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 12 languages
Runs 365 days
Tour Description
Your journey begins in the morning at 09:30 from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Kalabaka with an air-conditioned coach – bus. During the journey relax and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes and the scenic beauty of the Greek countryside. After a short change of bus in Trikala , you will arrive in Kalabaka around 13:15.
Arriving in Kalabaka at 13:15 we will pick you up and we will transfer you to your hotel to check in and be prepared for the Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour. We will pick you up from your hotel for the tour. After your tour we will drop you off again at your hotel or in the center of the city of Kalabaka 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.
After your morning Meteora activity , enjoy free time in Kalabaka town to relax, have lunch, enjoy a coffee, taste delicious homemade ice cream, or stroll through the charming town center and souvenir shops.
In the evening, return comfortably to Thessaloniki by bus, filled with unforgettable memories from one of Greece’s most iconic destinations.
You have the following 3 options for your departure back to Thessaloniki
OPTION 1: Departure from Kalabaka Bus Station at 15.15 pm , arrival in Thessaloniki Bus Station at 18.30 pm (in Trikala you arrive at about 16.00 pm and you have to change bus for Thessaloniki , immediately).
OPTION 2: Departure from Kalabaka Bus Station at 17.45 pm , arrival in Thessaloniki Bus Station at 22.30 pm (in Trikala you arrive at about 18.35 pm and you have to change bus and that for Thessaloniki at 20.00 pm, immediately).
OPTION 3: Departure from Kalabaka Bus Station at 19.15 pm , arrival in Thessaloniki Bus Station at 22.30 pm (in Trikala you arrive at about 20.00 pm and you have to change bus and that for Thessaloniki at 20.00 pm, immediately).
Book nowfor a once-in-a-lifetime journey toMeteora’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, German, Dutch, 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 Thessaloniki 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 | German | Dutch | 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
Pickup / Drop off from your Hotel in Thessaloniki to the Bus Station
Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each) - ONLY BY CASH
Licenced Tour Guide – Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries
Stayover hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room 3* hotel , 5€/room 4* hotel)
Meals and soft drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Useful info
Departure time : 09:30 am (please be at the bus station at least 30 min before the bus departure)
Departure place : Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station ( quick bus change at Trikala Station )
Meeting point : 13:15 at Kalabaka Bus Station (we will hold a signboard with your name)
Bus tickets will be sent to your personal email as a PDF attachment , along with all necessary detailed information , one day prior to your arrival.
When you arrive at the Bus Station of Thessaloniki , you need to stop , prior to the departure of the bus , at the issuing desk with the bus tickets that you will find in the attached pdf file that we will send you , to get your printed bus tickets.
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)
5/5
Top Rated – 5 Stars based on
User Reviews
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Amazing trip, well worth it! - I went on the 2-day Meteora tour from Athens. Both the tour guides were very knowledgeable and our one tour guide, Clemont, took some great photos of me and my... read more friends. Between both days, we saw all of Meteora but also had a good amount of time to walk around Kalabaka and go for a short hike to the hermit caves. Going in the off season was great because there weren't many people, but we were still able to get the full experience. I highly recommend this tour!
kjc2426 3 Φεβρουαρίου, 2026
Meteora is MUST tour if you visit Athens - I visited Meteora on the very next day after arriving at Athens as I would not like to miss it by any chance. It was the most wonderful experience in... read more Greece. The meteora mountains and caves and the monasteries were simply too good to see and cannot be explained in words. The structures at those peaks that were built long back are really wonders. It was a long day as the tour starts at 8AM and it returns back to starting point at midnight. The journey each way was 6 hours because of farmers strike. It seems to happen often. The journey route is beautiful. It may be recommended to make it a 2 day trip to make it more relaxing and more rewarding. Unfortunately I did not have so much time and I wanted to cover many places in 4 days.
Debasis D 22 Ιανουαρίου, 2026
Trully amazing experience - Excellent service and wonderful experience. Klaimond and Maria were brilliant guides for us. Breathtaking landscapes and a blessing tour. I made also good friends from the tour. Overall 5star experience.... read more Definitely recommended
Omiros K 18 Ιανουαρίου, 2026
Unforgetable day in Meteora - We had an amazing one-day tour of Meteora, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece. The landscapes are absolutely breathtaking, and visiting the monasteries perched... read more on top of the cliffs felt truly magical.
What made the experience even better was our excellent local guide. They were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Meteora’s history and culture. We learned so much about the monasteries, the monks’ way of life, and the unique geology of the area. The guide also made sure we had enough time to enjoy each stop, take photos, and never feel rushed.
The tour was very well organized, comfortable, and smooth from start to finish. Everything was clearly explained, and we felt well taken care of throughout the day.
I highly recommend this Meteora day tour to anyone visiting Greece—especially with a local guide like ours, who truly brought this incredible place to life!
Borya H 13 Ιανουαρίου, 2026
Amazing tour with lots of sight seeing and less walking involved - This tour is the perfect choice if you've been doing a lot of travelling and driving like we had and still want to go sight-seeing but with less walking involved.... read more It was great to be driven to all the sights and have someone explain the history behind it all. Vasiliki was incredibly knowledgeable and over-all a great tour guide, as was our awesome driver Nikos. It was a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this tour! Looking forward to visiting again and doing the morning tour.
Quest45774903662 9 Ιανουαρίου, 2026
Excellent tour and Antonis was the best guide. He was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond our expectations.
Suzan H 14 Νοεμβρίου, 2023
Great experience, with all transports perfect on time even though the weather was not good. The guide was a really experienced one and he made our group to understand the... read more greatness and the unique atmosphere of the place. Highly advisable!u
Gioceccherini 13 Νοεμβρίου, 2023
An unforgetable tour - There was no train so the trip from Athens to Meteora and back was by bus. I must recommend this tour because it is very interesting, the visit included three... read more monasteries and is amazing how those monasteries were built so many years ago. The views are excellent, specially for those fans of photography. It is a tour that you cann´t miss.
OnAir25653452 10 Νοεμβρίου, 2023
Beautiful scenery and friendly, knowledgeable guides. Be prepared to walk a few flights of stairs to reach the monasteries!
Krisha L 9 Νοεμβρίου, 2023
Excellent Guide Clement and Wonderful Tour - Meteora Thrones was truly a gem. Starting from communicating with George from the beginning and till the day of the tour. The driver was fantastic, very patient and... read more great driving skills. Our guide Mr. Clement make us felt so at home with his perfect English, knowledge of the history for Meteora, make us loved the place even more. He was very professional, patience and good sense of humor. A tour without a good guide is nothing. It all comes down to having one awesome tour guide. Thank you George for giving us Clement and it make sense because we are from Canada.
uniglobe0777 9 Νοεμβρίου, 2023
Meteora Tour - Excellent Tour Guide; fluent in English and gave a very good narrative of each monastry and history.
GRACE L 9 Νοεμβρίου, 2023
Well organized and tour guide was awesome - Definitely enjoyed the tour. Transportation was well arranged and the tour guide was awesome. Even it was a long day, but I definitely enjoy every part of the tour.
kenlaugsx 8 Νοεμβρίου, 2023
Awesome experience! - We had a great experience with Meteora Thrones. They communicated well with us and kept us up to date with some last minute changes. They were flexible to work with... read more and our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We loved our day at Meteora and would recommend Meteora Thrones.
chrisaconover 5 Νοεμβρίου, 2023
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 5 Νοεμβρίου, 2023
I was joining the 29/10/23 Meteora Thrones Day Trip.
The trip was Excellent. I would like to thank our Tour Guide on that day ~ Clement from Canada. Feel to... read more Glad to have Clement as our Meteora Tour Guide. He is not only informative & Knowledgeable but also very patience to explain the History of Meteora. His explanation & sharing make use feel more appreciate more about Meteora ~ Monastery. His Summarised of the History is better than our High School's Teacher.
Easy to understand & memorise it even after the Trip. No Joke! Clement.you are the best:). This Tour is worth of time & money. Highly Recommended!
GarySeow 30 Οκτωβρίου, 2023
Meteora two-day tour - Everything was wonderful - the guides were very knowledgeable (especially Maria), the sites were spectacular, and we appreciated the flexibility of changing kinds of tours, and changing plan about transportation.... read more The bus drivers were awesome too. Thank you!
LiliaHrekul 30 Οκτωβρίου, 2023
Can't miss this if you go to Greece!! - There was no train service, so the agency arranged bus transportation for the trip. It was comfortable, with proper stops to buy food and go to the toilet. We would... read more have preferred no music/radio for a 4 hs trip though. At Kalambaka, we were changed to a mini van. The guide spoke a very good Spanish and gave us information about the town, monasteries and more! He was very kind and funny. Totally recommend to go to Meteora with a guided tour.
Daiana C 30 Οκτωβρίου, 2023
Meteora trip Oct 24 - The train was not in service, arrangement was made to transfer from Athens to Kalabaka.
Our tour guide, Mr Clement, he explained the geology and history of Meteora,... read more making the tour more meaningful.
The scenic view was magnificent.
Certainly worths the 4-5 hours journey to Kalabaka.
Strongly recommend to join the guided tour if you are planning a trip to Greece