Convenient transportation from / to Athens - Runs 365 days
The BEST 4 hrs panoramic Meteora tour in the area
Expert , local , English or Spanish speaking Tour Leader
See all 6 monasteries , visit 3 of them and the Hermit Caves
Plenty of stops for amazing photos
Optional Greek Lunch with local flavors and dishes
Tour Description
Discover the magic of Meteora , Greece’s most incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book now for an enchanting, unforgettable experience and discover the secrets of the area in a way that only a true local can guide you.
Departure from Athens
Your trip begins from Athens Train Station at 08:00 to Kalabaka with our air-conditioned coach – bus. Our professional English speaking driver will wait for you in the meeting point to begin your safe and comfortable trip. During the journey relax and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes and the scenic beauty of the Greek countryside.
Arriving in Kalabaka – Lunch Break
Arriving in Kalabaka around 12:45 our local, highly educated, Tour Leader will wait for you to welcome you and begin your 4+ hours Panoramic Midday Meteora Tour.
Firstly we will make a shortstop for food (there is an option to include lunch in your package) and relax from the trip. We’ve reserved the best bus stop under giant trees, overlooking the majestic landscape.
Guided Meteora Tour for 4+ hrs
Continue with an amazing, 4 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Our Tour Leader will give you full attention and care. You will learn everything about this unique worldwide geological phenomenon, the creation of the rock formation, the history of the monasteries and the life of the monks. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secret places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. See also the Hermit Caves of Badovas exclusively in this tour.
Break and departure back to Athens
In the end will head to Kalabaka, with a brief stop to prepare for the return trip back to Athens. The bus departs at 18:00 from Kalabaka, and you will arrive in Athens around 22:45.
Included
Roundtrip transportation from Athens by air-conditioned coach - bus
Highly educated , English or Spanish speaking Local Tour Leader
Full comprehensive , 4 hours , Meteora Tour
Visit all 6 Monasteries (3 of them inside )
See the Hermit Caves
Stops for panoramic views and photos
Free WI FI on the bus
All Taxes
Lunch (if option is selected - extra cost 10€ )
Excluded
Pick up / Drop off from Hotel in Athens to the meeting point in Athens
Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each) - ONLY BY CASH
Licenced Tour Guide – Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries
Lunch (if you don't add it as an extra)
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.
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
Short stops during the trip from / to Athens
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 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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Top Rated – 5 Stars based on
User Reviews
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Excellent and motivated guide with a lot of background knowledge over the area. On the tour you had enough time at every stop and didn't feel hurried. Also the driver... read more Christos took part in helping and answering our questions and didn't just sit behind the feel when we had stopped at different sites. Size of the group was compact so we didn't have to wait for fifty people at every stop. All in all really a tour to be remembered the rest of our lives!
UllaRS70 June 21, 2022
Easy to find, well organised (even if last minute), we didn't have to think about anything, the guide was very nice!
Melanie s February 1, 2022
I recommend this tour with all my heart. Everything was perfect: the guide, the little stops at Kalabaka with those restaurants where you could eat delicious things, the amazing view,... read more and even the cute cats which were everywhere.
Overall, it was very professional and everyone was helpful. Loved it!
Liliana D July 24, 2022
Wonderful experience - The car is super new and really clean, Antonio, our guide, is a very nice gentleman with a lot of knowledge on the region. Super nice experience, I totally recommend!
Marcel F March 5, 2023
Our guide, Krissa, was very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. We were easily guided from the train station, throughout the tour and back to the train station without any discomfort. Each... read more point of interest was thoroughly explained and all questions were answered thoroughly.
I highly recommend this tour company!
Chrissycat2014 July 5, 2022
Maria our guide was fantastic - she has grown up in this area and was very informative about the history of tge rocks, nature and wildlife. Our morning hike was... read more magical and very therapeutic a truly memorable experience.
sarahjaneharris2022 April 20, 2022
METEORA - The tour was amazing , wonderful. It worth the trip from Athens by train.Thomas the guide was a very prepared guide, very kind and friendly
Connector391721 January 24, 2023
Amazing place!! The tour was excellent and even if we have train delay we manage to see the gorgeous spots!!
Thank you️️
Vacation432181 February 20, 2023
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
George was an informative and engaging guide who was very knowledgeable about the area and monasteries. The bus was comfortable with a safe driver and plenty of time was given... read more at all three monasteries to explore. Highly recommend taking a tour with this company.
traveller3128 September 6, 2022
Great tour - Recommend this tour. The guide was great. Went in 3 monasteries but was worth it as if you drove yourself you would never find a parking spot. That alone made... read more it worthwhile. Highly recommended
G W October 9, 2023
Great visit, excellent customer service - Best customer service they gave us. We reached Kalambaka an hour later than the scheduled tour time due to a mistake in our train booking, confusion with Larissa and Athens... read more Larissa main train station.
They sent their mini bus to pick us up from their office at the foothill and continue to join with the tour.
Both the driver and our tour guide was super friendly, driver made few photo shoot stops for us and bit of guided commentary on the monasteries and guide was very knowledgeable of Meteora's history and geological past.
We would highly recommend Metora Thrones if you are making your vacation plans.
ICE T December 16, 2022
Dmitris wad a wonderful guide. He was on time and the car was very clean. During the trip, Dmitris explanationed about the monasteries and the rock formations. He was very... read more attentive and even made sure we had water during the visit. We were able to visit 4 of the 6 monasteries and at the end of the day made a good recommendation for lunch.
vidaquimio August 6, 2022
Our guide was Clement for the sunset tour. Though he is new, but he is very well learned and gave us wonderful stories along with facts and figures. We also... read more highly recommend the hiking tour, which we did the following morning. Our guide, Chris, was very experienced, and we got to see the wonders of Meteora from a different view point. The hike was easy and pleasant, and very fun,
linglingOct November 9, 2022
Local travel agent was excellent going beyond what was expected to make sure I finally joined my tour after a harrowing experience getting to my destination. I could not... read more access my train tickets on the email sent to me by TripAdvisor so I had to buy my own tickets which got me to the destination 90 minutes after my tour started. Thank you to Chris at the local travel agency in Kalambaka who drove me up the mountain to join my tour so I only missed one monastery. Tour was excellent, great explanations of this unique area.
338arlenef October 25, 2022
Very kind guides, financial tour and the view at Meteora so beautiful! I highly recommend it! Inside the bus, the tour guide constantly gave us information about the monasteries and... read more the place.
Φραντζέσκα Μ May 20, 2022
This was a private tour and was well worth it! Both our driver and tour guide have been exceptional, friendly yet professional!
Our tour guide, Charis, was very... read more knowledgeable about the history of the monasteries and other attractions in the area of Meteora that we visited and he literally answered any question that he had, a lot of times backing his responses with references to official historic and recent research data.
That was probably on of the best experiences overall we had from a guided tour that lasted a bit over 5 hours. Thank you Charis, Sakis and Meteora Thrones!
K K March 29, 2022
A great tour for a day trip - We decided kind of last minute to join this tour, all train tickets were booked instantly. The train journey was comfortable. Tour guide and driver were excellent. I highly recommend... read more it!