Meteora Monasteries: Explore Ancient Wonders

Embark on a full day private trip from Athens to Meteora, the UNESCO listed monasteries. Explore the rock formations, visit monasteries, enjoy a traditional Greek lunch, and see the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Meteora - After the fascinating tour of the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village.
  • Meteora - Breathtakingly surreal and serenely spiritual, the Metéora monasteries spring forth from a dreamy landscape of rocky megaliths in the plains of…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pickup & Drop off
  • Private Transportation
  • Greek Culinary Welcome Gift
  • Bottled Water - Snack
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Tour Guide inside Monasteries ( upon request with extra charge)
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals
Additional Information

Take a private journey in a luxury vehicle or spacious minivan to experience the awe-inspiring Meteora, a UNESCO world heritage site renowned for its monasteries. Aptly named ‘middle of the sky’, the monasteries of Metéora tower majestically, appearing almost unreachable, symbolising humanity’s spiritual aspirations. The captivating tour integrates a…

Location
Meteora
Cancellation Policy

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

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Cynthia
Oct 11, 2025
Wonderful Private Day Trip to Meteora - My friend’s and my trip to from Athens to Meteora was wonderful thanks to Giorgos of Crispy Local. He was so warm and personable, prompt picking us up (in a Mercedes) and was always around quickly to pick up us at every Monastary (a commendable feat). He also took the time to figure out what kind of restaurant we would like in Kalambaka (Greek Gardenia restaurant was perfect for us) and even recommended a small gem museum in town which we liked. We appreciated that he “read” our personalities and offered appropriate suggestions. We didn’t want to be on a typical bus tour with a set schedule; Georgios gave us the customized and comfortable outing that we were hoping for. While much more expensive, we felt it was well worth it and highly recommend Crispy Local for any of your private tour needs.
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S0ccerbug
Oct 1, 2025
An awe-inspiring day with a delightful driver - We had a wonderful experience today! George was a fantastic driver and conversationalist. He made the very long day go by quickly. Of course, Meteora is awe-inspiring and Georgina was so knowledgeable. The restaurant George chose for us was lovely and the food was an exceptional local taverna where we left stuffed and quite happy! We will never forget this day!
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Rosie
Sep 26, 2025
Visit to Meteora - We were collected on time from our hotel by Anthony. The trip to Meteora is 4 hours but there is plenty of changing scenery along the way. Despite the weather being inclement Anthony took us to see as much as was possible. The visit through the monastery was both incredibly beautiful and educational as boards throughout the areas open to the public contained information that gave life to the many paintings on the walls and ceilings. I would definitely recommend this trip for anyone who appreciates individual attention.
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Greg_w
Sep 23, 2025
Wonderful day! - George our driver was outstanding! Highly recommend him and the tour! It was a wonderful day. The sites were unbelievable!
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Happiness625513
Sep 19, 2025
Wonderful day in Meteora - George was an excellent guide and made the day and tour wonderful. The Mountain views near Meteora are incredible. The monasteries are amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the drive through the Greek countryside. A superb tour.
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Companion14299591119
Sep 16, 2025
Worth it just to set the pace and remove any pressure - I booked this experience mostly for my parents, as they were really excited to see the monasteries, but my mom has some mobility difficulties. This private trip was the perfect solution, as we were able to go at our own pace, without worrying about any time limit pressures from a group bus trip. Our driver was great! He showed up right at our door perfectly on time and he made us feel so comfortable right from the beginning. He drove safely the entire time and we made it to the 3 monasteries with no issues and plenty of stops and times for pictures along the way. As for the monasteries, they were very beautiful. The whole area is stunning with the mountain formations and then seeing the monastery just right on top was very picturesque. The first one we stopped at was the most assessable, St. Stefanos. There was no stairs to climb to enter it, so my mom had no problem going inside and she really loved it. The second one was Varlaam and it was a bit more challenging. It had a decent amount of stairs that wasn’t too bad, but my mom decided to wait outside rather than attempt it. It was very beautiful inside, and the view from the top was amazing. The last monastery was the Great Meteoron. We got to get some great pictures of it from outside, but unfortunately I didn’t realize that it was closed on Tuesdays so that was my bad. But despite that, my family still enjoyed the entire trip. Be prepared, it’s about a good 3.5-4 hours trip in the van. We got little bathroom break stops along the way which helped to break it up. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was very good and exactly what we needed after such a long day. Overall, this was a great experience. We got to see the monasteries in such a relaxed manner and it was exactly what we needed in order to accommodate my mom’s mobility limitations. Everyone had a great day and we enjoyed our time with our driver the whole way.
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Tour138290
Sep 16, 2025
Brilliant driver/tour guide with amazing monasteries - Our tour guide Dimitris was very knowledgeable and answered many questions we asked him. He opened doors for us, was very professional and friendly, whilst taking us to our destinations in a calm and relaxed drive. He was prompt on arrival, always gave clear instructions on where he would wait for us and how long. He is a great asset to your company. So please thank him again for us.
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Reneelm3757qr
Sep 7, 2025
Steps, Lunch, and a long day made enjoyable - Jason was our driver and he did great! It was a long drive plus a lot of walking and he was helpful and made sure we always had water. The monasteries were beautiful. You can go to any you’d like but we let Jason pick 3 for us. Lunch was also great and we stopped for delicious freddo espressos after.
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J9204tmjazminm
Sep 5, 2025
Private Meteora trip ( pre cruise experience ) - My tour to Meteora was absolutely excellent! The guide was amazing—super professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly, which made the whole experience even more special. Meteora itself is breathtaking and truly worth the visit, and having the convenience of a private tour allowed us to choose which monasteries to explore at our own pace. Overall, I highly recommend this experience—it’s a must when in Greece!
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G1431afgregorym
Sep 12, 2025
7 hours in a car - Nice driver and a comfortable ride, but expect to spend over 7 hours in the car. The Meteora landscape is stunning, though the monasteries are packed with busloads of tourists, mostly from Balkan states. The Persian/Spartan battleground stop is not worth it—no real information at the visitor center—though the break after two hours of driving was a nice touch
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).