Meteora & Metsovo Day Trip
Day: Thursday
Adults (12+): €60 | Children (3–11): €30 | Infants (under 2): Free
A Journey Through Sacred Monasteries and Mountain Heritage
The name “Meteora” was given by Saint Athanasios the Meteorite, founder of the Great Meteoron Monastery, who first climbed the massive rock in 1344 and named it the “suspended rock.” Despite periods of decline during the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman conquest of Thessaly in 1393, Meteora flourished again in the 15th and especially the 16th century with the foundation of many monasteries and the creation of exceptional Byzantine frescoes.
Today, six monasteries are active: Great Meteoron, Varlaam, Rousanou, St. Nicholas Anapausas, Holy Trinity, and St. Stephen’s, the latter inhabited exclusively by nuns. The Holy Trinity Monastery was featured in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only. All monasteries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Excursion Programme
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07:00 – Departure from Parga
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11:15 – Arrival at Meteora via the scenic Pindus mountain range. Visit to the Great Meteoron Monastery (entry not included, €3/person)
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13:15 – Stop in Kalambaka for a meal (not included) with views of the towering cliffs of Meteora
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16:00 – Final stop: Metsovo, a picturesque alpine town at 1,160m elevation, known for its local crafts, cheeses (Metsovone, Metsovela), and wines. You’ll have the chance to visit the Averoff Art Gallery (250 works by major 19th–20th century artists) and the Metsovo Folk Museum
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17:30 – Departure from Metsovo
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19:00 – Return to Parga
🎫 Ticket Policy
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Infants under 2: Free
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Children 3–11: €30
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Adults 12+: €60
📌 Note: Entry to the Averoff Winery is included. Entry to monasteries and museums, as well as food, drinks and snacks, are not included. Entry to each monastery costs €3 per person.
⚠️ Please ensure accurate age declaration when booking to avoid extra charges during ticket inspection.
📞 Contact: +30 26840 32002
📧 Email: info@pargatour.com
