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Thessaloniki: Full-Day Bus Trip to Meteora

4.7  / 52322 reviews
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Thessaloniki: Full-Day Bus Trip to Meteora
4.7  / 52322 reviews

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.

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Duration 11 hours
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English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

L
Luz – United States

It would had been nice to make a walk stop at the center for a little while and then head to the main entrance where the activity started. This would have been helpful to see the Center and also walk in the Dutch area.

L
Luz – United States
J
Joan – Malta

Me and my friends are very happy with our Meteora experience.The guide was excellent, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the journey.Will be coming for more trips in the future.

J
Joan – Malta

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos

  • Bus/coach

    (100 minutes)

  • Platamon

    Break time (20 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (100 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Meteora

  • Monastery

    Visit, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • View point

    Photo stop (20 minutes)

  • Monastery

    Visit, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Kastraki

    Lunch (1 hour)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (100 minutes)

  • Platamon

    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)
  • Entry fees (€5 per monastery, cash only)
  • Cost of lunch at the restaurant
  • Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meet your guide on Aristotelous Square and Egnatia Street, in front of the Venizelos Statue.

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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 €5 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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 2322 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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Luz – United StatesJanuary 8, 2025  – Verified booking
It would had been nice to make a walk stop at the center for a little while and then head to the main entrance where the activity started. This would have been helpful to see the Center and also walk in the Dutch area.
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J
Joan – MaltaDecember 30, 2024  – Verified booking
Me and my friends are very happy with our Meteora experience.The guide was excellent, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the journey.Will be coming for more trips in the future.
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ANASTASIOS – CyprusDecember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide Margarita and driver Elias were excellent and did an awesome job, in an overall amazing excursion! Thanks!
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Product ID: 134685

Activity provider:Ammon Express

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