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Meteora: Guided Sunset Tour with Monasteries and Caves Visit

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Meteora: Guided Sunset Tour with Monasteries and Caves Visit
Top rated
4.742268 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.742268 out of 5 stars
194 reviews

Embark on an extraordinary Meteora sunset tour with convenient hotel pickup from Kalabaka or Kastraki. View all the monasteries, hike to the "hidden" hermit caves, and witness the breathtaking sunset.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary pickup and drop-off service directly from your accommodation in Kalambaka or Kastraki.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Michele – United States

It was a wonderful trip. We started our day,solo visiting three monasteries and ended it with 4-1/2 hours of lovely information and exploring. Katrina was great. The driver was wonderful. The experience priceless.

C
Carien – South Africa

This tour is so nice. The guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and passionate. I especially liked the Holy Church of the dormition of Virgin Mary. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 pickup location options:

    Kalabaka, Kastraki, Trikala

  • Timeline stop icon

    Monastery of St. Stephen

    Visit (45 minutes)

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    Holy Trinity Monastery at Meteora

    Sightseeing (15 minutes)

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    Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

    Visit (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Hidden gem

    Visit (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapavsa

    Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Monastery of Rousanou

    Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Great Meteor Monastery

    Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Monastery of Varlaam

    Sightseeing (15 minutes)

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    View point

    Sunset (30 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Kalabaka, Kastraki, Trikala

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Witness one of the most breathtaking sunsets you will likely ever see
  • See all monasteries of Meteora and admire the interior of one of them
  • Visit the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary and the Ancient Hermit Caves
  • Enjoy convenient pickup from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki
  • Choose from a private or a shared guided experience

Full description

Join this extraordinary sunset tour to Meteora and fully experience this true marvel with it’s majestic monasteries and ancient rock formations. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide you will learn all about Meteora’s history and myths of the region.

The tour starts with a convenient pick-up (with our luxurious minibus) from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki. During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six majestic monasteries and admire the interior of one of them.

You will also view some of Meteora’s most spectacular “hidden gems” like the ancient hermitages of Bandovas, the Byzantine church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary and the picturesque old district of Kalabaka.

Last but not least, you will enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views, capture some amazing photos and witness one of the most breathtaking sunsets you will ever see.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Kalambaka or Kastraki
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
  • Small group tour
  • Local tour guide
  • WiFi onboard
  • Stops to see all the monasteries of Meteora
  • Free time to visit the interior of 1 monastery
  • Visit to the ancient hermit caves of Bandovas
  • Panoramic photo stops
  • Bottle of water
  • Monastery entrance fee (€5 per person)
  • Byzantine Church entrance fee (€2 per person)
  • Guided tour inside monasteries

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • The monasteries of Meteora impose a dress code for entry. Men must wear long trousers and women must wear long skirts (below the knee) and cover their shoulders. A long scarf wrapped around the waist is also sufficient to enter the monasteries.
  • The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person)
  • We offer convenient pick-up from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki. If your accomodation's name is not listed please reach out to us after your booking stating your accomodation's name and adress.
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 194 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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M
Michele – United StatesApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a wonderful trip. We started our day,solo visiting three monasteries and ended it with 4-1/2 hours of lovely information and exploring. Katrina was great. The driver was wonderful. The experience priceless.
C
Carien – South AfricaApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
This tour is so nice. The guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and passionate. I especially liked the Holy Church of the dormition of Virgin Mary. I would definitely recommend this tour.
o
orfogel6 – IsraelApril 14, 2025 – Verified booking
great guide, great driver, amazing view, interesting tour

Product ID: 227536

Activity provider:Meteora Trip
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