Secret Caves of Meteora: A Sunset Hike with Hidden Trails and Breathtaking Views

Get ready to discover Meteora in a unique way by venturing on ‘off-the-beaten-path’ trails that only locals are familiar with. Uncover ‘hidden’ caves, the ancient dwelling of monks, and the charming old town of Kastraki. Take in stunning panoramic vistas and observe the awe-inspiring sunset of Meteora.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kalambaka - Join this afternoon sunset hike to Meteora’s “secret” caves accompanied by a knowledgeable local mountain guide.
    After a convenient pick-up (with our VIP minibus) from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki the hike starts from the foothills of Meteora.
  • Meteora - During this guided hike you will have the opportunity to discover some…
What's Included
  • Luxury VIP minibus transfers to/from trailhead
  • Approx. 4-hour Meteora Sunset Hike
  • English-speaking local mountain guide
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off in Kalabaka or Kastraki
  • All taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Visits at the interior of the Monasteries
Location
Kalambaka
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Juanpedrof592
Aug 3, 2025
NO need to miss it if you go to Meteora - Nikolas made the hike super enjoyable and interesting. It adapted at all times to our pace DE walking. ES an excellent guide. The route was great, we discovered the forests surrounding Meteoras, its caves and views with very few people.
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198charlied
Jul 30, 2025
Stunning, highly recommend - Absolutely superb evening, enough of a hike to feel you have done something but not over the top! Stunning views, expertly guided. Felt like an evening walk with a knowledgeable friend. I would highly recommend. Amazing to see the hermit caves and to get a feel for the place before we explored inside the monasteries the following day. Watching the sunset on a rock was simply stunning and the guide adapted plans to avoid large groups of other people so we had an amazing time. Do it!!
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Pauline_y
Jul 7, 2025
Amazing Sunset Hike Experience! - My husband and I did the sunset caves hike late June. It was an incredible experience for both of us, and ended up being one of our favourite experiences during our time in Greece. Due to time constraints, we did the hike the day we arrived in Meteora (barely a day after we had arrived in Greece). I was a little bit worried that the hike would be too strenuous after almost 2 days of travel, and voiced my concern to Nicholas, our tour guide. Immediately, he assured me that it is okay to go slow and that health & safety was the utmost priority. Nicholas had an abundance of knowledge and answered all kinds of questions we had about the area, monastic life, and even flora & fauna. We felt like we could ask him anything. We saw the exterior of the hermit caves, the town, the monk prison, and the monasteries from interesting vantage points below. Before booking this tour, I read a comment that we wouldn’t be entering the hermit caves but passing by the outside. Nicholas did a great job demonstrating why this was as the sandstone was quite fragile (and the hermit caves seemed inaccessible). The hike was often times uphill. Because we were hiking through the forest, it provided a decent amount of shade. However, we’d definitely recommend bringing adequate water and sun protection. (Please note that my husband and I are mid-level active. The hike was not overly challenging but there was some level of exertion required.) Thank you to Nicholas and the Meteora Trip team for such an awesome experience!
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Ana_d
Jun 26, 2025
Meteora hike and local culture - A must to do to get a good understanding about Meteora and its culture. We highlight the visit to the caves. One of our family members had an unfortunate incident and the help received was just as needed. We really recommend to book this activity if you are in Meteora
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Ashley_m
Jun 6, 2025
Harry was a great guide!... - Harry was a great guide! He was well informed and kept us at pace. This is beautiful hike, but with a lot of inclines and descents. Wear good shoes for hiking and take your water:)
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Dianna_m
May 28, 2025
We had a great hike and... - We had a great hike and learned tons from Katerina. She knew so much history and was patient with this 65 year old who isn’t as steady on her feet as she once was. And oh the most beautiful sunset. Do this tour, you won’t be sorry
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Chelsea_d
May 26, 2025
Highly recommend! - Katerina was WONDERFUL! She is extremely knowledgeable and made the hike so fun. We ended up being the only two on the tour for that evening and she made sure that we had a great experience. The end of the hike led us to a breathtaking sunset view; certainly one we won’t forget! There were parts that were somewhat steep (such as getting to the cave) but even with standard running sneakers we felt comfortable the entire time We would highly recommend this tour!
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Sara_s
Apr 26, 2025
Fantastic experience,... - Fantastic experience, loved the hike. Excellent views with a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Beautiful peaceful surroundings. Highly recommend!
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488idav
Mar 19, 2025
Unique landscape and good guide - Unique landscape with monasteries high on the mountains. George was a good driver and guide Nicolas was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Highly recommended and especially with the local Meteora Tours booking!
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Sandra_s
Oct 22, 2024
A great intro to the area - Very fun hike - Good info, good pacing - a hike with lots to see and many opportunities to learn a bit about Meteora. Do it
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).