on this trip, but one that I wasn’t expecting was visiting the monasteries in the Meteora Region,” said traveler Kelly after returning from ourFootsteps of Saint Paul in Greece: Thessaloniki to Athens tour. “What an incredible experience to visit these two monasteries perched on top of ...
Most tourists focus on the beaches during summertime, however the countryside offers an abundance of treasures: Byzantine chapels, secluded medieval monasteries, and archaeological ruins. The sights are spectacularly photogenic because of the vibrant, saturated colors. Little white cubic houses feature red...
are only accessible by boat or on foot. in the rugged hinterland, more than 100 monasteries are hidden among the pine and cypress forests. with its laid-back glamour, luminous sea and almost tropical microclimate, symi is a hit with french and italian yachties. you'll find them eating...
7,000 species of flowers can be found onZakynthos(Zante). Thanks to the combination of culture, nightlife, white beaches and water sports it offers, it is a popular holiday destination for many. The island is home to several famousmonasteriessuch as the Agios Georgios, Anafonitria ...
After lunch, we´ll visit the Meteora, an impressive UNESCO World Heritage site with monasteries that seem to "hang" from the rocks. We´ll stop to visit one of the monasteries (admission included) and see the remaining ones perched atop immense rock formations. ...
You can walk from the main village of Phry to all the other villages and beaches on the island or to the two monasteries. There are only 2 boats a week from Pireaus. There is an airport though with flights to Athens, Karpathos and Rhodes. My favorite restaurant in Athens is called Baka...