In the great plain of Thessaly region arising from land many natural columns of dark rock, of considerable height, on some of which are located Byzantine monasteries began to be built in the fourteenth century, at the end of the Byzantine Empire, and completed in the sixteenth century.

Religious communities that lived were called ‘stylites “of” stylos “(column). There are twenty monasteries, seventeen in ruins and only three visits. The “Great Meteoron” is the most interesting. Previously the only access was rudimentary elevators with a basket and a rope in which the locals used to deposit the supplies. Over time they have built ladders and bridges that allow the visit.

VISITS
The best seasons to visit Meteora are spring and autumn (more…)

If you want to explore the Mediterranean and the Greek Islands a good option is to do on board a cruise that will allow you to fully enjoy your holiday and visit some of the most attractive cities in the Mediterranean and the Aegean and know their culture and cuisine.

VENETIAN ROUND CRUISE
We recommend the Venetian Round Cruises Pullmantur Company, which makes a stop in Venice, Dubrovnik, Athens and the Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini. As the start date is shipped in Venice or Athens.

The cruise lasts 8 days / 7 nights, under either the “all inclusive” (“all inclusive”) on board. This includes all meals and drinks to be served on board, airport transfers – Port – Airport and return flights in economy class (more…)

This hill of 278 meters was named after the wolves that once inhabited the pine trees on its slopes.

According to mythology the goddess Athena, patron of Athens, he wanted his temple on the Acropolis was a little closer to the Olympus, so a stormy night started a rock of Mount Penteli put it on the Acropolis but when two black birds moved gave him bad news and let Athena startled the rock fell into the center of Athens.

In classical Greece, the mountain was covered by dense vegetation and the top was a temple dedicated to Zeus. After the Turkish occupation of the mountain was completely deserted. Its reforestation began in 1880 and ended in 1915.

From Lycabettus can see a panoramic view (more…)

The Peloponnese, offers a tour of three days and two nights from 247 euros per person. Walk Corinth, Olympia, Mycenae, the Temple of Aesculapius and the Oracle of Delphi itself. There are options for accommodation in hotels of three or four stars during the trip. Includes breakfast and the ride will end again with the arrival at their hotel in Athens.

A third circuit, also in the Peloponnese, offers the visitor a tour of three days and four nights. Circle Delphi, Meteora and Olympia. Likewise includes the Oracle, the monasteries of Meteora and Olympia, the birthplace of modern sport. The price of this tour ranges from 380 euros per person. It offers, as above, the choice of a hotel stay of three or four stars and includes breakfast.

Besides, there are options of tours departing from Athens and that one day travel the Peloponnese and Delphi. However, this option does not cover the monasteries of Meteora by the distance that separates them from the Greek capital. And if the visitor looking for adventure, can be encouraged to rent a vehicle to travel on their own.

Greece (see hotels in Greece) is the matrix of Western civilization. Full of history, traditions, culture and traces of a fascinating past. It was a junction of different civilizations, shaping an identity caused by the influence of East and West. When you cross it, there is a perceived sense of mythology comes to life and we will see something amazing.

In Greece there are tour services that cover the most important ruins and leading by spectacular landscapes. By bus, the agencies pick up the tourists in their hotels and a speaking guide visit the sites determined in the service. They also include lodging at the circuit. The agency offers three Grecotour such conventional circuits Greece.

The Circuit of Delphi, home of the famous Oracle and Meteora, toured the ruins of the Oracle and visit the Orthodox monasteries of Meteora, located on cliffs, famous throughout the world. It lasts two days and one night, and a price ranging from 145 euros per person.