This audio tour does not use GPS, so the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route. You can also play all stories from the 'Story List' if you wish to skip ahead or listen to earlier stories again.

Discover a world of faith and serenity with this self-guided walking tour of the Monastery of Varlaam in Greece! This majestic monastery perched high atop a cliff holds tons of fascinating history dating back centuries. Learn about the saints who built it against the odds, discover the meaning behind the monastery’s icons, and marvel at awe-inspiring art and architecture. This tour immerses you in history, Orthodox traditions, Byzantine artistry, plus spectacular views and peaceful contemplation.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Varlaam Monastery:-

• The Origins of the Monastery
• Monastery Entrance
• Outer Courtyard
• The Pro-Narthex
• Candle Lighting Area
• The Narthex
• The Niche
• The Nave
• The Talandon and the Simandron
• The Well
• The Barrel
• The Tower Balcony
• The Cemetery
• The Monastery Museum
• The Chapel of St. Cosmas and St. Damian
• The Monastery Gift Shop
• From Ancient Times to the Modern Day

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

• This flexible, self-led tour works by sensing your location as you walk
• The in-depth audio narration plays as you walk
• The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
• Once it’s downloaded, the tour works completely offline
• Tour your way: choose when to start, stop fast-forward, or rewind
• Ask for help from a real person anytime over call, chat, or email