Description
Explore ancient monasteries perched atop soaring rock formations and uncover the history of it all with this self-guided audio tour of Meteora, Greece.
Meteora:
Discover the soaring beauty of Meteora, where ancient monasteries perch atop towering cliffs. The scenery at this UNESCO World Heritage Site is every bit as astonishing as the long, rich history behind it all. This driving tour will guide you to all the major monasteries, a few bonus overlooks, and give you the full story of this amazing destination.
Explore the immense Monastery of Great Meteoron and learn about its founder, Saint Athanasius the Meteorite. Hear about the devastating fire which nearly claimed the Monastery of Varlaam and changed the culture of Meteora forever. Visit the super accessible Monastery of Saint Stephen or scale stone steps to reach the Monastery of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas. Learn how these amazing places have changed over the years and how they’ve retained their ancient history.
As you drive, you’ll also see landmarks like the Hermit Caves of Badovas, carved into high cliffs, and a cave filled with brightly-colored scarves dedicated to Saint George. Plus, pay a visit to the famous Doupiani Rock, where everything in Meteora began. And don’t forget to snap photos from the astonishing vista at Sunset Rock!
A trip to Meteora is one you’ll never forget. Featuring riveting stories, an engaging narrator, and easy automatic audio, this app puts exploration in the palm of your hand!
Experience all this and more:
■ The Hermit Caves of Badovas
■ Museum of Geological Formations
■ Doupiani Rock
■ Scarves of Saint George
■ Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas
■ Caves of Meteora
■ Holy Monastery of Saint Barbara Roussanou
■ World Heritage Site
■ Holy Monastery of Varlaam
■ Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron
■ Viewpoint Meteora
■ Sunset Rock
■ Monastery of the Holy Trinity
■ Holy Monastery of Saint Stephen
APP FEATURES:
■ Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.
■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear.
■ Works offline
No data, cellular, or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour.
■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.
■ Award-winning platform
The app developers received the famous “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use it for over a million tours/year.
FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:
Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all the stories!
QUICK TIPS:
■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.
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