Meteora in Greek means “Suspended in the air”! The impressive beauty of the towering rocks and the monasteries perched on their tops is living proof of our Spiritual and Cultural Heritage. Meteora is a vast rock formation placed in central Greece, between the mount range of Pindus and the west plain of Thessaly. This phenomenon was … Read More
Greece is not just sea and islands but also mountains and landscape! We want to introduce you one of the most interesting places in the Pindus mountains in mainland Greece: The Plastiras Lake and surrounding area! Plastiras Lake in Greece is renowned for its beautiful landscape composed of the alpine peaks and fjord-like scenes. It is 60 km from … Read More
Our Idea and How We Started! Five years ago, Christos started Meteora Photo Tour, a company that specializes in photography tours and photo shoots. After a meeting with his friend and now colaborator of Meteora Photo Tour ,Dimitris Giouvris, the photo journey started! The reason he set out to do this was because he saw a … Read More
Many travelers come to Greece for the countless pristine beaches, turquoise waters and unique village architecture on the Greek islands, as well as the famous ancient Acropolis of Athens. But you are planning a visit to Meteora in central Greece! Perfect! You are guaranteed to not be disappointed, because the landscape and beauty of Meteora is … Read More
Are you wondering what to do and what to photograph when you visit Meteora? We have gathered the top 10 places and experiences, that Meteora has to offer. We are local photographers who know the area well. Please read below to find our top picks for the most picturesque and interesting points making your time in … Read More
Meteora Photo Tour works with an extensive network of pro photographers helping travelers to hire a photographer in Santorini island, without the hassle. You are booking a local professional photographer with knowledge of scenic spots and the best times to visit throughout the season. Santorini is a famous island that is visited by millions every year … Read More
Kastraki Village of Meteora location The Kastraki of Meteora is a village located at the western part of Meteora in Greece, amphitheatrically built among high rocks, while its history travels back in time, It is a department of the municipality of Kalambaka and it is the most touristically developed village of the Prefecture of Trikala. The old … Read More
The impressive beauty of the towering rocks and the monasteries perched on their tops, is a living proof of our Spiritual and Cultural Heritage. Meteora is a vast rock formation placed in the central Greece, between the mount range of Pindus and the west plain of Thessaly. This phenomenon was formed through many series of … Read More
In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these ‘columns of the sky’ from the 11th century onwards. Twenty-four of these monasteries were built, despite incredible difficulties, at the time of the great revival of the eremetic ideal in the 15th century. Their 16th-century frescoes mark a key stage in the development of … Read More
Do not visit the Monasteries of Meteora when they are closed. Take a look at the time table to see the opening hours, the closed hours depending on the season. Read a few words about the Meteora area and the Monasteries and take a look in our blog about the Monasteries of Meteora “Suspending in the … Read More