This was a fantastic experience! You must be guided around the Meteora to fully understand and appreciate it's history. The guide was excellent and created memorable memories about Meteora and the Monks. The driver was very good and particularly patient especially when we had many stops for photo opportunities - he even took photos for you which is great for independent travellers! I completed this excursion in one day by train. I would recommend for you to take a taxi to Athens station than wait early for the complimentary hotel pick up. We only visited two monasteries (one a nunnery) itinerary did suggest three. The train journey was 4 hours there and it took 5 hours and 30 minutes on the return (due to an issue on the tracks). First class was not anything special but it was comfortable. I wish had stayed two nights in Kalabaka which is a lovely local village with the Meteora towering over the village. Absolutely stunning. Amazing day highly recommend even with the train journey!

In the morning on time we were accompanied to the station to take the train to Meteora. After 4 hours we arrived and were greeted by Katerina, a very kind and scrupulous young guide in the stories. The bus driver was also very helpful. I would say everything perfect, excellent tour, well organized!

The hotel pickup and train ride were smooth. The announcement at train station was clear which helped bc the track change at last minute. The train ride was long but comfy. Four hours (except returning it took 5 hours though no fault on your operator.) The scenery is breath taking.