Meteora

Serene, spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breathtaking, immense, inspiring, impressive. These are only some of the words people very often use in an effort to describe the Meteora phenomenon.
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05 Oct
from 350€
5th October 2018 - 7th October 2018

The Meteora monasteries of Greece
will take your breath away

One of the greatest monuments of the world, protected by UNESCO and characterized by it as “A Preserved and Protected
Monument of Humanity”, Meteora is the most important (after Aghios Oros) monastic center in Greece.

The workshop's highlights

Get to know
what you are about to experience

the monastery at the top of the mountains
meteora

Travelling to this unique North Greece location, Meteora rocks offers incredible photography moments. It’s the perfect background for landscape photography, unique scenery that you can not find anywhere else in Greece.

Actually, the big attraction of the place is located 10 km further on the road to Paleokarya: a beautifully restored stone bridge in front of a small waterfall on the river Portaikos
Palaiokarya’s Stone Bridge

The imposing and beautiful bridge of Paleokaria with its 2 artificial waterfalls has been standing there since the 16th century. It is a one-legged stone bridge of 26 meters in length. The waterfall behind the bridge is 12 meters high and the dropping water creates a beautiful image<br />

Workshop's schedule

The schedule we are going to follow
throughout our wonderful journey

Day one
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09:00 Departure from Syntagma with Van and final destination Meteora. During the journey at least one stop for relaxation will take place

14:00 Arrival at the hotel, where you will have the necessary time to arrange in the rooms, acquaintance and relaxation with the rest of the team

18:00 1st sunset shooting at a specific location overlooking the imposing rocks of Meteora. Instructions and guidance will be given to each of the participants separately

the monastery at the top of the mountains
the beautiful formation rocks of Meteora,Greece

Day two
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07:00 Departure for the field for sunrise photography, preparation and instructions similar

09:00 Return to the hotel for breakfast

10:00 Photo seminar with basic photo and photo editing techniques. Upon completion of the seminar there is free time for walking and dining in the city

18:00 Re-shoot of Meteors at sunset. Evening photography will take place if the weather conditions allow

Serene, spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breathtaking, immense, inspiring, impressive. These are only some of the words people very often use in an effort to describe the Meteora phenomenon.
A trip to Meteora offers the unique experience of nature’s grandeur in conjunction with history, architecture and man’s everlasting desire to connect with the Divine.

Day three
meteora-trikala

09.00 After breakfast in the hotel we prepare suitcases and leave for the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior or Grand Meteor, where we will have the opportunity to visit and photograph it outside the Monastery. The excursion continues towards Trikala to photograph two other historical sites of the area, the Stone Bridge of the Trikalas Gate and the Cataract with the Arched Bridge of Palaiokarya. In between the last two stops we will stop for lunch at a tavern in the area. Return to Athens late afternoon.

The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos
Actually, the big attraction of the place is located 10 km further on the road to Paleokarya: a beautifully restored stone bridge in front of a small waterfall on the river Portaikos

Details & services

Costs

The cost for the Meteora starts from 350€ and includes breakfast and dinner

Pricing details

There is a registration fee of 150€ and the payment must be fulfilled 45 days prior to the starting day of the workshop

Single room

You have the option of upgrading your hotel room to a single room. The extra cost is 60€

Dates

The duration of the trip is 3 days and 2 nights starting on the 5-7th of Octomber, 2018

Group size

The group size for this workshop will be strictly 12 people

Difficulty level

This workshop is aimed towards beginners. Advanced photographers are also welcomed!

Included services

Accomodation

All of our hotels 3 stars at meteora are covered, based on double occupancy

Transportation

Transports / transfers with air-conditioned van / coach from Athens

Breakfast

Breakfast and dinner daily (half board)

Travel insurance
Guiding and landscape photography workshop

Individual photo instruction and education is covered with your tuition

Not Included services

Flights

All flights from/to Athens Airport

Alcohol snacks and beverages

Workshop's countdown

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Disclaimer

The tour always depends on the weather, as the weather in the mountains can be unpredictable. The excursion is organized in cooperation with the Travel Hall travel agency

Return policy

Cancellation:

  • 90 days from the start date of the Workshop full refund minus 70€ service fee.
  • 60 days or more: 50% refund
  • Less than 60 days: no refund

WORKSHOP INFORMATION SUMMARY

Organizer Name: Georgios Thalassinos
Phone: +306978772231
Email: george@thalassinos.photography
Website: https://www.thalassinos.photography/
Date: 5th October 2018 - 7th October 2018
Venue: Meteora
Cost: From 350€
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