Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora on a full-day bus trip from Thessaloniki. Enter 2 of the 6 holy monasteries and get panoramic views of the giant rocks.
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 11 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Bus / coach
(100 minutes)
Larisa, Greece
Break time
Bus / coach
(100 minutes)
Meteora
Monastery
Visit, Sightseeing (45 minutes)
View point
Photo stop (20 minutes)
Monastery
Visit, Sightseeing (45 minutes)
Bus / coach
(15 minutes)
Kastraki
Lunch (1 hour)
Bus / coach
(100 minutes)
Larisa, Greece
Break time (20 minutes)
Bus / coach
(100 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- See 2 of the 6 holy monasteries of Meteora
- Get panoramic views of the buildings perched on near-vertical rocks
- Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki
Full description
Embark on a full-day bus trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki. Explore this UNESCO world heritage site and admire the unique landscape.
Depart Thessaloniki in the morning and journey to the amazing monastery complex of Meteora to visit 2 of the 6 holy monasteries, depending on their operating schedule.
Get access to holy sites such as the women's Monastery of Agios Stefanos with its impressive wood-carved iconostasis, or visit the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, perched on the top of a rocky precipice over 400 meters high.
Alternatively, discover the tower of the old preserved net at the Monastery of Varlaam, or explore the largest of the monasteries at the Monastery of Great Meteoron. Take in panoramic views of these incredible structures and the stunning landscape.
Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, near the city of Kalampaka, before heading back to Thessaloniki.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation
- Bilingual escort
- Basic travel insurance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option is selected)
- Entrance fees (€3 per monastery – cash only)
- Cost of lunch at the restaurant
- Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point
Meet your guide on Aristotelous Square and Egnatia Street, in front of the Venizelos Statue.
Open in Google Maps ⟶Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Cash
Know before you go
- The coach journey from Thessaloniki to Meteora is 3.5 hours each way, including a short stop along the way to use the restroom and buy snacks.
- The monasteries have strict dress rules prohibiting entry to male visitors wearing shorts and female visitors with sleeveless sweatshirts
- Women need a long skirt/ dress to enter the monasteries. Women cannot enter the monasteries wearing trousers or jeans.
- To reach the monasteries, you will be required to climb stairs
- The €3 entrance fee to each monastery is not included in the ticket price, this must be paid in cash
- You will stop for a traditional Greek lunch in Kastraki, this is not included in the ticket price