What to bring

It's advisable to carry some cash for entrance fees (€3 to €5 per monastery) as credit card facilities might be unavailable. Sturdy shoes with good grip are recommended due to uneven paths and steps. Make sure to pack water and light snacks, particularly during the warmer months from June to August. Also, bring your own earphones and a fully charged phone for using the audio guides comfortably.

What's not allowed

While you can generally take photos outdoors, avoid photographing inside churches or capturing images of monks or nuns unless permission is explicitly granted. Additionally, flying drones requires special permissions due to privacy concerns and wildlife protection measures.

Accessibility

Meteora isn't accessible for wheelchair users as all monasteries involve steps or inclined paths. If you have mobility issues, consider visiting St. Stephen’s Monastery which features a paved path with minimal stairs.

Additional information

Your guide will pick up directly from your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki Village. Typically, during the visit, you'll enter between 2 to 4 monasteries; each has specific closing days (Great Meteoron is closed on Tuesdays and Varlaam on Fridays), so the lineup may vary depending on when you go. An offering of €3 to €5 per person in cash is required at monastery gates. Tour guides aren't permitted inside, but multilingual audio guides are available for continued exploration within. Minibuses or local shuttles transport visitors between sites. Basic toilets can be found at larger monasteries like Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen's, with a small tip often appreciated. Note that Meteora has strict dress codes: men should wear long pants; women must have long skirts and shoulder coverage—sleeveless tops and shorts are not allowed.