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Meteora Tour: Panoramic Monasteries Experience
4.7
741 Ratings
Athens
Embark on a comprehensive day tour from Athens to Meteora, featuring a scenic train journey and exploration of the famous monasteries. Discover the hidden secrets and breathtaking views of this UNESCO World Heritage site with a knowledgeable local tour leader.
Embark on a comprehensive day tour from Athens to Meteora, featuring a scenic train journey and exploration of the famous monasteries. Discover the hidden secrets and breathtaking views of this UNESCO World Heritage site with a knowledgeable local tour leader.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Meteora - Depart from Athens at 8:00 am to Kalabaka on our comfortable coach bus and enjoy the stunning Greek landscapes along the way. There will be a brief stop en route to Meteora.
Upon arrival in Kalabaka around 12:30 pm, our knowledgeable Tour Leader will be ready to greet you.
A 30-minute break for a meal will be provided to unwind from the…
- Meteora - Depart from Athens at 8:00 am to Kalabaka on our comfortable coach bus and enjoy the stunning Greek landscapes along the way. There will be a brief stop en route to Meteora.
Upon arrival in Kalabaka around 12:30 pm, our knowledgeable Tour Leader will be ready to greet you.
A 30-minute break for a meal will be provided to unwind from the journey. Select one dish and a Greek salad from our selection of 10 flavors (a vegetarian option is also available). We have secured a reservation at the finest local restaurant, which is fully air-conditioned.
You have the option to include lunch in your package during booking.
Embark on an incredible 4-hour tour of Meteora, where you will see all 6 monasteries and have the opportunity to visit the interiors of 3. Your Tour Leader will offer personalized attention and care. There will be ample opportunities for photos and visits to many hidden spots known only to locals, ensuring a memorable experience.
Finally, you will be transported back to Kalabaka to return to Athens, arriving around 10:30 pm.
- Kamena Vourla - Midway through your journey from Athens to Meteora, there will be a brief stop for refreshments at an exclusive, top-rated bus stop restaurant by the beautiful seashore called “Kamena Vourla.” On a clear day, you can see the island of Evia across the water.
- Great Meteoron Monastery - Visit the Great Meteoron, the largest and oldest monastery of Meteora.
- Varlaam Monastery - Marvel at the Varlaam Monastery.
- Kastraki - Explore the charming village of Kastraki nestled beneath the rocks of Meteora.
- Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Badova - Discover the hermitage of Badovas and the secret hermit caves.
- Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara - Admire the Rousanou Nunnery.
- Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) - Appreciate the Holy Trinity Monastery.
- Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas - Visit the St Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos) Monastery.
- Agios Stefanos - Explore the St Stephen (Agios Stefanos) Nunnery.
- Kalambaka - Discover the city beneath the rocks and learn about its fascinating history.
What's Included
- Roundtrip Transfer from Athens by air-conditioned coach-bus
- Comprehensive 5-hour tour of Meteora
- Visit inside the 3 most popular monasteries - ONLY BY US
- Panoramic views of all six monasteries for great photos
- Enjoy the Majestic Sunset at Meteora (from Nov 01 until Feb 15)
- See the Hermit Caves
- Local, expert in the area, Tour Leader
- Smart…
- Roundtrip Transfer from Athens by air-conditioned coach-bus
- Comprehensive 5-hour tour of Meteora
- Visit inside the 3 most popular monasteries - ONLY BY US
- Panoramic views of all six monasteries for great photos
- Enjoy the Majestic Sunset at Meteora (from Nov 01 until Feb 15)
- See the Hermit Caves
- Local, expert in the area, Tour Leader
- Smart Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Deutsch, Portuguese
- Smart Audio guide in Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
- Free Panoramic Meteora Map
- Free WiFi & USB chargers
- Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Pickup and drop-off at Athens’ Larissa train station
- Guide inside the Holy Monasteries (free multilingual smart guide available)
- Tips (optional)
- Lunch ( if you do not select this option)
- Entrance fees
- Pickup and drop-off at Athens’ Larissa train station
- Guide inside the Holy Monasteries (free multilingual smart guide available)
- Tips (optional)
- Lunch ( if you do not select this option)
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day tour from Athens to Meteora for an unforgettable adventure. Travel in comfort on our air-conditioned coach bus from Athens and explore all six monasteries on this panoramic tour, guided by a knowledgeable local tour leader.
Enjoy the comfort of a bus equipped with WiFi as you marvel at the breathtaking views. There will be ample…
Embark on a full-day tour from Athens to Meteora for an unforgettable adventure. Travel in comfort on our air-conditioned coach bus from Athens and explore all six monasteries on this panoramic tour, guided by a knowledgeable local tour leader.
Enjoy the comfort of a bus equipped with WiFi as you marvel at the breathtaking views. There will be ample opportunities to capture stunning photos and visit three of the most renowned monasteries before heading back to Athens. Discover the Hermit Caves and numerous hidden spots known only to locals. You also have the option to include a traditional lunch at a local restaurant with a stunning view of Meteora.
A complimentary smart audio guide is available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | Italian | German | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese.
- Departure place: Athens Train Station (Larissis Station) be there at least 15 min before the departure of the bus at 08:00 am exactly
- There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus , waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station.
- Supplier is not responsible if you miss the bus please be there on time
- Your guide will be waiting for you upon your arrival at Kalabaka Bus stop
- Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.
- Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 5 euro each entrance. There is no ATM machine in the area.
- Lunch: The lunch includes a main dish, an atomic salad, bread & water. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
- Tour is guided in English or Spanish with Live Local Guide.
- Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | French | Italian | Dutch | Spanish | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
- Climbing Steps to Monastery Tops: Please be aware that reaching the top of the monasteries involves climbing steps. There are no elevators available, so please consider this if you have any mobility concerns.
Location
Larissa Station
--- Athens Railway Station (Larissis Station) at : 08:00 am --- There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus, waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station , Diligianni Str (be there at least 15 min before )
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(741 Ratings)
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Tttttttt333334445789
Jun 8, 2025
Excellent Tour - This was a fantastic tour. Maria was an exceptional tour guide, she was very knowledgeable, organised, and fun. Highly recommend!
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Jaymesh_p
Jun 2, 2025
The trip was excellent.... - The trip was excellent. The guide was great. The accommodations were excellent. The lunch could have been better. I mean very limited options. Especially for vegetarian options.
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Doug_w
May 26, 2025
It was absolutely... - It was absolutely beautiful! We had a fantastic tour guide, Maria, she was very informative, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. The countryside was stunningly diverse, unique, and beautiful. The monasteries were spiritually and physically beautiful, inside and out. It was an amazing tour.
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K113mfemanuelec
May 25, 2025
An excursion to consider - The excursion is really worthwhile, despite the four-hour bus ride to (and from) Athens. Wonderful places. I took part in a tour in Spanish: the guide was really helpful, prepared and kind. He was able not only to tell us the history of these places and monasteries but also to tell us the names and stories of those who continue to inhabit them today. The journey to the Meteors from Athens was comfortable and passed faster than I thought: comfortable bus with USB sockets, air conditioning, lights so you can read in the dark. A convenient stop mid-journey both outward and back, with the possibility to buy something to eat (and also some Greek specialties). We stayed at the Meteors from 12.30 pm until 6.30 pm. By intelligently coordinating schedules, we were able to visit three out of six monasteries and stop at different viewpoints to admire the natural scenery and take some photos.
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Cairnslocal4879
Jun 1, 2025
Meteora is truly amazing history, engineering and culture, a UNESCO world heritage site! - Starting at 8am you face a 4+ hour journey to Kalabaka including comfort stops. At 12:30pm the tour begins to amazing Meteora and the 6 active monasteries, we visited 3 due to some being closed. Seeing the amazing structures on top of monoliths is an engineering masterclass. After the 4 hour tour we then head back to Athens for another 4+ hours. It’s a big tiring day but totally worth it.
TRAVEL TIP: Stay in Kalabaka overnight and see sunset at Meteora and breaks up the long drive.
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L779nyshannonm
May 31, 2025
A long day with a lot of it spent of the bust but worth it for the views! - What an amazing experience with some incredible views! Waas absolutely worth the cost an the long trip on the bus from Athens. Tour guide was great and very personable!
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Kktorreby
May 27, 2025
Incredible views - Incredible views of the monasteries and the landscape.
The guide was funny and was a caring person, I had my kids with me and he was very patient to us.
It's a long day tour, most of the time (10 hours) was for travelling back and forth between Athens and Meteora. Quite rush for sight seeing the beautiful landscape (only 4 hours). That's a pity! If you have more time, a 2-days trip hopefully will give a better experience of the place.
The Hermit Caves was disappointed though, where we could only see it from far.
Highly recommend tour from Athens!
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Yolyc563
May 23, 2025
Stunning views, beware what's included - Stunning landscape worth 100%. We loved it. Stunning views. The nice guide. The food, type 1 menu of the day, salad, 1 second course and water, was not bad, really.
We stopped at several places to take pictures... All right. All very punctual and organized.
What disappointed me was that it says that it is included in the tour, among other things, is that they come exclusively on this tour The Hermites Caves of Badovas and as we saw them was, quite a distance, from the road, the guide explained what they were and already... That's seen by anyone who walks by.
And we saw 3 monasteries inside and very well, but the rest very passing, the largest by far... Anyone who walks by sees them the same.
Despite these comments I still think it is worth 100%. I think they need to change the way they advertise so they don't mislead us.
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Mobile237694
Jun 1, 2025
Meteora Throne excursion, our meal scam experience - Would have given a 5 star review if not for the fact we were ripped off for dinner on our way back from Meteora Throne. We bought the pre paid lunch which was 8 euros at the second stop on the way there. On our way back we had dinner at the first stop and decided to have similar set meal but set dinner was Euro27 per person. No warning , we were just herded to take the dinner without given a choice or told the price . No signage to indicate pricing. Spent Euro 131 far 5 person and substandard canteen like food. For an authentic Greek meal of seafood in Athens cost even less than this. Utterly disappointed.
If not for this terrible gastronomical shock, the scenery and monasteries in Meteora was stunning and worthy of a good review. Although we had a good time, this meal experience which to us is day light robbery and a scam has left us feeling dejected and robbed not only our money but a good memory.
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Fay_l
May 29, 2025
Maria was the only saving grace! - Right from the beginning this tour was awful. The bus pickup location was in such an inconvenient location. The driver who picked us up was rude, aggressive and did not know how to control the crowd of tourists trying to get on the bus.
We were 10 minutes late leaving, not sure why because the driver checked our names before getting on the bus. We rode in awkward silence the whole time we were on the bus. This tour was nothing like what is stated in the advertisement.
We paid almost $300 for an experience that for the most part was an awful time. Maria was the only reason why I gave this tour two stars instead of one. She was informative and very lovely. The area was very beautiful but we didn’t fully enjoy ourselves because the morning had started so terrible.
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