Drive from Volos, through the rich agricultural basin of Thessaly, to Meteora, which means 'in the air'. Meteora forms a unique landscape, ideal for those wishing to come closer to God. The monastic history of Meteora goes back to the 11th century AD when the first hermits sought peace and solitude in the rifts and caves of the rocks. The first monasteries however were not built until the 14th century AD, attaining their peak in the 16th. The development of the monasteries led to an illustrious period of monastic life, particularly in the 15th and 16th century.

Originally the only access was by means of very long ladders, which could be drawn up when not in use, or in basket or net suspended on ropes from a winch which was mounted in a tower above the void. Steps have now been cut out in the rock face and there is a fine modern road servicing the main monasteries. Visit the site where two of the most important monasteries will be visited. Lunch will be in Kalambaka and return will be between 17.00 - 18.00pm.