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Tours

20 Meteora Monasteries - Vergina

Three Days

Every Tuesday May 8th to October 9th (August is excluded)

Guiding in English Language Only.

Departure time: 08.45 a.m.

Hotels: Kalambaka 3 stars - Leptokarya: 4 star

1st Day: Depart following the national highway to the north and before the town of Larisa and via the town of Trikala we arrive at Kalambaka a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora gigantic rocks. Early afternoon visit Meteora. Among striking scenery perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Later on in a traditional Greek restaurant you will take part of a Greek cooking lesson and enjoy it as your dinner tonight, with the help of good local house wine included in the meal. Overnight.

2nd Day: Depart from Kalambaka and drive to Vergina to live the experience of a visit to the unique museum, created in the great tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander's father, and feel the thrill of the greatest discovery of the 20th century. Drive on and again via Trikala meet the National highway and arrive at your hotel at the seaside resort of Leptokarya. Enjoy the wonderful beach and all hotel's facilities created for your comfort and amusement. Dinner - Overnight.

3rd Day: After Breakfast continue your relaxation and sun bathing, and just before noon we shall start driving south towards Athens. A couple of hours before reaching Athens we will make a visit in one of the most famous Greek wineries, the "Hatzimichalis" winery. Visit the vineyards, learn everything about the course of the wine production and as a highlight visit the underground cellars with 2.500 French oak barriques. A wine tasting of two different wines will follow to complete a memorable visit. We will then continue driving until we arrive in Athens.

Price: Half board 340, 00 € per person

Single Supplement 56, 00 €