METEORA, GREECE | HIKING TO THE MONASTERIES | Retirement Travel Vlog #83

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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    Meteora, Greece is one of the most unusual and beautiful places on earth. The 6 remaining monasteries are perched on top of the incredible cylindrical rock formations, high above the valley floor.
    Join us for a Greek hiking adventure on this retirement travel vlog as we visit the Meteora, Greece monasteries near Kalambaka, Greece. This is definitely one of the places to visit in Greece for incredible beauty and an adventure hike to remember. Train travel in Greece is easy and it was only a 4-hr trip from Athens.
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  • @LiamOlivia-4
    @LiamOlivia-4 25 дней назад +99

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  • @RetirementTravelers
    @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +15

    Meteora was one of our favorite and most unusual places we have ever visited!! Join us as we visit this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece!! John and Bev

  • @pavloskaisseris7587
    @pavloskaisseris7587 6 месяцев назад +2

    one of a kind place ❤🇬🇷

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yes it is,
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @Anonymous-One1
    @Anonymous-One1 Месяц назад +1

    What a cool experience to hike up to that monastery! Those views are awesome. Thanks for sharing.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Месяц назад +2

      Meteora is bucket list worthy. Well worth the trip up from Athens.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @anuradharewatkar539
    @anuradharewatkar539 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wonderful! We are heading to Greece in April and will be in Meteora in first week of May. Thank you for posting.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  7 месяцев назад +1

      You will love it. Certainly a very unusual and special place.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @Patrick-xo8ht
    @Patrick-xo8ht 2 года назад +4

    That’s awesome! I did that 15 years ago on a tour bus and didn’t know hiking it was an option. Well done! Makes me want to go back.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks. It was a very nice hike up from Kalambaka. Be sure to go in cooler weather. Safe travels. John and Bev

  • @erinaustin9968
    @erinaustin9968 2 года назад +4

    Bev, I Love that you’re open about the challenge of the hike. I worry too. Congratulations! I want to do this now. I was a big fan of the donkey trek, although my husband was in to it. Everyone has their own connection to travel.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for following along with our crazy adventure. Meteora is an amazing place. John and Bev

  • @bradmartin237
    @bradmartin237 2 года назад +5

    Amazing video, John and Bev!! We so enjoyed hanging out with you in Athens before experiencing Metéora ourselves. Your footage and comments do it justice. It is indeed a surreal floating world unlike anywhere else on Earth. Your sense of pace, musical numbers and wonderful photography keep getting better. Buona fortuna in Italia! Can’t wait for your Italian videos to come out.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much. Meteora is amazing. We had a great time with you guys in Athens. How was the Samaria Gorge hike on Crete? John and Bev

  • @athenarockabilly6245
    @athenarockabilly6245 Год назад +4

    Just came back from Greece absolutely beautiful stunning country very very unique and went to meteora what a magical place left us speachless never seen anything like this place no words to describe it a peace of heaven on earth

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Год назад +2

      We agree. Meteora and all of Greece is quite amazing.
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @DestinationEarth
    @DestinationEarth 2 года назад +1

    Wow, that is quite the day of hiking! Bet the legs were reminding you of that! The views were incredible.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      A very memorable day indeed. Put Meteora on your bucket list. Amazing place. John and Bev

  • @knotgleo6663
    @knotgleo6663 2 года назад +6

    My bucket list keeps growing. 🤣 I appreciate the reality in your filming. Sometimes it’s “not easy choosing this route” and trekking all over the place. That was a big elephant but well worth it!! Thanks for another adventure 👍

  • @travellingwithcrowsfeet
    @travellingwithcrowsfeet 2 года назад +10

    Thank you for showing us this picturesque place in Greece, its now been put on our list! And we'll done Bev, you did it 👏

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +3

      Thanks so much. Meteora is a must see place for sure. Hope all is well and thanks for following along. John and Bev

  • @TrekkingwithMikeandDeb
    @TrekkingwithMikeandDeb 2 года назад +2

    Fabulous hike!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks. Meteora is definitely worth visiting! John and Bev

  • @gregfantom7
    @gregfantom7 2 года назад +7

    What an amazing journey by two truly wonderful people , thank for "taking us" along , God bless you For those who don't know or maybe Just haven't realized , the greek word Meteora is also from where the word meteorite comes from .

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for watching. We feel so blessed to have been able to see Meteora. Amazing place. John and Bev

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
    @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 2 года назад +6

    Bravo Bev!!!!!!! What an amazing hike and adventure! So cool you met that couple filled my heart with happiness! Great video guys!!! ~Cara 🥰

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks. It was really cool meeting that couple and getting to take their picture. Thanks for following along. John and Bev

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 года назад +2

    Oh man, this is amazing!! Ian and I watched this video on the big screen and now we both really want to go!! ⛰
    Such a gorgeous video. Well done! 👍 Cheers! XX Dara and Ian

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much. Definitely put Meteora on your list. It is such an unusual place. John and Bev

  • @beverlyromine1224
    @beverlyromine1224 2 года назад +4

    Wow! What spectacular scenery! Excellent filming! Would LOVE ❤️ to do that hike! Great music as always! Loved the cute couple recreating a photo 🥰 So fun.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      We had a wonderful day in a very unusual place. Meteora should be on your list. John and Bev

  • @elegantartzone7505
    @elegantartzone7505 2 года назад +4

    What a beautiful place, amazing journey ✨

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much. Hope you can join us on our adventure around the world. John and Bev

  • @LovingLifeHitchedUp
    @LovingLifeHitchedUp 2 года назад +3

    Very nice air b & b. Glad you hiked the trail instead of taking the bus. It was beautiful. That was some trek. What a cute couple you met, they found the right photographers. See, that's the reason you hiked instead of taking the bus. I'm very excited about visiting Italy with you two. Safe travels.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for following along and hope you have enjoyed Greece with us. Italy has been wonderful as well. Hope you are enjoying your Airstream and adventures around the country. John and Bev

  • @heidixxx2454
    @heidixxx2454 Год назад +1

    I went to these bout 25 years ago!! Via a tour bus. Flabbergasting structures. Women were required to wear long skirts to enter. There was a basket of skirts with elastic waists for pulling on over pants. Do you remember if that was still required?

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Год назад +1

      Amazing place. Yes, they still have a basket (probably the exact same skirts 🤣). Women need to have knees covered.
      Safe travels,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @mrtclub_gr
    @mrtclub_gr 2 года назад +3

    great footage! Kisses from Greece

  • @jiyise
    @jiyise Год назад +1

    another beautiful and lovely vlog. Reminds of our experience in Meteora. Bev, which kind of watch do you wear, give you altitude?

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much. We loved Meteora. Apple Watch that counts flights climbed.
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @jiyise
      @jiyise Год назад

      @@RetirementTravelers Thanks for your quick reply.

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 года назад

    How long was the hike to the top? Bev had the hard job of holding the selfie stick and filming while hiking!

  • @crystaljames9455
    @crystaljames9455 Год назад

    I’m trying to decide if I should visit Meteora or Corinth. We don’t have time for both. But when I see you’re video, I think Meteora is a place I can’t miss.
    How did you get your train tickets? Online?

  • @RetirementBudgetCalculator
    @RetirementBudgetCalculator 2 года назад +1

    Great video. I enjoyed the drone photography and music selection. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video. Meteora is a special place! We will be in Milan, Italy for our next travel vlog. John and Bev

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 года назад +1

    This is a beautiful video, fantastically captured surroundings.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much. Hope you can follow along on our journey around the world. John and Bev

  • @rventures1021
    @rventures1021 2 года назад +1

    What a awesome adventure!! Beautiful views!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @borntoroam2468
    @borntoroam2468 2 года назад +1

    Wow, spectacular! Congrats on summiting to the top! Off topic, as recently new to your channel, so still catching up, but just wanted to ask, are you slow travelers, i.e., staying/renting for one mth or more, in one location?? My husband & I are 2.5yrs out from early retirement & are looking into the slow travel lifestyle through Europe. By the way, hello from USA, great info so far!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching and glad you are enjoying our channel. We don’t necessarily do slow travel, but we have been traveling regionally in Europe this year. For example, 6 weeks in northern Italy, but in 6 different places located 1-2 hours apart by train. 1 week per location in Europe this way minimizes plane flights, but still enables us to see many places. John and Bev

  • @tarynnicosie846
    @tarynnicosie846 2 года назад +1

    Hello Bev and John,
    Great video, love the video and views Amazing !! Love to you both and as always keep on keeping on !! Love your journey ! God Bless💗💜🙏
    🌻🌺🌹🪴

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much for following along on our journey with us. Subscribers like you really keep us moving forward with our channel. Thanks, John and Bev

  • @vmichelita
    @vmichelita 2 года назад +2

    Stunning! Well done with the hiking -- that was a huge day!!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for following along. It was a very memorable day to a most unusual place. So glad we hiked. John and Bev

  • @friendlyurchin2388
    @friendlyurchin2388 2 года назад +1

    I just saw you pass by in Venice! Such a sweet channel, instant subscribe!

  • @jackiesnell3481
    @jackiesnell3481 2 года назад +1

    We enjoy your videos and adventures so much! Wondering if you ever would share your whole itinerary for someone else to be able to follow? It would be fun to take the same year long trip you did.. thanks

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much for following along. This has been a crazy year and not sure you would want to follow, but we would be glad to try and help. Send us an email through our website. Thanks. John and Bev

    • @jackiesnell3481
      @jackiesnell3481 2 года назад

      @@RetirementTravelers THANK YOU!!!

  • @travelman677
    @travelman677 2 года назад +3

    Great vlog again. What a beautiful place. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @budiprasetia2290
    @budiprasetia2290 2 года назад +1

    How many miles total?

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      About 10 miles total. Great hike! John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/