Vunena: Church of St. Nicholas New and bleeding trees - Meteora

The excursion of Vunen and Meteora is a journey into the history of Christianity and an opportunity to get acquainted with the Orthodox tradition of Greece.

In the small village of Vunen there is the Church of St. Nicholas the New, on the territory of which a miracle occurs annually: in the grove where the Monk Martyr died, trees bleed.

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.

Interesting facts:

In the sacred grove of Wunen every year, the trees exude a red liquid, which is called the "Blood of the Saint";
The incorruptible remains of St. Nicholas for many years were hidden in the hollow of a tree from which he was martyred;
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 480 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 ticket to the monastery in Meteora
* the cost is indicated for leaving Thessaloniki / when leaving the other region changes are possible;

Separately paid:

lunch