Embark on a full-day trip from Athens that introduces you to the best of the Meteora rock formation and its incredible monasteries. Enjoy the convenience of train and limo minibus transport between all stops on your trip to this one of a kind destination.
About this activity
- 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
- Starting time 7:20 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Explore one of the world’s most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- See all six monasteries and learn about their history through eyes of a local
- Enjoy the convenience of pre-arranged transport between each stop
Full description
Get an early start from Athens on a train departing at 7:20 a.m. from Kalambaka, a town located nearby the Meteora. Enjoy the scenic landscapes of the Greek countryside before arriving at 11:30 a.m. at Kalambaka's train station where you will find our guide holding a signboard with your name.
Board a comfortable limo minibus to tour around the Meteora site. See all six remaining monasteries perched precariously atop natural rock pillars and giant boulders. Venture inside one or two of them and let your guide tell you about the history and myths surrounding an ancient site where monks lived in almost complete isolation for centuries.
After your tour, the bus will transfer you back to Kalambaka train station where your train back to Athens departs at 5:15 pm.
Includes
- Roundtrip train tickets from Athens to Meteora
- Pickup/drop off from Kalambaka train station
- English-speaking local tour guide
- 3.5 hour panoramic Meteora tour
- Small groups on Limo VIP minibus of up to 19 seats
- Wi-Fi on the bus
- Map of Meteora
- Snack and bottle of water
- All taxes
- Transfer to the Athens railway station
- Entrance fees for each monastery (3 euro per person)
- Professional tour guide (on request)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities (optional)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Go to the Larissis train station of Athens and take the train to Kalabaka (on your own). Your guide will welcome you at rail station of Kalampaka.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
Know before you go
- The monasteries of Meteora have a strict dress code. Please ensure your legs and shoulders are covered.
- Train e-tickets will be sent by email after your confirmation
- Train tickets are issued for 2nd class seats as standard. If you wish to upgrade them to 1st class seats, you may choose to add them on to your booking
