Monastery of St. Dionysius of Olympia – Meteora

Excursion to the monastery of St. Dionysius on Olympus and the monasteries of Meteora is a one-day route, which on the one hand will acquaint you with the centuries-old Orthodox history of Greece, and on the other - will open before you the grandeur and beauty of mountain landscapes.

The old monastery of St. Dionysius, one of the revered saints, is located in the gorge of Olympus at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. The very buildings of the monastery are permeated with the ideas of the monk, who during his lifetime preached the unity of man with nature and the rejection of worldly vanity. The majestic buildings, hidden under the cliffs of the sacred mountain, fascinate and give visitors peace.

Meteora is a place where God’s providence meets a unique natural landscape. Where the strength of the human spirit and the desire for knowledge led to the triumph of creation and harmony.

Medieval Orthodox monasteries of Meteora, located on the steep cliffs of the Thessaly Plain, are rightly considered one of the most significant historical, Orthodox and cultural sites in Greece.

The second most important monastic complex of Greece (after the monastic republic of St. Athos) annually attracts a large number of travelers from all over the world. And it is not surprising that Meteora monasteries are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

A one-day excursion to Meteora is a great opportunity to see the dizzying landscapes and touch the grandeur of the Orthodox traditions of Greece.

Interesting facts:
Saint Dionysius during his lifetime was recognized as a visionary and wonderworker;
The honest head of St. Dionysius was kidnapped in 1890 and has not been found until now.
Age of Meteor rocks - about 60 million years;
Until 1920, building materials, food and the monks themselves were raised to the top of the Meteorsky cliffs in special networks using a winch;
Since 1988, Meteora monasteries have been included in the UNESCO Heritage List;
Meteors are visited annually by up to one and a half million tourists;
Despite its uniqueness, Meteor rocks are not mentioned in the texts of ancient historians and authors.

Useful information:

total mileage of the excursion (with departure from Thessaloniki) - about 490 km;
visiting churches / monasteries provides a certain type of clothing: men have closed shoulders and long trousers; women have closed shoulders and a neckline, a skirt below the knee (you can tie a pareo);
For your comfort and safety, wear comfortable shoes; do not forget to bring headgear with you;
The route program can be changed for reasons beyond the control of the company (force majeure); weather conditions and at the discretion of the guide if necessary.

All transfers under the program on comfortable transport Mercedes Vito.
services of a Russian-speaking driver (500 – the cost of a tour with a Russian-speaking guide);

* Entrance tickets to Meteora Monastery.
* the cost is indicated for leaving Thessaloniki / when leaving the other region changes are possible;

Separately paid:

lunch