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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Awesome experience - Great time and an even greater tour guide! We really enjoyed this experience and would do it again..
David_Anglin November 28, 2022
The best place to visit. A good tour operator. Majestic views. Good natured driver and guide. Informative.
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 March 12, 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.
davidhU7524UE May 18, 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
Best tour ever! - Highly recommended!Best guide guide ever (don't remember his exact name but I think was Clement :)) anyways the guide was 100% very kind and easy going person and had lots... read more of knowledge. We had few stops on 1 day trip. If you looking for an tour in Monastairs this agancy is the best!
palsza January 4, 2023
Meteora is a must see. - A definite bucket list destination! Magical and majestic. Our guide Christos was Excellent. He was both our driver and guide and he was outstanding. The next... read more day for our morning tour Thomas our guide and Akis our driver was also very good! Meteora Thrones Agency was a delight to work with and would not hesitate to recommend them.
MMac73088 November 26, 2022
Meteora tour - Thanks for the experience. We had an amazing time with Antonio who showed us around. Amazing history and views ! Thank you so much
enzopoitou March 5, 2023
Beautiful Tour - The tour offices employees are very welcoming and helpful, the tour guide gave a lot of insightful information everything was just great.
hampick April 17, 2023
Very nice guide and driver. Interesting comments and relaxed atmosphere. Very convenient with young kids.
Anna A October 11, 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
Highly recommend the sunset tour. Includes a stop at St. Steven’s, and a drive by of several other monasteries and one Byzantine church. The sunset view was just amazing,... read more as it had just rained, and the sun setting through the clouds was perfect.
We stayed the night, and the next morning, we did another 4 hour tour. This time we saw 3 more monasteries, including the biggest one, the 2nd smaller nunnery and Varlaan. All so stunning!! I can understand why Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
They come get you in a nice Mercedes van, and drop you off back at your hotel or wherever in town. The guides were fun, informative and helpful!! Thank you for an amazing experience!
R8974GSjoyce July 19, 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
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 April 2, 2022
The tour was a fantastic experience. The monasteries were incredible from the inside and outside. The journey in the van between the monasteries was pleasant and convenient and the guide... read more was very knowledgeable and knew the area inside out. I can highly recommend this tour!
Getaway62065549891 February 22, 2022
First time visiting Meteora not sure what to expect, but in the end had a most wonderful fantastic experience from start to finish, was well looked after by an excellent... read more tour and tour guide, she was lovely and keen to help and answer any questions. Sampled lovely local food at a cafe recommended by the tour group and guides. Seemed popular tour group as had a few mini buses running same time that day well air conditioned as it was very hot outside 35C. I highly recommend this tour group, will recommend to friends and family who wish to visit Meteora. 10 out of 10. Thank You.
waynehwli July 8, 2022
Family trip. Excellent guide. Pictures dont do it justice. Hotel was comfortable. A highlight of our trip.