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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch
Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
3370 reviews

Visit Meteora on an exclusive day trip from Athens with a live local guide & explore Meteora's monasteries. Enjoy panoramic views, see the secret Hermit Caves, learn the history & enjoy a Greek lunch.

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Duration 14 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, French, German, Italian, English
Optional audio guide
Spanish, French, Dutch, Chinese, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, English, Polish, Portuguese, German
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Stuart – United Kingdom

we really enjoyed the whole trip Clement was an amazing guide with his enthusiasm and knowledge.

5
5 out of 5 stars
D
Daphne – Australia

I enjoyed the information about the history and stood in awe at the beautiful interiors of the Monasteries which are so well preserved and spotless.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Stathmos Larisis

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Local restaurant

    Break time (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Kalabaka

    Break time, Lunch, Free time, Local snacks (30 minutes)

  • Meteora

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

  • Hidden gem

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Secret stop

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Great Meteor Monastery

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

    Extra fee
  • View point

    Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Monastery

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (45 minutes)

    Extra fee
  • View point

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Monastery

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

    Extra fee
  • View point

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Meteora

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Kalabaka

    Break time, Free time, Local snacks (15 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Local restaurant

    Break time (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Stathmos Larisis

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Have a Greek Lunch at local restaurant with a beautiful view of Meteora
  • Enjoy an amazing Meteora Tour with Live Local Guide - Free Audio Guide available
  • Visit 3 monasteries inside , see all 8 of them & discover the Hermit Caves
  • Designed by experts in the area Local Agency-Guides for an authentic experience
  • Benefit from convenient return transfer from Athens with comfort coach - bus

Full description

Take an once-in-a-lifetime trip to visit the majestic Meteora Unesco World Heritage Site on our exclusive 1 day tour from Athens in the mainland of Greece from the top rated local agency in the area.

Learn about the geology and history of the magnificent location, and immerse yourself in the rich religious culture by visiting 3 of the 8 remaining monasteries that were built on the rocks of Meteora.

Have an expert Live Local guide in the minibus to learn everything about the area and the history of the monasteries. Maria and Clement are the best rated tour leaders in Greece (read reviews) and they will give you full attention and care.

FREE AUDIO GUIDE. Use our free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest! Available in 12 languages.

Expertly Crafted Itinerary: Immerse yourself in a meticulously designed tour, curated by local experts deeply rooted in the Meteora region, ensuring an authentic and enriching experience.

Stop at breathtaking viewpoints to take memorable photos and take some free time to enjoy authentic Greek food. You will also see the famous Hermit Caves and other secret places that only locals know, about the majestic rocks of Meteora.

Depart at 08:00 am from Larissa Station, Athens by a comfortable air-conditioned coach-bus that will take you to Kalabaka city in about 4 hours.

You will have a short stop , midway , for refreshing , on an exclusive , top rated Bus stop restaurant by the great seashore by the water called “Kamena Vourla”. Just across you will see the island of Evia on a clear look.

You will arrive at Kalabaka at approximately 12:30. The local guide will meet you there and board you in the minibus so that the amazing Meteora Tour , exclusivily for you , begins.

The Meteora tour takes you to see all the monasteries and visit 3 of them. The enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide accompanies you to the most awe-inspiring vistas and explains the geological phenomenon and rich history of Meteora in remarkable detail.

No other Meteora tour gives you this level of immersion, meticulously organized into an all-inclusive package. Reserve your place today and admire the protected by Unesco monasteries , uncover mysterious treasures , and snap up Instagram- worthy photos at secret spots only known by a select few.

Refreshing break stop will be on the way to Meteora and on the way back to Athens.

If you book the option with Greek lunch included, you will have the chance, when you arrive at Meteora, to stop at an authentic , local restaurant - where you will taste traditional Greek cuisine for free using our voucher. Choose one main dish out of 10 options and a Greek salad. Vegetarian – vegan options are included too. Enjoy your meal in a fully air - conditioned restaurant exclusively reserved for you at our cozy table.

At the end of the Meteora minibus tour, at approximately 18:00 you board the bus that will drive you comfortably back to Athens, where you will arrive at approximately 10:30 pm.

Includes

  • Round-trip transfer from Athens to Meteora
  • Transportation by air-conditioned coach - bus
  • 5-hour Meteora tour in a minibus with Live Local Guide
  • Greek lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected)
  • Live , English or Spanish Speaking , Local guide in Meteora
  • Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | Italian | German | Dutch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
  • See all 8 monasteries and take great photos
  • Visit inside the 3 most popular monasteries
  • Discover the secret Hermit Caves
  • Photo stops at Panoramic lookout with great view
  • Admire the famous Meteora Sunset (from November-February)
  • Local Map of Meteora
  • Free Wi-Fi and USB chargers on the bus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens
  • Entry fees to monasteries (€5 per person at each monastery, cash only)
  • Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual smart audio guide available for free)
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting point

• Look for the bus with the sign 'Meteora Thrones - Travel Center' on the front door, across the street from the train station (Theodore Diligianni Street). Please be there 15 minutes before the bus departure. • You can reach the meeting point by taking the Red Line metro/subway or by Taxi.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Tour is guided in English or Spanish with Live Local Guide.
  • Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | Italian | German | Dutch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
  • Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.
  • 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.
  • There will be stops during the trip from / to Athens to buy breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • People who join the tour from November to February 15 will experience also the breathtaking Meteora sunset.

From $79 per person

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 3370 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Stuart – United KingdomJuly 18, 2025 – Verified booking
we really enjoyed the whole trip Clement was an amazing guide with his enthusiasm and knowledge.
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Daphne – AustraliaJuly 18, 2025 – Verified booking
I enjoyed the information about the history and stood in awe at the beautiful interiors of the Monasteries which are so well preserved and spotless.
5
5 out of 5 stars
L
Lukas – AustriaJuly 17, 2025 – Verified booking
A long trip, but definitely worth it! It is this great combination of having this jaw-dropping landscape in front of your eyes and learning about the interesting history and religious life of the monestaries of Meteora for half a day. There was enough time to explore the monestaries from inside. Each museum we visited has its museum and we even had the opportunity to talk to nuns. Also there were quite some spots where we could take photos or just enjoy the panorama. Our guide Maria (local) did a great job. She provided us with just the right amount of information in an interesting and fun way and made us have a good time there. The only thing that bothered me was that we didn't switch to Minibusses in Kalabaka and drove in a big coach through the streets of Meteora which were already full of tourist busses anyway. And I wouldn't recommend eating at the restaurant in Kalabaka, that was just expensive and not so nice for vegetarians.

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