Athens: Guided Tour to Meteora Monasteries & Hermit Caves

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Experience a captivating Meteora guided tour that includes visits to all 8 monasteries, exploring the interiors of 3 of them, and a fascinating journey to the Hermit Caves.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 4 - 14 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, Greek, French, German
Optional audio guide: Spanish, English, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian, Polish, German
Pickup optional: Get picked up from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastrak.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Ragheb – Turkey

the Guide & Driver was very friendly and professional. Klement & Costa

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Efigenia – Canada

This was by far one of the best and most memorable experiences of my life! Our tour guide Clement was amazing! Very informative and fun to listen to!

Highlights

Get a glimpse at life inside three of the monasteries with exclusive entry
See all 8 monasteries and make stops at panoramic points to take photos
Enjoy a 4-hour Panoramic Meteora tour in English or Spanish
See the Hermit Caves & use our Smart Audio Guide in 11 languages
Convenient roundtrp transportation from Athens by bus (if option selected)

Full description

Since you are visiting Meteora for a few hours you have to spend your time in the best way and enjoy as much as you can this amazing phenomenon. This tour is specially designed for people that traveling from Athens or Thessaloniki to Meteora and departing the same day. You can also join if you are already in the area or if you are travelling by car or intercity bus. There is also an option to add roundtrip bus transfer from Athens to Meteora.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora on a guided tour. Learn about the history, architecture, and spirituality of Meteora's monasteries from your guide. Hop aboard a comfortable vehicle and make a short stop before the tour starts for lunch (not included in the price). See the entire area , all the monasteries and take the best panoramic photos with our , expert in the area , local tour leader.

After boarding our mini-bus you will begin your wonderful about 4 hrs tour to see all the area of Meteora, all 8 active Monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Our Tour Leader will give you full attention and care as the group will be small. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secrets places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. See also the Hermit Caves of Badovas exclusively in this tour.

FREE AUDIO GUIDE. Use our free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest!
Available in English | Spanish | French | Italian | German | Dutch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese

In essence, you will be given the chance to fully experience the magnificence of Meteora, a place that is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, learn about its history, the architecture and the spirituality of the Monasteries, and see for yourselves this unique creation of nature.

Please note that your transfer from Athens ( if option is selected) is done by an airconditioned bus departing from the Athens Train station at 08:00. The bus ride to Kalabaka allows you to soak up the enchanting countryside of Greece. Awe at the gorgeous landscapes that unfold before your eyes and prepare yourself for the wonders of Meteora to come. After the tour you will be back in Athens Train Station at 22:30

Includes

Meteora tour in a minibus with Live Local Guide
Smart audio guide available in English | Spanish | French | Italian | German | Dutch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
See all 8 monasteries and the Hermit Caves
Visit inside the 3 most popular monasteries
Small Group in a minibus during your 4-hour Meteora Tour
Meteora printed map
Wi-Fi in the minibus
Roundtrip transfer from Athens to Meteora by coach bus (optional)
Free Wi-Fi and USB chargers on the bus

Meals and drinks
Entrance fees to the monasteries: 5€/person for each monastery — cash only
Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual smart audio guide available for free)
Bus transfer (if option not selected)
Tips (optional)

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes
Cash
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Shorts
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

Tour is guided in English or Spanish with Live Local Guide.
Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | Italian | Deutsch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.
Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.
There will be stops during the trip from / to Athens to buy breakfast, lunch, and dinner

From $41 per person

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