Looking for some new adventures? Ready to visit one the most breathtaking locations in all of Greece? Do you by any chance like tsipouro? Then what are you waiting for? Witness the beauty of Meteora and try the local flavours of Volos! Join the ESN Meteora trip today for an experience unlike any other!
Meteora: Meteora is an area that covers few square kilometers, where an ancient monastic community and a rare geological phenomenon of huge rock pillars coexist in absolute harmony. Located at the northwest tip of the plain of Thessaly, Meteora today has become one of the most popular destinations of mainland Greece. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an archeological site and an officially declared holy place!For more information you can vivit the wikipedia page : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteora
Volos: Volos is a beautiful city of Thessaly, built in the innards of the Pagasitic Gulf, near the site of ancient Iolkos and at the foot of the mountain of Centaurs, Pelion. It is one of the largest cities and one of the most important ports in Greece.There you will have the chance to drink traditional tsipouro at a local greek tavern and discover the beauties of the city.
Our schedule SATURDAY 13/11 - Bus leaves from the engineering department at 7.30 - Visit to the Meteora monasteries - Check in at the hotel in Kalabaka - Free time at Kalabaka - Greek night ( traditional music ,food, and greek dances) - Night out at a local night club SUNDAY 14/11 - Check out from the hotel - Visit the city of Volos and free time there - Return to Thessaloniki
Price: -With ESNcard 80€ -Without ESNcard 85€ The price includes: 1) Accomodation 2) Transportation 3) Dinner (Greek night)
Please fill the form below if you want to participate : https://esnthessaloniki.gr/webform/meteora-trip !First come first served! Bring your masks, your vaccination certificate / green passports and your IDs. Entrance is allowed only to those who have been vaccinated or to those who were Infected in the last 6 months or with rapid test in the last 48h. Protect yourself at all times from Covid-19 and take all the necessary precautions
IMPORTANT Please have your student card (paso) or your erasmus ID (the red one, not the ESN Card) with you in the trip, in order to enter to the monasteries for free.As it is a religion place, girls will be asked at the entrance to wear long skirts (under the knee) and boys have to were long trousers.Most of you propably know about the place, but here are some short informations about.
REFUND POLICY:NO REFUNDS! In case that you want to cancel your participation, there will be no refend and it is your own responsibility to exchange your spot with another Erasmus student!
Please note:This event was organised by members of ESN UOM Thessaloniki, ESN AUTH and ESN IHU to help you get the most out of your Erasmus life! All ESN events are non-profit and are organised by students for students on a voluntary basis
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