From Athens: Full-Day Rail Tour to Meteora
Duration: 1 day
Small group
Meteora Full-Day Trip from Athens by Train
Product ID: 64447
Discover the spectacular clifftop Meteora monasteries on a day trip by train from Athens. Enjoy views of the Greek countryside, visit 2 monasteries, and explore the hermit caves of Badovas. Stop at the small town of Kalambaka before returning to Athens.
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Duration: 14 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Travel from Athens to the UNESCO-listed Meteora monasteries
- Visit 2 amazing clifftop monasteries and the hermit caves of Badovas
- Customize your itinerary to meet your interests
- Admire the breathtaking views from the 'Panorama Rock'
Full description
Take a day out of your sightseeing in Athens to visit the awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries on this 14-hour excursion.
Catch the train for Kalambaka at 7:20 AM from the Athens railway station and admire the beauty of the countryside along the way. At around 11:30 AM you’ll arrive in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of majestic grey rocky cliffs that are crowned by the monasteries of Meteora, which have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
When you arrive in Kalambaka, an English-speaking driver will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name on it. You’ll be shown to the vehicle that will take you to the monasteries, where you’ll have around 4-hours to visit 2 of them, as well as the hermit caves of Badovas.
At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred back to Kalambaka, and you’ll have some time to explore the town and enjoy a light lunch (not included in the tour price). At 5:15 PM the train departs Kalambaka, arriving in Athens at 9:25 PM.
Catch the train for Kalambaka at 7:20 AM from the Athens railway station and admire the beauty of the countryside along the way. At around 11:30 AM you’ll arrive in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of majestic grey rocky cliffs that are crowned by the monasteries of Meteora, which have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
When you arrive in Kalambaka, an English-speaking driver will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name on it. You’ll be shown to the vehicle that will take you to the monasteries, where you’ll have around 4-hours to visit 2 of them, as well as the hermit caves of Badovas.
At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred back to Kalambaka, and you’ll have some time to explore the town and enjoy a light lunch (not included in the tour price). At 5:15 PM the train departs Kalambaka, arriving in Athens at 9:25 PM.
Includes
- Round-trip train tickets
- Pickup and drop-off from Kalambaka train station
- Transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus with WiFi after getting off the train
- English or Spanish-speaking local guide (depending on the option selected)
- Panoramic views of the monasteries
- Free map and bottle of water
What’s Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Monastery entrance fees (€3 per person)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
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Important information
Know before you go
• To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
From US$ 122.61 per person
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Meteora Full-Day Trip from Athens by Train
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