The alternative tourism agency Salonica View organizes a two-day excursion to Meteora for Hiking and Rafting.
A few words about our trip:
Our excursion will start from the city of Thessaloniki and the designated meeting points. After arriving in Meteora, we will meet with our guides and head to the starting point of our hike. The path leads us to the top of the rocks and then to the impressive monasteries "Megalo Meteoro" and "Barlaam", where we stop to visit one of them. There, we will get on our bus and go down. After finishing the activity of the first day we will move to the city of Trikala for an afternoon walk and dinner. Our overnight stay will take place at the Alsos house hotel in Kalambaka. Our second day will start with breakfast at the hotel and then we will get on our bus to get to the meeting point for the second day's activity, rafting. Between Meteora and Grevena, in an environment of unique natural beauty, the rivers Venetikos and Aliakmonas join, creating the right conditions for exciting rafting descents. At the end of the activity, snacks will be given to all participants from a well-known local bakery. This will be followed by a walk for food and free time in the village of Spilaio.
Each of our days individually:
Day 1:
Our excursion will start from the city of Thessaloniki and the designated meeting points. Our travel time by bus will be 3 hours. After arriving approximately at 10:30 in Meteora, we will meet with our guides and head to the starting point of our hike. This route is a unique opportunity to admire the amazing natural beauty of Meteora. Our starting point for the hike in Meteora is the holy monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapavsa. We follow the path that starts at the foot of the rocks. Our route passes under the ruined Pantokratoros Monastery, on the northern side of the Doupiani rock. Then we enter the heart of the green forest and reach the abandoned and restored Ypapanti Monastery and the statue of the revolutionary fighter Papathymios Vlahavas. From there, the path leads us to the top of the rocks and then to the impressive monasteries "Megalo Meteoro" and "Barlaam", where we stop to visit one of them. There we will board our bus and go down. Total distance: 5.5 km. Walking time: 2 hours. Difficulty: 1.5 Time spent in a monastery: 1 hour. After finishing the activity of the first day, we will move to the city of Trikala for an afternoon walk and dinner. 18:00 arrival at the place of our overnight stay and the Alsos house hotel in Kalambaka.
Day 2:
09:00 breakfast at the hotel (check out) 1 hour by bus to the meeting point with our companions. After coordinating we will start the activity of the second day, which will be that of Rafting on the Venetian River. Between Meteora and Grevena, in an environment of unique natural beauty, the rivers Venetikos and Aliakmonas join, creating the right conditions for exciting rafting descents for lovers of action and nature. We collect and put on our equipment and board to be transported to the starting point of the Rafting. After a detailed demonstration of the safety rules and descent techniques, we are ready to go. Our route offers many fun moments in a unique natural landscape, surrounded by sandstone rocks, similar to those of Meteora and forests with huge plane trees! We paddle between exciting river passages and stop for dips and water play! During our descent, we will have the opportunity to observe the special fauna of birds and mammals of the wetland, such as cormorants, herons, and otters. Total working time: 4 hours. Activity time: 2 hours. 15:00 end of the activity. At the end of the activity, participants will be given snacks from the bakery in the Vavitsa region. This will be followed by a walk for food and free time in the village of Spilaio, 45 minutes by bus, and finally the way back.
Participation fee:
- 220 euros for a double and triple room
- An additional charge of 30 euros for a single room
- Payment of 30% of the amount within 4 days of booking and by 15/02 payment of the entire amount.
- The cost was calculated for 12 people only and this will be strictly adhered to!!!!
The price includes:
- Organization
- Movement
- Local mountain guides
- Rafting instructors and the necessary equipment
- Accommodation at the Alsos house hotel with breakfast
- VAT
You must have with you:
- Warm and comfortable clothes (not cotton, if not waterproof to dry easily)
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Thick socks
- Second shirt, socks, one small towel (change)
- Plenty of snacks
- Backpack
- Raincoat
- Tissues
- Boots
- Camera (optional)
CAUTION!!! The deposit payment is made to the following bank accounts within 4 days of your reservation. Otherwise, the booking is canceled.
• BANK OF CYPRUS: CY95 0020 0195 0000 3570 3249 2261 or through the quick pay bank of Cyprus service at 99251074 (Payee: Andreas Tsangaris)
• HELLENIC BANK LTD: CY44 0050 0347 0003 4710 F293 4801 (Payee: Andreas Tsangaris)
Note 1. When you click to book, declare in the message where you will take the bus from. The options are Voulgari (Everest), Aristotelous (Statue of Venizelos) or One Salonica. E.g. Statue of Venizelos
Note 2. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the excursion is moved to another date. Participants unable to participate on that date will be refunded. However, if again the weather conditions do not allow the event to take place, the event is permanently canceled and everyone is refunded. In case of cancellation by the participants, 7 days or less before the event date, the money is not returned.
Note 3. Photographic material is shared on our page and social media after each event. By participating in a Salonica View event, you also accept the sharing of photos. Otherwise, please let us know.
Note 4. For the best functioning of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the attendants.
February 18th, 2023
07:00 - Departure from West Thessaloniki (One Salonica)
07:15 - Departure from Thessaloniki (Statue of Venozelos - Aristotelous Square)
07:30 - Departure by bus from Eastern Thessaloniki (Voulgari - Everest)
10:30 - Arrival in Meteora and start hiking
13:30 - End of hiking and transfer to the city of Trikala
14:00 - Arrival in Trikala
18:00 - Arrival at the Alsos house hotel in Kalambaka
February 19th, 2023
09:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 - Departure and check out
11:00 - Meeting with the guides and start the rafting activity
15:00 - End of activity and time for a snack
16:15 - Arrival at Spilaio village and free time for food and a walk
18:30 - We depart for our return to Thessaloniki
21:30 - Arrival in Thessaloniki