Meteora Monasteries, Greece
What to see at Meteora Monasteries and how to fit it into a Greece trip.
Quick answer
Six Byzantine monasteries perched atop 60-million-year-old rock pillars in Thessaly — built in the 14th century when monks hauled themselves up by rope.
Best season for Greece: May – June or September – October. Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Meteora Monasteries
Six Byzantine monasteries perched atop 60-million-year-old rock pillars in Thessaly — built in the 14th century when monks hauled themselves up by rope. The sunrise view with the mist filling the valleys below and the monasteries floating above it is among the most otherworldly landscapes in Europe.
Meteora Monasteries is one of 15 places we cover in Greece, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day Greece plan. A 5-day Greece trip from Mumbai costs about ₹56,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Greece
- Santorini Caldera Experience
- Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum
- Meteora Rock Monasteries
- Santorini Caldera & Oia Sunset
- Acropolis of Athens
- Mykonos Town & Beaches
- Crete & Samaria Gorge
- Delphi & Ancient Olympia
Questions about Meteora Monasteries
What is Meteora Monasteries?
Six Byzantine monasteries perched atop 60-million-year-old rock pillars in Thessaly — built in the 14th century when monks hauled themselves up by rope. The sunrise view with the mist filling the valleys below and the monasteries floating above it is among the most otherworldly landscapes in Europe.
When is the best time to visit Meteora Monasteries?
Greece's best season is May – June or September – October, which is the best window for Meteora Monasteries too.
How many days do I need in Greece to include Meteora Monasteries?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Greece. Meteora Monasteries fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Meteora Monasteries in a Greece package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Meteora Monasteries to a Greece plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.