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Meteora
This wonder of Nature would be worth visiting just for the picturesque landscape even if the monasteries weren’t there. The thing is that they are. The old monasteries blend in perfectly with the surrounding environment creating a once in a lifetime sensation. It is our most popular tour and there is a good reason for that.
Here is all you need to know for your private taxi tour from Volos to Meteora with us.
We pick you up from the arranged pick up point, exact address, hotel, apartment, etc. (Upon request or special arrangement even inside the building, e.g. next to the reception), if it is a bus station a port, an airport, or a cruise
ship terminal we will be there, holding a sign with your name printed on it
We will help you with your luggage.
(Don’t hesitate to request for help if there are any movability problems)
Now it is time for your trip to begin.
It is actually a Volos VIP taxi service.
You will be provided with bottles of water for free.
You can use the free Wi-Fi if you want (just ask the driver for the password), and you
can charge your phone(s) or tablet(s) using the chargers or power banks that we provide.
If you have young children, they will be seated in boosters or special child seats
according to their age.
Our Mercedes cars guarantee a safe and comfortable trip.
During this tour from Volos to Meteora by taxi, your driver will provide information about
Volos, Greece, Greek culture, everyday life and can give you some tips for your
destination.
Taxi In Volos owns modern, regularly and carefully serviced Mercedes vehicles of high
technology in order to transfer you safely, comfortably, and luxuriously at your
destination.
User experience is our top priority and our goal is to provide our customers the
best possible service tailored to their needs.
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Here you can find some additional information about Meteora on Unesco’s official website.
Don’t forget to check the itinerary, the featured video, and the image gallery of Meteora.
Prepare for a lifetime experience. A unique geological phenomenon that would be worth visiting if it was just for the natural beauty of it, but the thing is that on top of those rocks exist wonderful monasteries. Monasteries that look like impossible buildings (like an Esser’s drawing), which continue right from where the rock ends.
But they‘re very real, standing there suspended in time, in space floating above what is “normal” or “real”.
We have an almost 90-minute ride till we get to Meteora.
During this time your driver will tell you a lot about Volos, Greece and of course Meteora.
Almost every time we make a stop at a local icon workshop, which is also quite an experience. It is the best one in the area (and the cheapest at the same time) and provides the most descent WC in the area (going to the restroom might become a major issue somedays).
We stay there around 10-20 minutes and then it is time to go up to the Monasteries
Agios Stefanos Monastery is the only monastery that doesn't have any steps at all. (actually about 15steps ) We make lots of stops every now and then for you for photo ops.
Our drivers know a lot of spots so that you can take pictures of the unique scenery from every possible angle.
The Great Meteoron Monastery is an outstanding choice as well.The biggest of them all with more than 7 different rooms to visit and an incredible view. (400 steps are involved here though)
Varlaam Monastery (closed on Thursdays and Fridays) is the one with the best view of them all, is also an excellent choice.
Of course, all of the open monasteries are good choices.
Many people prefer not to take all those monastery steps (100-400 depending on the monastery) if that's the case we spend more time on taking photos.
The scenery is outstanding and till now for every passenger we 've transferred an experience of a lifetime.
We love photos!
During the tour, we make multiple stops for photo ops.
Due to our multi-year experience, we know exactly where to stop and even a few "secret" spots,to take your experience to the next level.
Before we leave if you feel hungry it is time to visit one of the local restaurants. The food is divine! We can recommend some of the best ones especially if you are a foodie or want to get an insight into local gastronomy.
If you take a multi-day tour you can try different restaurants and cafes !
First of all, you have the opportunity to visit all of the monasteries since time is not an issue at all. Furthermore, you can also visit some of the nearby monasteries and churches.
Additionally, you can see the sunset of Meteora which is just different!
You can also visit the prehistoric cave of Theopetra a prehistoric treasure since it’s the place where the oldest human imprints in Greece were found (130, 000 years old).
There is also the Meteora Natural History and Mushroom museum
Last but not least if time allows a visit to nearby Metsovo village can be an excellent addition to your tour.
That depends on what your preferences are. Usually, it takes around 2-3 hours to visit two monasteries and take photos. If you need more time it is not a problem at all.
Of course, you can expand your staying at the Meteora area and visit them within 2 or 3 days.
Monasteries Summer Timetable
(April 1st to October 31st)
St. Stephen’s Nunnery
Visiting Hours: 9:00 to 13:30 and 15:30 to 17:30
The monastery stays closed on Mondays
Great Meteoron Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 15:00
The monastery stays closed on Tuesdays
Roussanou Monastery
Visiting Hours: 10:00 to 16:00
The monastery will follow the above hours from June to September. From March to the end of May it will close earlier at either 16:00 or 15:00
The monastery stays closed every Wednesday
Holy Trinity Monastery
Visiting Hours: 10:00 to 16:00
The monastery stays closed on Thursdays
Varlaam Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 16:00
The monastery stays closed on Fridays
Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 17:00
The monastery is open every day
Monasteries Winter Timetable
(November 1st to March 31st)
St. Stephen’s Nunnery
Visiting Hours: 9:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
The monastery stays closed on Mondays
Great Meteoron Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:30 to 14:00
The monastery stays closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Roussanou Monastery
Visiting Hours: 10:00 to 14:00
The monastery stays closed on Wednesdays
Holy Trinity Monastery
Visiting Hours: 10:00 to 16:00
The monastery stays closed on Thursdays
Varlaam Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 15:00
The monastery stays closed on Thursdays and Fridays
Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas Monastery
Visiting Hours: 09:00 to 16:00, Sundays: 9:30 to 16:00
The monastery is open every day
Entrance to the monasteries for Greeks and Cypriots is free. For the rest, in each monastery, there is an entrance fee of 3 euro per person. Kids up to 12 years old don’t pay.
To enter the monasteries of Meteora a dress code is enforced. Men must wear long pants (or at least below the knee) and women, long skirts. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Skirts and trousers are provided at the entrance to monasteries, so don't worry too much about having them with you.