- The private tour in Meteora operating all year but.
- The Truffle Hunting is available March to October. You can go ahead with tour and may exchange the The Truffle Hunting with other activities, wine tasting or a visit in Plastira lake etc.
- The Truffle Hunting start at 10.30 and finished at 13.30
2 Day Private Tour Meteora & Truffle Hunting...
Experience the difference and enjoy 2 day private tour at the Monasteries of Meteora which includes Truffle hunting under the rocks of Meteora, Mushroom Tasting, Truffle pasta cooking on the forest and visit at the natural and history museum! In the beautiful and unknown forests of the region, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique truffle hunting.
This is a complete suggestion that is unique in Greece. The area of Meteora is a suitable place for the development of truffle hunting. Wild truffles can be found in the region. It is also an easily accessible place, at the hunting areas. The region of Meteora has been marked as a truffle hunting area in Greece. You will have the opportunity to experience an alternative activity combined with a private tour to the Monasteries
Location
DAY 1: ATHENS - THERMOPYLAE -MONASTERIES OF METEORA:
- Thermopylae: Our driver will pick you up at 08.00 am from your hotel or from Piraeus port. After you meet, you will start this incredible journey following the road towards Thermopylae to admire the monument of King Leonidas.
Visit Monasteries: Afterwards we will visit Meteora, having our first stop at the Great Meteoro (or similar) which is the largest and the oldest of all. It was called the monastery that was "suspended in the air" (meteoro), due to the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built. Our second visit is to the great monastery of St. Stephan. The Monastery of St. Stephan, (or similar) which is a small church built in the 16th century and decorated in 1545. This monastery rests on the plain rather than on a cliff. It was damaged by the Nazis during World War II who believed it was harboring insurgents and was abandoned.
Sunset tour: After check-in at the hotel in Meteora, we suggest you a majestic sunset tour on Meteora Rocks. It is a unique feeling to see the sunset above the rocks, between the sky and earth!
DAY 2: TRUFFLE HUNTING - TRUFFLE PASTA COOKING - MUSHROOM TASTING:
- The Truffle Hunting: Your private truffle hunter and the truffle-dog are waiting for you! The moment we meet the truffle hunting begins. We discover the first truffle, the second, the third... The dogs are unstoppable, and we don’t lose them from our sight. After a while, they stop. They have shown us their skills and enjoy the caresses and rewards from us.
The Truffle pasta dish: Chef take the baton and start the truffle pasta cooking. An innovative pan is used to cook a super delicious truffle pasta dish with some wild mushrooms too. During the cooking process, they reveal the secrets of the truffle.
The Mushroom Tasting: But until the pasta is ready, guests will enjoy a tasting of different types of mushrooms. At the same time, the wine bottles open and, in combination with the truffle pasta that has been served, the tour completes its unprecedented trails of taste.
The torch passes to the Museum: A guided tour is provided, with an emphasis on mushrooms and especially on their nutritional and therapeutic value. Finally, guests can have a choice of seventy traditional mushroom and truffle products created by the museum, in the Museum’s shop. At the end of the tour leave Meteora to reach in Athens in the Afternoon.
***TRAVEL INSURANCE: We would also like to draw your attention to the importance of taking out an insurance policy in the event of an unexpected happening that may cancel or interrupt your trip.
Here is the link to see what the travel insurance covers: Click Here for Travel Insurance
Highlights
- Monasteries of Meteora
- Truffle hunting
- Mushroom Tasting,
- Truffle pasta cooking on the forest
- Monastery of Varlaam or similar
- Monastery of Grand Meteoro or similar
- Village of Kastraki
- The Monument of King Leonidas
- Thermopylae Museum
Inclusions
- Pick up & drop off from your designate point
- Private car with English speaking driver
- Licensed tour guide according to your selection
- Truffle hunting, Truffle cooking, Mushroom tasting
- Sunset arond the rocks of Meteora
- Mineral water, wet & dry tissues
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Entry/Admission -Monasteries of Meteora
- Meals & personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Useful Info
- All our drivers are professional English-speaking drivers, have high experience and they have a good knowledge of the sites that you are going to visit.
- They can provide you general information for each one, but they are not official guides.
- They will lead you to paths past the tourist crowd and they will also suggest you local, traditional restaurants where you can taste the known Mediterranean cuisine.
- During the trip, we suggest you have local guide in Meteora as you will receive deep information
- Alternative, you can book licensed tour guide accompany you throughout your tour
- In cooperation with the Luxury Car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr ith a wide selection of brand new cars we offer the following:
- From 1 to 4 persons, we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV, Citroen Picasso or similar
- From 5 to 8 persons, we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito or similar
- From 9 to 17 persons, we provide you Minibus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
- Our driver meets you at your hotel in Athens or Airbnb (or from your specific address) which hand you a folder with the necessary travel documents (air tickets & ferry tickets if relevant, and other useful information).
- Once your booking is finalized, we will send you the booking confirmation form with pick up time and other details of the trip.
- One day prior to the trip we will send you the drivers’ details.
- If you arrive at Athens airport or Piraeus, our representative will be waiting there holding a sign with your name written on it, helps you with your baggage, and accompany you at your car, provide you mineral water & Tissues.
- Our tours are PRIVATE only for you and not for other passengers. You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order the tour to be modified to you, also note that we can accommodate from 1 person to 36 persons or more.
- To take full advantage of your stay in Greece, we would also like to draw your attention to the importance of taking out an insurance policy in the event of an unexpected happening during your trip. To this effect, we have collaborated with INTERAMERICAN, the largest private insurance company in Greece.
- If you wish we can arrange your accommodation a day before and after your tour.
- We can arrange private arrival & departure transfers from/to Athens airport
- We keep your luggage at our luggage store with 3€ per day/per luggage
- 3 euro / person / Monastery
Cancelation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 10 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change within 9 days prior the first day of arrival and/or non shows, full cancellation fees applies – the total cost of the program.
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.
