Enjoy 2 Top Rated Meteora Tours - discover local hidden gems
Local , English speaking , Live Tour Guide
See all 6 monasteries & the Hermit Caves
Stop at the best panoramic spots for incredible photos
Free Smart Audio Guide in 11 languages
Runs 365 days
Tour Description
Start your Meteora adventure with a comfortable bus ride from Athens Train Stationat 08:00 to Kalabaka , enjoying breathtaking Greek landscapes along the way.
Arrive in Kalabaka at 12:30 , where we will transfer you to your hotel to check in and be prepared for the breathtaking Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour. We will pick you up from your hotel for the tour. Witness the awe-inspiring monasteries atop towering rock formations in the golden hour. After the tour, we’ll drop you off at your hotel or in Kalabaka’s charming city center for a short walk.
Next morning at 09:00 join a comprehensive Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour or an Authentic Hiking Meteora Tour (your choice). For 4 hours you will have the chance to experience all the beauty of the unique phenomenon of Meteora and the Holy monasteries on top of the rock giants , dive into Meteora’s hidden treasures like the Hermit Caves and UNESCO-listed monasteries.
After an unforgettable experience, relax at your hotel before departing back to Athens. During this time you can have lunch , coffee and have free time to see the beautiful town of Kalabaka overviewing Meteora.
Your return bus leaves at 18:00 from Kalabaka , bringing you back to Athens by 22:30.
Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Meteora’s breathtaking landscapes & monasteries!
FREE AUDIO GUIDE. Use our free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest! Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Deutsch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese.
EXTRA OPTION. Flexible option to exclude the hotel from the package. Ideal for travelers who wish to book the hotel that suits their personal preferences. The rest of the inclusions remain the same.
Included
Roundtrip transportation from Athens by air-conditioned coach - bus
One night 3* hotel accommodation with breakfast (4* extra cost)
Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour – ( 1st day )
Morning OR Hiking Meteora Tour – ( 2nd day )
Highly educated , English speaking , Tour Guide
See all monasteries & the Hermit Caves
Free Smart Audio Guide available in: English | Spanish | French | Italian | Deutsch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
VIP Limo Mini Bus (small groups) during the tour
Hotel Pickup / Drop off (for the tours)
Free WI FI and USB chargers on the bus
Excluded
Pick up / Drop off from Hotel in Athens to the meeting point
Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each) - ONLY BY CASH
Licenced Tour Guide – Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries (free audio guide available)
Stayover hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room 3* hotel , 5€/room 4* hotel)
Meals and soft drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Useful info - Meeting Point
Departure time : 08:00 am (please be at the meeting point at least 15 min before the bus departure)
Departure place : Athens Train Station (Larissis Station).
Meeting point : The bus will be waiting for you outside the train station on the road across the street. (Theodore Diligianni Street)
There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus.
Short stops during the trip from / to Athens
It is not necessary to print the voucher you can just have it on your phone
No bus ticket is required. Just give your name to the driver
Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.
Flex option to exclude the hotel from the package. Ideal for travelers who wish to book the hotel that suits their personal preferences. The rest of the inclusions remain the same.
Departure and return point
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.
We highly advice you to read our F.A.Q. page for more information.
Cancellation Policy
LAST MINUTE – Cancellation received more than 48 hrs before the tour will get a full refund
Cancellation received within 48 hrs before the tour will incur a penalty of 100% per person (no refund)
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Top Rated – 5 Stars based on
User Reviews
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This was an excellent tour with a great guide and driver. There was plenty of time to see the monasteries and the church.
rubyvu18 July 30, 2022
We were delayed by 2 hours because of problems with the train from Athens (weather) yet the tour company waited for us and gave us a fantastic tour nonetheless. The... read more guide was very well educated, engaging and charming. It was an unforgettable experience!
Zeru March 1, 2022
Meteora 2 day trip - We had a wonderful experience with Meteora Thrones. Very accommodating to our needs, plus we had a wonderful travel guide! Highly recommended!
G205LIangelak January 7, 2023
Everything was just perfect and well organized. We had a wonderful time during our daily trip to Meteora. Highly recommended!
diana r January 1, 2022
We had such a great experience getting to visit this beautiful place. Marcini, our guide was truly a star, she shared so much information around the phenomenon of the... read more Meteora area and was always smiley and enthusiastic. Our driver was very kind too. Thank you once again!
joannekI2615UI July 11, 2022
Guide Clement and driver Elias made the tour visits in good timing and enjoyable. Glad to learn more about the monasteries and soaked in the magnificent landscape.
stellaphuamk June 7, 2023
An excellent introduction to Meteora - I took the afternoon sunset tour and appreciated the full overview of the monasteries, info on walking and hiking trails from the guide, and an amazing sunset. While watching the... read more sunset we also had an individual playing a saxophone which added to the experience- especially when he realized there were echos occurring. I would’ve appreciated was a bit more info on the geology of the area and non-monastic communities of the region.
scotthavel February 18, 2023
We did Tha half day tour and it was great. Really complete for the ones that are short of time, as you have the opportunity to visit half of... read more thee monasteries, go through the panoramic views and listen to the main facts about the place.
rgirao1974 August 17, 2022
Excellent tour! - Excellent organisation, very professional and efficient. Our guide Antoni was very competent and improved our experience in this magical place.
Gian Maria P November 5, 2023
Booked this a few hours before the tour no issues. This is a must do day trip if you have the time. The guides are professional and funny. They... read more even laugh at my bad jokes.
Jacahan August 24, 2022
Dimitris was our private guide for the afternoon. He was very knowledgeable and professional. We could not have asked for a better experience. Even had umbrellas when a torrential rain... read more came and dropped us to a local Taverna for dinner before returning us to the train station. Very reliable tour company.
TennesseeReiki June 13, 2022
The trip is well organized and easy to book. The guide and the rest of the team are very nice and knowledgeable. They have interesting stories to tell about the... read more area. The trip to and from Kalabaka to Athens is quite long and tiring but the sight and experience that you'll see in Meteora are worth the trip and the money!
chaszy_gal February 3, 2023
The tour was very well organized. Our guide gave information in an entertaining manner during the driving, and we had enough time at at each monastery to explore on our... read more own. Every stop was well planned. There was time to have dinner even before going back to Athens. It was an amazing experience, well worth the long train rides.
530gabort July 24, 2022
Stress free way to visit the sights at Meteora - Great tour, stress free way of visiting the monasteries. Parking is very limited at the monasteries, this tour is worth it even if you have a car as you can... read more relax and focus on the sights. The tour guide was great as was the driver.
Gus K June 5, 2023
A completely different look at Meteora - First things first: Meteora is absolutely stunning any way you look at it, and you can't really go wrong. But while any bus or car can take you to vantage... read more points to spot the monasteries, there's nothing like a good old-fashioned hike through forest trails across streams, rocks, and trees. There's no instant gratification here, but as you slowly gain altitude, the sheer brilliance of Meteora slowly reveals itself, a far more rewarding experience than simply taking a bus.
A guide can make or break your trek, and Christos was the best hiking buddy we could get. A local from the area, he knows the Meteora trails like the back of his hand, and is very well-versed with the history of the place too. While many people huff and puff up the hills, he strolls across like he's going to the supermarket, with plenty of breath left to narrate histories and perspectives of the Meteora monasteries.
While the buses focus on the monasteries and rocks, the hike gives you the opportunity to see another side of Meteora, the green, lush side.
If you're reasonably fit and want to go to Meteora, do the hike. You won't regret it.
Nigel B September 26, 2023
This trip was a long day but completely worth it! The train was comfortable and travelled through some beautiful scenery and meeting Ria (apologies if this is spelt incorrectly!) at... read more the station was quick and easy! We stopped first in the main square of Kalabaka at a cafe qhich is good for a bathroom break and good snacks / food should you wish but absolutely no pressure to buy. You stop there at the end so good for any purchases for the train back too. There is also a nearby supermarket and many good restaurants which Ria will show you. After this stop then onto the first monastery. Be advised that some monasteries have A LOT of steps / steep slopes to get to them so something to keep in mind. On our trip we visited St Nicholas, Varlaam and the nunnery at St Stephan - All of which are breathtaking....both inside and the views outside. Ria was so knowledgeable and friendly, you were always interested to hear the next pieces of information. It was intriguing to learn how the first monks got to the monasteries, how they built them and especially how they got up / down! Ideally, you would want to spend at least a couple of days in the area to fully explore (I'm sure they'd have a trip for that too!) but if one day is all the time you have then I cannot recommend this trip enough! I would certainly book again.
Deborah February 1, 2022
Awesome tour!
Highly recommended! The path was great and we saw Meteora from a different "glance" that we didn't have the chance to experience it in other tours. The forest... read more was beautiful.
Christos our hiking guide was amazing!! He explained the history, geography, and the flora and fauna of the place, while hiking.
Myrto_Nikolet August 11, 2022
Our tour of Meteora was amazing. Yiannis and Costas were both excellent hosts. We would definitely recommend visiting Meteora to anyone who is able to visit!