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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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
Meteora Tour - Excellent Tour Guide; fluent in English and gave a very good narrative of each monastry and history.
GRACE L November 9, 2023
An excellent introduction to Meteora - I took the afternoon sunset tour and appreciated the full overview of the monasteries, info on walking and hiking trails from the guide, and an amazing sunset. While watching the... read more sunset we also had an individual playing a saxophone which added to the experience- especially when he realized there were echos occurring. I would’ve appreciated was a bit more info on the geology of the area and non-monastic communities of the region.
scotthavel February 18, 2023
This was the most knowledgeable, interesting, educated, and entertaining tour guide and tour we have taken to date. Meteora was where he grew up and his father before him. He... read more ensured our very informative and fascinating sunset tour of meteora. We took a sunrise tour with another company the next morning and the sunset tour was by far better than the other. The excellent driver made sure our trip up windy roads was extremely smooth and comfortable. It was well worth the higher price of the other tours. Thank you for such an enjoyable tour!
181janinl July 10, 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 June 7, 2023
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
The 4 hour train ride from Athens is so worth this trip to the majestic monasteries of Matetora. They pick you up at the train station and the tour is... read more fantastic and well worth the money. Our guide was lovely and knowledgeable.
AHB1961 October 12, 2022
Fascinating tour of a unique World Heritage site. Yiannis was a knowledgeable guide. We had many stops for photos and were able to enter three of the monasteries. Well worth... read more the many stairs we had to climb.
Sunny A March 29, 2022
Puntual and very good explanations. Our guide Elena was very knowledgable and answer all our questions.
mitzfp August 28, 2022
Fantastic, well-paced trip in a comfortable bus, not too crowded and with a fabulous and funny tour guide (Kristia, if I remember well!) who made the experience insightful and entertaining.... read more The train to Kalabaka took a long time and it was a bit tiring, but it was so worth it. From minute one to the last, we were well taken care of.
danioliverm August 19, 2022
Guide was absolutely lovely girl who knows how to interact with people, perfect bus driver and of course incredible Meteors.
In Athens there are no signs of which track... read more you should take as also no schedules with all possible directions. But people always help.
Camper268680 April 22, 2022
My wife and I took the sunset tour, and it was very nice! The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the monasteries of Meteora, those currently active and... read more the past ones. We visited inside one monastery, passed by the others and stopped for a few minutes, we also visited the ancient church of Kalambaka, and we finished the tour by watching the beautiful sunset from the mountains of Meteora. I would highly recommend taking a tour with Meteora Thrones!
CharbelHanna1807 September 29, 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
Amiable , Knowledgeable Guides - The driver and guide were friendly, knowledgeable and genuine during our small, private tour. They seamlessly adjusted our tour to fit our specific interests. They were conversational while sharing historical... read more facts and cultural anecdotes.
Clara N June 8, 2023
This was an excellent tour of the monasteries, with plenty of opportunities for photographs and panoramic views. The driver was extremely friendly and the tour guide was very well informed... read more and a pleasure to listen to. We learned a lot. We recommend this tourist company without any hesitation!
David O April 21, 2022
Quite professional group. Nice, welcoming and beautiful guide allocated for the trip.
Ample time to complete the tour.
Abhijit W January 6, 2023
The place is amazing, definitely a must see. The staff at the travel agency were kind and helpful.
We arrived from Athens, they waiting for us at the train station.... read more We were lucky with the weather, there was no heatwave yet. We looked at 3 monasteries from the inside. We didn’t have to climb stairs with a heavy bag, we were able to leave our luggage on the bus. It is worth taking water and food with you.
The program was definitely worth the 8 hour trip. Thank You