Best local English or Spanish speaking Tour Leader
See all 6 monasteries and enter inside 3 of them
Plenty of stops for amazing photos
Runs 365 days
Tour Description
Catch the train from Thessaloniki Train Station at 08:56 to Kalabaka via Palaiofarsala (change train, waiting time about 20 min) and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip.
Arriving in Kalabaka at 12:05 our Mini Bus will be waiting for you at the Kalabaka Train Station with our local , highly educated , Tour Leader which will hold a signboard with your name in order to find us and begin your customized Special Panoramic Midday Meteora Tour.
Take an amazing about 4+ hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Our Tour Leader will give you full attention and care as the group will be small. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secrets places that only locals know will make your tour a life time experience. In the end will be transferred back to Kalabaka with drop off to the train station.
The train departs at 18:22 from Kalabaka and you will arrive in Thessaloniki at 22:20. (change at Palaiofarsala Train Station , waiting time about 40 min)
Included
Roundtrip Train tickets
Pick up / Drop off from Kalabaka Train Station
Highly educated , English or Spanish speaking Tour Leader
Upon request French , Italian , German
Full comprehensive , about 5 hrs , Meteora Tour
Mini Bus (small groups up to 35 people) during the tour
Visit all 6 Monasteries (3 of them inside )
Free WI FI on the bus
All Taxes
Excluded
Pick up / Drop off from Hotel in Thessaloniki to the Train Station
Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each)
Licenced Tour Guide – Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries
Meals and soft drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Useful info
Departure time : 08:56 am (please be at the station at least 30 min before the train departure)
Departure place : Thessaloniki Train Station ( You have to change train in Palaiofarsalos Station )
Meeting point : 12:05 pm at Kalabaka Train Station (we will hold a signboard with your name)
Train tickets will be sent in your email after your confirmation
It is not necessary to print the train tickets you can just have them on your phone
Short stop after your arrival for a snack and refresh yourself
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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We did this tour to get to know the area.Picked up from our accommodation, guide very knowledgeable.
X7925QKrichardg March 21, 2022
Nice storytelling by the guide with nice views enough time at eaxh monestary.
Made sure we arrives back on time.
LisaH6203 April 16, 2022
Well planed trip and friendly staff, everything went well on the trip. If you travel from Athens to Meteora it is best to go on an organised trip to facilitate... read more logistics
queirogadiogo15 October 8, 2022
This tour was the highlight of our visit to Greece, as much as we enjoyed the various islands we visited. I was in awe of Meteora and the monasteries... read more and it is well worth the visit We caught the train from Athens and were picked up at the train station in Kalambaka. Everything was well planned and we had enough time for each monastery visit, as well as stops to take photos from various vantage points. The tour guide (Thomas) was a delightful young man, very enthusiastic and animated and explained the history very well. We also had an excellent driver as it is a feat to navigate the busy roads to get to the monasteries.
Usha K May 16, 2023
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 November 26, 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
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 November 5, 2023
The view was amazing and the tour guide (demetri) was very knowledgeable, approachable and kept things fun. I would highly recommend
jdmej8 July 19, 2022
The people who work on the train were friendly and cordial in the treatment. The fantastic and very pleasant cordial tourist guide answered all the questions and we had a... read more pleasant day with your help.
393luciau September 29, 2022
Great views. The guide took us to three monasteries and showed many astonishing views from the road bends. Even though our train was half an hour late, she didn't rush... read more and was attentive to our
needs.
719dmitryv November 8, 2022
This was a great tour, I liked it so much I went ahead and booked their half day Monasteries tour for the next day. The sunset tour was my favorite... read more of the two because we got to go see a Monastery, an old church, the hermit caves, and the sunset from sunset rock. It really is spectacular to see the sunset behind the rocks. They picked up and dropped off at my hotel which was really convenient.
terriwR1386ZW July 24, 2022
This has to be the best way to do a guided tour of Meteora. My wife and I are traveling the world and don’t do a lot of touristy group... read more activities but we only had a few days in Athens and Meteora Thrones made the experience very easy. Everything is booked for you and went according to the description. It’s a long train ride from Athens and that train is packed, no wifi and little service, so be sure to prepare for that. We were greeted by our guide at the train station and she was amazing. Personable, energetic and very knowledgeable. Please tip your guide if you have good service, we were the only people in our group to tip. As a rock climber, I’ve wanted to see Meteora for years and the views were better than the anticipation. We’re in our 30’s and active so we thought the walk/stair climbing was easy but some monasteries may be difficult for people with conditioning issues. Reviews said the monasteries accept credit card, but not really, we only entered 2/3 due to this so bring cash. One monastery let us pay by card in the souvenir shop. Unfortunately we missed Great Meteoron on a Friday due to a holiday prep, it’s usually open every day but Tuesday. If there are particular monasteries you want to see, check their schedule. IMO, each monastery has a different view and experience, worth going to each one. If you’re going to Meteora with a tour guide company, go with Meteora Thrones, they make the full day trip from Athens as easy and stress free as it could be. We left our apartment in Athens at 7 am and got home 11 pm. Sometimes the trains run late but best to be there 15 mins early.
269raym August 9, 2022
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
Amazing tour around Meteora rocks and monasteries with fantastic landscapes. Very good job by young girl-tour guide Chrysa, with descriptions and explanations about everything historic and general information for... read more this rare geological phenomenon. I suggest it to everybody
PanosPanagiotis287 June 23, 2022
Not to Miss! - Tour guide was very knowledgeable and humour. Also very patient. Meteora is so beautiful and unbelievable
SgLiew March 18, 2023
The trip from Athen was tiring but worth it. Our tour guide was nice, I recommend it to others as well.
attilamark0 August 26, 2022
Great overview of Meteora - The hotel pickup was very convenient and the tour guide was professional and knowledgeable. We got driven to a bunch of monasteries and given 30 min - 1hr to go... read more inside on our own. Personally I like this as I'd rather explore the monasteries on our own. The tour guide gave historical info on the drives between the monasteries. Definitely recommend if you want a semi guided tour and easy transport.
Ryan A October 9, 2023
This was an amazing experience! I'm so glad I did this day trip from Athens! I took so many breath taking pictures! Just incredible!
It is a long day.... read more So, be rested and ready. Lots of walking.