Trikala – Meteora | Three-Day self-guided motorcycle tour. Explore challenging trails, historic monasteries, and stunning natural landscapes.
Trikala
One of the most beautiful cities in Greece with excellent urban planning, lovely stone-paved roads, monuments of historical importance, big squares excellent for socializing, and magnificent local cuisine. It is built where ancient Trikki used to be (mythology states that the nymph Trikki was the daughter of Peneus, the Thessalian river God). The Lithaios River runs through the prefecture capital thus offering another element of relaxation and beauty. Here is also the homeland of the God of Medicine, Asclepius. You will park the motorcycles and explore the center on foot. You will visit the famous clock tower, the Kursum Mosque, one of the best-preserved mosques on Greek soil, and finally, the Kliafa Centre of History and Culture where a dazzling display of exhibits always captures the attention of the traveler.
Meteora
A few miles away lies the town of Kalabaka, best known for the location of Meteora (UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988). They are built on the north-western edge of the Plain of Thessaly. Meteora is a complex of monasteries built 400 meters above the ground on massive stone pillars. It is one of Christianity’s holiest places and attracts thousands of visitors year after year. The visitors get mesmerized by the size of the rock formations as well as the spectacular beauty and serenity originating from the Monasteries for those who seek spiritual enlightenment.
With Trikala as your base, there are plenty of sights to keep you on your toes in the surrounding area. The wonderful village of Elati named after the Greek word for fir tree is an impressive village offering an alpine landscape. A few miles away lie the picturesque Pertouli and the homonymous ski resort where horses roam freely in the meadows!
The villages of Pyli with the famous waterfalls and Neraidohori a village named after the Greek word Neraida meaning Fairy set the scene for days full of exploration.
Trikala – Meteora. Discover spectacular scenery, iconic landmarks, and timeless legends that will captivate even the most restless of travelers.
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