Enjoy the nature of a unique geological phenomenon
Incredible Panoramic Views
Expert in the area, Professional Hiking Guide
Runs 365 days
Small groups – personalized attention
Tour Description
Go hiking in Meteora and you’ll experience a unique convergence of nature and spirituality unlike anyplace else in Greece.
Discover the paths of the first monks and see this unique geological phenomenon walking at its heart. Hiking in Meteora gives you the opportunity to see the monasteries and landscape from an entirely new perspective.
The views of Kalabaka , Kastraki, and the Meteora valley throughout the walk are simply stunning. Have also the chance to visit inside 1 monastery (Great Meteoron or Varlaam).
Our Professional Hiking Guide will be with you to give you all the information you need about the area.
Transported with comfort and safety, by our luxury air-conditioned LIMO VIP Mini Bus to the starting point.
Pick up from your hotel / AirBNB in Kalabaka or Kastraki
Follow the Authentic Hiking path of Meteora
Visit inside 1 main monastery
Professional Hiking Guide
Upon request French,Italian,Russian,Spanish (extra cost)
Best stops for panoramic views and photos
Free WI FI
Free Panoramic Meteora Map
All taxes
Excluded
Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each)
Licenced Tour Guide – Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries
Meals and soft drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Useful info
Distance : about 8 km
Duration : 4 hours
Difficulty level : Easy
Meeting point : Your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki
Starting time : 09:00
The exact pick up time depends on where your hotel is located
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 24 hrs before the tour will get a full refund
Cancellation received within 24 hrs before the tour will incur a penalty of 100% per person (no refund)
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Best of Meteroa In A Day! - I loved this day trip. It was easy to book, the instructions were clear on taking the train from Athens to Meteora, and upon arrival we were greeted by our... read more friendly and knowledgable tour guide Elaina. Meteora is otherworldly, and this day-trip meant that I could fit it into my few days in Athens, with time to spare in the late afternoon to explore the nearby town of Kalambaka!
Jaka_Achmad 26 Νοεμβρίου, 2022
my family and i took the afternoon tour and enjoyed it very much. the guide was excellent, very informative, friendly and kind. we go to see the area and go... read more into one Monastery and an old church. the sunset was amazing! views are beutiful. the pickup was exactly on time, the bus was cosy and even had wifi (!!) the tour ended quite late so that should be taken into account. this is a really great way to see the magically meteora!
daniel m 16 Αυγούστου, 2022
Its a breathtaking trip
The train trip is so tiring but it’s worth it.
Cristos the driver and constantina the guide is so nice and kind people . The... read more monasteries are stupendous. Must do trip
Hayasim 1 Οκτωβρίου, 2022
Excellent tour! Our guide, Dimitris, was just amazing with his knowledge, not only for the Meteora but for so many other areas. A very good walk, amazing views & discussions. ... read more />
We enjoyed every moment of this journey!
Thanks Dimitris!
Genko G 11 Μαΐου, 2022
The family and I headed up from Athens for a day trip. The train was canceled due to the major train accident, but Meteora Thrones reaccommodated via a coach... read more bus. The bus was a bit cramped, but all in all, we are glad they reaccommodated.
The monasteries were truly spectacular. And our tour guide, Antonio, was absolutely fantastic. He was as kind as could be, and he was so passionate about the history of the monasteries. He was also passionate about the Kalabaki where he lived. He seemingly knew everything there was to know about the area. It was great. We stopped at two monasteries and the hermit caves, all the while learning something new from Antonio and marveling at the architecture. We would recommend Antonio to anyone touring the area.
briclemsullivan 19 Μαρτίου, 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 26 Σεπτεμβρίου, 2023
A very well managed tour of a spectacular area. It was a long day (departing Thessaloniki @ 9.30am
and returning to our hotel @ 10.45pm); however we saw... read more so much. Our driver and Tour Guide were terrific.
Judy C 16 Οκτωβρίου, 2023
Perfect Tour with an Exceptional Guide - This tour was everything I expected and my tour guide (Tomas?) was very friendly and knowledgeable.
I made an error and booked for the wrong date and did not... read more realize it until I was on the train, A quick email communication immediately resolved the issue and they added me to the tour for that day. Changed a catastrophic situation into a very pleasant experience.
debracL9273SM 2 Ιανουαρίου, 2023
Wonderful tour - It was a wonderful experience! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We stopped at 3 monasteries and stopped at all the great picture locations. Meteora was an amazing... read more place. We are so happy to have taken this tour.
Even though a major train accident occured in Greece about 2 weeks ago, they provided us with a great tour. All the trains were cancelled in the country, but they still chartered a luxurious bus to Kalabaka. They communicated about the transfer change very smoothly.
We highly recommend this tour!!!
mikiwerner 12 Μαρτίου, 2023
Our favorite spot wa the sunset spot. Hell of a view and the tour guide was nice polite and full of knowledge.hope we could do one more tour in the... read more future. Highy recommended!
annamH4899TE 6 Φεβρουαρίου, 2023
Meteora is Amazing - Thomas (Day 1) and Tasos (Day 2) were very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. They also gave good recommendations on where to eat. The place was spectacular.... read more Only downside is the train ride from and to Athens which takes 5 hours each way.
jocelyngV5023XY 29 Απριλίου, 2023
I went on a trip with my wife and my child (7 months old).
Stage 1. Train from Athens to Kalabaka (2nd class, 4 hours).
+ comfortable train
+ WC ... read more />
+ bar
+ beautiful sights
- no WiFi
Stage 2. Meteora.
+ pick-up at train station in Kalabaka
+ comfortable and spacious minibus with air conditioning and WiFi
+ pleasant driver and friendly guide with a decent level of English
+ 15 minutes long stop near café to grab a bite and refresh after the train
+ multiple short stops to take photos
+ 3 long stops to enter some of the monasteries
+ spectacular nature views and incredible examples of human-nature balance
+ an hour free after the trip to go to the restaurant before the train
+ drop off at the train station or at the restaurant near it
Stage 3. Train from Kalabaka. Same as Stage 1.
sautin1837 14 Ιουνίου, 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 7 Ιουνίου, 2023
Spyros and Yannis gave a great tour and provided a lot of lovely details that you would otherwise miss out on! We truly enjoyed the trip ending at the best... read more place to see the sunset on the Meteora Monasteries!
ElwinvanderHall 2 Απριλίου, 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 5 Ιουνίου, 2023
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 11 Αυγούστου, 2022
Must do tour of Meteora!! - Absolutely amazing tour of Meteora and the monasteries. Our tour guide’s passion for the area and knowledge of the Orthodox faith came through and made this tour incredibly enjoyable. We... read more learned about the creation of the area from a geological perspective and then from the first monks to the area. Unfortunately forgot the tour guide’s name - he moved to Kalambaka from Canada.
Plenty of stops at locations to take spectacular photos and to visit three monasteries (including museums where monks display important relics).
Be prepared for lots of stairs 🙂
xLauzx 15 Απριλίου, 2023
Astounding Meteora - Outstanding tour- highly recommend! Thomas is a wonderful guide (tip him well!!), so helpful and friendly. He made the experience over the top! Cannot recommend this tour enough - we... read more would give it 10 stars if we could!! *Females: Make sure to bring/ wear a skirt (even if you’re wearing king pants!) at the monasteries. The rule is very strict.