What to bring

• Cash is necessary for monastery offerings (€3 to €5 per site) and any small purchases.
• Pack sturdy, closed-toe shoes with a good grip; trails and steps in monasteries can be uneven and steep.
• Bring water and a light snack during the summer months (June to August).

If you plan to use an audio guide, remember your earphones and ensure your smartphone is fully charged.

What's not allowed

• While photography in outdoor areas is permitted, it’s prohibited inside churches or when capturing images of monks and nuns.

Drones are strictly banned unless special permission has been granted due to privacy regulations and wildlife protection laws.

Accessibility

• The majority of Meteora sites aren't accessible by wheelchair, as all monasteries require climbing stairs or navigating inclined paths.

St. Stephen’s Monastery provides the easiest access for those with limited mobility, featuring a level path and minimal steps.

Additional information

• Your guide will meet you at Mesochori (Ancient Settlement of Kastraki), near the Doupiani Rock trailhead below Pantokrator Monastery ruins.
• The number of monasteries visited varies daily, with 2 to 4 accessible. Each has a specific closing day per week; Great Meteoron is closed on Tuesdays and Varlaam on Fridays, affecting your tour route.
• Monastery offerings (€3 to €5 each) are not included in the price and must be paid in cash at entry points.
• A modest dress code applies: men should wear long pants; women need long skirts and shoulder coverage. Shawls or wrap skirts can be borrowed if necessary.
• Local minibuses or shuttle vans will transport you between stops, with winding roads but short distances.
• Toilets are available at major monasteries like Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen’s; a small tip is usually expected for use.

Guides cannot provide commentary inside the monasteries; consider using a multi-language audio guide to enhance your experience.