributed to St. Athanasios the Meteorite, the founder of the Great Meteoron Monastery, who named the wide rock where he first climbed in 1344, Meteora. In 1372, he built the first monastery there. Over time, the monastic community in the area began to grow, and during its heyday, the number of monasteries reached 24. The great height and steepness of the rocks on which they were built gave the monasteries a fortress-like character. They were only accessible by using long ladders and manual winches. Today, six monasteries are still operating
It is considered one of the most impressive and enchanting tourist destinations in Greece and the world. A visit to this magical place is an unforgettable experience, as natural beauty, religious heritage, and history combine to create a unique and mesmerizing experience.
We depart from Thessaloniki at 8:30 and head towards the city of Trikala, specifically to the Tsililis winery. There, they will guide us through the areas where wine and tsipouro are produced and stored, as well as the space where they are packaged. They will explain the distillation process and method, and in the end, we will have a wonderful tasting experience of both wine and tsipouro. Afterward, we will continue to the town of Kalambaka, where we will check in at our Hostel. After that we will visit the Digital Projection Center of the History and Culture of Meteora. There, we will watch a 3D presentation on the geological and religious history of Meteora. After watching the fascinating presentation, we will have free time to explore the town of Kalambaka.
After waking up, we will enjoy our breakfast in the beautiful courtyard of the hostel we will
visit to the Varlaam Monastery, where we will admire its unique exhibits. Following that, we will hike from a picturesque trail to the Great Meteoron Monastery, wandering through its spaces and marveling at the magical views and precious exhibits.
Next, we’ll return to the van and head towards the beginning of the trail to the Holy Spirit Rock. We’ll hike in the shadow of the massive rock, ascending to one of its highest points, where a chapel is said to have been inhabited by the first monk in the 10th century. At this scenic spot, we will cook our meal.
Depending on the conditions, there is a high probability that a beautiful 9 km circular route will take place instead of the route to the Rock of the Holy Spirit.
We’ll then return to the van and head to the most famous sunset spot in Meteora. Here, we’ll relax, taking in the view before returning to the hostel to prepare for our evening stroll in the town.
The next morning, after waking up and enjoying our breakfast, we will visit the Museum of Natural History and Mushrooms. We’ll explore the space and then depart for a nearby village known as the ‘Hidden Meteora.’ There, we’ll take a short walk, marvel at the beautiful geological formations, and visit a small monastery carved into the rock. Next, we’ll move a little further to a picturesque area where we will visit another similar monastery and cook in nature. Afterwards, we’ll board the van and take the road back to Thessaloniki filled with beautifyl memories from our adventure in Meteora.
Participation registration is completed by making a deposit of 70 euros either into the following Eurobank account:
ΙΒΑΝ: GR52 02600 14000 02702 01187 955
Beneficiary: VARVATIS DIMITRIOS MILTIADIS
or through Iris Payments: 6978788183
(**The banking charges that can arise from depositing funds from another bank burden the customer.)
The deposit can be refunded until October 6, 2024. After this specific date, the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, except in the case of trip cancellation by the travel agency.
The remaining participation fee must be paid no later than October 14, 2024. From October 14 onwards, no refunds or transfers to other trips are possible due to the scheduled expenses of the excursion.