What to bring

• Bring some cash for entrance donations (€3 to €5 per monastery) and any purchases, as credit card facilities may not be available.
• Opt for sturdy shoes with good grip, as paths can be uneven and include many steps.
• Carry water and light snacks, especially during warmer months (June to August).
• Don’t forget to bring your own earphones and a fully charged phone to listen to the audio guides comfortably.

What's not allowed

• While outdoor photography is generally permitted, refrain from taking photos inside churches and of monks or nuns.
• Flying drones is prohibited without special permission.

Accessibility

• Meteora is not wheelchair accessible. All monasteries involve steps or inclined paths.
• If you have mobility constraints, consider visiting monasteries like St. Stephen’s, which has a paved path and minimal stairs.

Additional information

• Your tour bus will be across from Larissa train station on Theodore Diligianni Street, in front of Everest Café. Look for the 'Visit Meteora' sign.
• Expect to visit 2 to 4 monasteries. Each has a weekly closing day (Great Meteoron on Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays), so the lineup may vary.
• All monasteries require a €3 to €5 offering per person, payable in cash at the gate.
• Tour guides are not allowed inside the monasteries. To continue exploring while inside, take advantage of the multilingual audio guides.
• Tours use minibuses or local shuttles to transport visitors between sites.
• Basic toilets are available at larger monasteries (Great Meteoron, Varlaam, St. Stephen) and may require a small tip.
• The Meteora monasteries follow a strict dress code. Men must wear long pants; women need long skirts and shoulder coverage. Sleeveless tops and shorts are not allowed.