See all 6 monasteries of the Meteora rock formations on a guided panoramic 5-hour tour by luxury minibus. Go inside 3 monasteries, an experience exclusive to this tour. Choose between an English or Spanish-speaking guide, and enjoy included train tickets.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Greek, Spanish
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Enjoy a 5-hour panoramic tour in English or Spanish that runs every day
See all 6 monasteries of the spectacular Meteora rock formations
Learn about the mysterious history from an experienced local guide
Get a glimpse at life inside 3 of the monasteries with entry exclusive to this tour
Benefit from convenient pickup and drop-off at Kalambaka Train Station

Full description

Redeem your e-ticket for the 7:20 AM departure from Athens and travel to Kalambaka on your own. Sit back and admire the beautiful landscapes along the way. The train ride takes about 4 hours and it is recommended that you bring your own food and drinks. Upon arrival in Kalambaka at approximately 11:30 AM, meet your guide at the train station and start your 5-hour, customized, panoramic Meteora tour. See all 6 monasteries of the stunning rock formation over 5 hours. Look inside 3 of the UNESCO World Heritage monuments for a glimpse behind their imposing walls. Stop to take photos from locations that only the locals know about. Get dropped off at Kalambaka Train Station, to make the 5:15 PM departure for Athens, scheduled to arrive at 9:30 PM.

Includes

Round-trip train tickets from Athens to Kalambaka and back
Customized 5-hour tour of Meteora
Panoramic view of all 6 monasteries
English- or Spanish-speaking local guide
Pickup and drop-off at Kalambaka Train Station
Luxury minibus for small groups of about 20 people during the tour
A short stop after pickup from the train for a snack (your cost)
Free Wi-Fi on the bus
Free panoramic Meteora map
All taxes

Food or drinks
Licenced Guide - Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries
Hotel pick-up and drop off in Athens
Entrance fees to the monasteries (€3)
Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point varies depending on option booked.

Important information

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Please note that to go inside the monasteries you must be dressed modestly. Women must wear long skirts (no pants/trousers) and have their shoulders covered. Men must wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts
Your guide will pick you up and drop you off at Kalambaka Train Station even if the train is delayed
Your train tickets are e-tickets and will be sent by email after your tour is confirmed
Please be at the station 30 minutes before the train departure to find the train, your seat, or the steward of the train company to assist you

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 349 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.7/5

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Whilst feeling very industrial and touristy, it was an informative trip. We visited three of the four open monasteries that day and it was well worth a visit! Our guide was well informed and friendly and the air conditioned bus was welcome. Our group was about 20 strong and we were given time allowances for each monastery and a few photo opportunities at the end. It was worthwhile: it saved us the hassle and stress of booking our own tickets to Meteora. Also, visiting monasteries without a car is near impossible, so it was necessary for us, without a hire car! We felt we could have packed more in and visited a few more monasteries, and the tour guide’s English was not the most fluent. However, he was intelligible and humorous.

September 22, 2021

incredible experience ¡¡one of the best natural spectacles we have seen¡¡¡ the landscapes visited and the photos obtained are undoubtedly worth the price paid for this tour and the hours invested in a very long train trip. fully recommended for lovers of nature and majestic landscapes; be prepared for the long journey on a 2 to 3 star train (but very clean); Harry's very friendly guide with excellent Spanish (despite not being a native) who made the tour even more interesting.

August 22, 2021

I highly reccomend this trip. Chris was an amazing guide, told ud everything we should know about history, art and life in Meteora monasterier, even gave up some tips for Athens. This day trip is very long and at the end of the day, you will be exhausted, but it’s totally worth it.

From Athens: Full-Day Meteora Trip by Train

From Athens: Full-Day Meteora Trip by Train

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