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Meteora: Self-Guided App-Based Driving Tour

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Meteora: Self-Guided App-Based Driving Tour

About this activity

Experience the magic of Meteora, Greece, where ancient monasteries perch atop towering pillars of rock. With this self-guided audio tour, dive into the history of the monasteries, the hermit monks who built them, as well as miraculous tales of Saint George and the looming threat of Ottoman invasion. Combine natural beauty, rich history, and incredible architecture in one of Greece’s top travel destinations.

Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's included

  • ✓Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
  • ✓Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • ✓Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • ✓Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • ✓Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • ✓Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • ✓One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
  • ✓Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • ✓Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • ✓Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

  • ✕No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Meeting and pickup

  • You can also begin the tour from the Holy Monastery of the Great Meteoron - Transfiguration of the Saviour, G, Kalabaka, Greece.
  • Begin from Trikalon 28, Kalampaka 422 00, Greece. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
  • Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
  • At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
  • Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
  • Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
  • Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
  • Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
  • The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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