The Meteora is a group of rocks in central Greece that is home to one of the biggest and most steeply constructed complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second only to Mount Athos in significance. The six monasteries are perched atop massive, rounded boulders that resemble hills and dominate the surrounding area. Cheap flight tickets and budget friendly accommodations are available.
Steps cut into the rock during the 1920s made it much easier to ascend there today. Only six of the 24 monasteries—four for men and two for women—remain in operation and each house less than ten people.