Athens Trip Overview
Our tour combines two of the most stunning locations of the region of Thessalia. Mythical home to the Centaurs, Pelion is a ‘Natura 2000’ area of outstanding natural beauty with clean mountain air, rich forest, and pristine blue waters. Home to over 23 idyllic ‘stone-villages’ set in mountain slopes, charming fishing bays, and woodland hamlets & a step back in time before our visit to the ‘Rock-Forest’ landscapes of Meteora and their Monasteries.
Designed with over fifteen years of experience in Greece, our tour provides a well-paced, thoughtful, and comprehensively planned experience with attention to every detail, and our permanent staff of highly experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking Professional drivers will be at your side throughout.
In addition to a basic High Standard, flexible booking options allow you to include additional elements such as Lunch Style, Professional Archaeological Guides, Admission Tickets, and Hotel Type, whilst all aspects may be further tailored.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Our tour combines two of the most stunning locations of the region of Thessalia. Mythical home to the Centaurs, Pelion is a ‘Natura 2000’ area of outstanding natural beauty with clean mountain air, rich forest, and pristine blue waters. Home to over 23 idyllic ‘stone-villages’ set in mountain slopes, charming fishing bays, and woodland hamlets & a step back in time before our visit to the ‘Rock-Forest’ landscapes of Meteora and their Monasteries.
Designed with over fifteen years of experience in Greece, our tour provides a well-paced, thoughtful, and comprehensively planned experience with attention to every detail, and our permanent staff of highly experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking Professional drivers will be at your side throughout.
In addition to a basic High Standard, flexible booking options allow you to include additional elements such as Lunch Style, Professional Archaeological Guides, Admission Tickets, and Hotel Type, whilst all aspects may be further tailored.
Itinerary
Day 1: METEORA
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Built on a natural formation of sandstone rock pillars up to 1,312 feet high, the six remaining monasteries date from the 14th century and form a remarkable and awe-inspiring combination of nature and spiritual significance. Our first day visits at least two of the most outstanding monasteries, normally the Grand Meteora Monastery, Varlaam or Agiou Stefanou. You will learn about their long history and the hermits and monks that lived there alongside the majestic landscape views.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation included: Boutique style hotel with breakfast
Day 2: TIMELESS VILLAGES OF NORTH PELION
Stop At: Pelion, Pelion, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
During our second day cour journey continues toward the east coast to visit many of the most beautiful locations & unspoiled villages on the north of the Pelion Peninsula including Tsagaratha, Dimouchari, Mylopotamos beach, and sites from the movie Mama Mia.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation included: Boutique style hotel with breakfast
Day 3: SOUTH PELION, BEACHES AND THERMOPHYLAE
Stop At: Pelion, Pelion, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
On our third day we visit some of the central mountain & south side areas and one or two secluded beaches before continuing towards Athens with a stop at Thermophylae
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
