Meteora – Trikala Travel in Central Greece

Itinerary/description

Private Pick up : 08:00 (time can change upon request)
Duration : 2 days
Cost : From 630€

Meteora monasteries (duration 90′ – 120′) First day / First stop

Our travel starts by heading in central Greece near the town of Kalambaka,where we reach Meteora, meaning suspended in the air which is the main attraction of this tour. A unique phenomenon of cultural heritage as it was characterised by UNESCO. This geological rock formation occurred about 60 millions of years ago in the Paleogene period. A breathtaking landscape of columns of rock accommodate a complex of orthodox monasteries perched on top of the hills, which still six of them function today. They were once only accessible using ladders tied together or large nets but nowadays they are accessible by hundreds of staircases and pathways and have many visitors all year round.

Kalambaka (duration 90′ – 120′) First day / Second stop

A small pictureusque city on the foothills of Meteora rocks. An amazing place for people who love nature and would like to visit a craven ( Theopetra),which is the only one excavated in Thessaly and in Greece in general. The formation of the limestone of Theopetra is dated back to the Cretaceous period (137.000.000-65.000.000),making the scientific importance of it very important for the prehistory of all the Hellenic space.

Overnight in Kalambaka

Trikala (duration 90′ – 120′) Second day / First stop

Next day our travel continues with the visit of Trikala city, which is the capital of the province, built where the ancient city of Trikka used to be. The ancient city was considered to be the birthplace and main residence of Asklepius, the ancient god of medicine. According to the myth, Asklepius had been such a skilled doctor that he could even raise people from the dead. The archaeological site of Asklepieion of Trikka, the Byzantine castle and the old city of Trikala are some of the main sights of the city.

Plastira’s Lake (duration 90′ – 120′) Second day / second stop

Our travel continues to an artificial lake which transform the surrounding area to a beautiful destination. In the area of lake Plastira, visitors have a choice between magnificent walks along the lakeshore, horse riding, archery, cycling, canoeing and more.

Suggestions

Pertouli ski resort

For those who are interested in winter sports, a visit to this ski centre is not to be missed.