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From Athens: Meteora Train Trip with Overnight Stay

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From Athens: Meteora Train Trip with Overnight Stay
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4.8  / 528 reviews

Join this two-day tour and travel from Athens, the mother of western civilization, to one of the most significant Monastic communes in Greece, the world heritage monument of UNESCO Meteora.

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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

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C
Claudia – Greece

Our overall experience from Athens to Meteora was wonderful and one to be repeated, thanks to "Get Your Guide." The area is such a unique and intriguing place but our guide, Antonias with Meteora Rocks, made all the difference for us. He was so informative and he stayed focused and interpretative about what we were seeing and the history involved. Certainly the peaks and monasteries are outstanding to see but having his expertise on the area gave deep insight into what we were seeing. He really made the trip so much more rewarding for my parents and me. He also gave us choices and options so that we might make the most of our time there. We enjoyed our overnight stay at Hotel Alexiou, a comfortable smaller 3 star hotel with a gorgeous view of the rocks from our sliding glass doors. It was clean and the staff was friendly and breakfast was good. We highly recommend Boufidis (Greek Tavern) for a traditional Greek meal. The setting is beautiful and great food.

C
Claudia – Greece
T
Terri – United States

Chris was a wonderful guide! He was knowledgeable and so very friendly. Hotel was in a great location near shops and restaurants. Loved our overnight!

T
Terri – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Discover the beauty and the biodiversity of Greek countryside
  • Enjoy two guided tours on the Meteora rocks and see all six unique monasteries
  • Explore the town of Kalambaka and pay a visit to area's museums

Full description

This is a 2-day tour from Athens to Meteora and includes an overnight stay at a hotel, train tickets, and tours on the Meteora Rocks and monasteries in a small group. Receive your tickets and go to the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) at 7:58 AM. Board the train to Kalampaka and arrive in Meteora at 12:15 PM. Pickup from the train station and drive to the hotel where you will be picked up again for the sunset tour. See all the six monasteries, a hermitage, and a Byzantine church so you will be immersed in the history of the area. Afterward, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Now you have free time to spend exploring Kalambaka. Find excellent museums including the National History Museum and Digital Projection Centre of Meteora. Wander every corner of the city and discover restaurants to taste the excellent local cuisine. The next day, choose to take either the midday Monastery tour or the hiking in Meteora tour. After your activity, you will be driven back to the center of Kalabaka and you will have over an hour to spend under the shadow of the giant rocks either having lunch or a coffee or whatever you wish. You will then be given all the necessary information of how to catch the train back to Athens. The train journey is 4 hours long so please bring a book or be prepared to talk to other passengers.

Includes

  • Round-trip transfer from Athens to Meteora by train
  • Train tickets
  • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel
  • Breakfast in hotel
  • Stops for photos
  • Local tour guide
  • Bottle of water
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off in Athens
  • Guide inside the monasteries
  • Entrance fees to the monasteries (3 EUR payable in cash)
  • Entrance fee to the Byzantine Church (2 EUR payable in cash)
  • Lunch or dinner
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel tax 3 EUR
  • Travel insurance

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Date

Meeting point

Important: you must take the train yourself from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) at 7:58 AM, departing for Kalambaka. Your guide will meet you holding a sign with your name on at the main entrance of Kalambaka Train Station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Cash
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Short skirts

Know before you go

  • The transport from Athens railway station to Palefarsalos railway station is by train but from Paleofarsalos to Kalambaka is temporalily done by elevated air-conditioned bus. The reason is that train has stopped operating due to the devastating floods in the region of Thessaly. However , the itineraries and stops of this tour remain unaffected so you can enjoy this activity with confidence.
  • Babies up to 3 years old are free to join if they can share a seat with their parents.
  • There is a maximum of 15 people for the tour on Meteora. Children under 3 years old go free if they share a seat with their parent on the minibus

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 28 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Claudia – GreeceMay 25, 2024  – Verified booking
Our overall experience from Athens to Meteora was wonderful and one to be repeated, thanks to "Get Your Guide." The area is such a unique and intriguing place but our guide, Antonias with Meteora Rocks, made all the difference for us. He was so informative and he stayed focused and interpretative about what we were seeing and the history involved. Certainly the peaks and monasteries are outstanding to see but having his expertise on the area gave deep insight into what we were seeing. He really made the trip so much more rewarding for my parents and me. He also gave us choices and options so that we might make the most of our time there. We enjoyed our overnight stay at Hotel Alexiou, a comfortable smaller 3 star hotel with a gorgeous view of the rocks from our sliding glass doors. It was clean and the staff was friendly and breakfast was good. We highly recommend Boufidis (Greek Tavern) for a traditional Greek meal. The setting is beautiful and great food.
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Terri – United StatesOctober 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Chris was a wonderful guide! He was knowledgeable and so very friendly. Hotel was in a great location near shops and restaurants. Loved our overnight!
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Cynthia – United StatesNovember 17, 2024  – Verified booking
We really enjoyed our guide, Chris. He was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. We would recommend this trip to anyone. Just know you must be physically able to maneuver lots of stairs.
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Activity provider:Meteora Rocks

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