Enjoy 2 Top Rated Meteora Tours - discover local hidden gems
Local , English speaking , Live Tour Guide
See all 6 monasteries & the Hermit Caves
Stop at the best panoramic spots for incredible photos
Free Smart Audio Guide in 11 languages
Runs 365 days
Tour Description
Start your Meteora adventure with a comfortable bus ride from Athens Train Stationat 08:00 to Kalabaka , enjoying breathtaking Greek landscapes along the way.
Arrive in Kalabaka at 12:30 , where we will transfer you to your hotel to check in and be prepared for the breathtaking Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour. We will pick you up from your hotel for the tour. Witness the awe-inspiring monasteries atop towering rock formations in the golden hour. After the tour, we’ll drop you off at your hotel or in Kalabaka’s charming city center for a short walk.
Next morning at 09:00 join a comprehensive Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour or an Authentic Hiking Meteora Tour (your choice). For 4 hours you will have the chance to experience all the beauty of the unique phenomenon of Meteora and the Holy monasteries on top of the rock giants , dive into Meteora’s hidden treasures like the Hermit Caves and UNESCO-listed monasteries.
After an unforgettable experience, relax at your hotel before departing back to Athens. During this time you can have lunch , coffee and have free time to see the beautiful town of Kalabaka overviewing Meteora.
Your return bus leaves at 18:00 from Kalabaka , bringing you back to Athens by 22:30.
Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Meteora’s breathtaking landscapes & monasteries!
FREE AUDIO GUIDE. Use our free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest! Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Deutsch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese.
EXTRA OPTION. Flexible option to exclude the hotel from the package. Ideal for travelers who wish to book the hotel that suits their personal preferences. The rest of the inclusions remain the same.
Included
Roundtrip transportation from Athens by air-conditioned coach - bus
One night 3* hotel accommodation with breakfast (4* extra cost)
Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour – ( 1st day )
Morning OR Hiking Meteora Tour – ( 2nd day )
Highly educated , English speaking , Tour Guide
See all monasteries & the Hermit Caves
Free Smart Audio Guide available in: English | Spanish | French | Italian | Deutsch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
VIP Limo Mini Bus (small groups) during the tour
Hotel Pickup / Drop off (for the tours)
Free WI FI and USB chargers on the bus
Excluded
Pick up / Drop off from Hotel in Athens to the meeting point
Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each) - ONLY BY CASH
Licenced Tour Guide – Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries (free audio guide available)
Stayover hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room 3* hotel , 5€/room 4* hotel)
Meals and soft drinks
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.
Short stops during the trip from / to Athens
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
Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.
Flex option to exclude the hotel from the package. Ideal for travelers who wish to book the hotel that suits their personal preferences. The rest of the inclusions remain the same.
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 48 hrs before the tour will get a full refund
Cancellation received within 48 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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Highly recommend this tour! Our guide Dimitri was well prepared for our visit of the monasteries as well as the surrounding geologic phenomena known as Meteora. He was well educated... read more in English. Well versed in not only the the monastic tour, at times he slipped into Greek mythology. He provided scientific explanation for us to ponder as to the creation of the mountains so unique to this region! With no doubt this is the Best Tour for your money!!!
Osmin11 July 14, 2022
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
Meteora 4 hour hiking tour - We were promptly picked up and we then made our way to Varlaam monastery,where we had 45 minutes.
Then we had an awsum hike with Crystos the tour guide who... read more was very knowledgeable about all of the meteora history and also natural history,plants and animals along the way.Definately recommend
Otaihangadebz June 7, 2023
This was my third visit to Kalambaka and Meteora, a magical place where I admire the wonder of nature and the perseverance of human will. It was the second time... read more a booked a tour with Meteora Thrones, a very professional agency. The guide, named Sarah, was knowledgeable and accurate, kind and timely, and fluent in Spanish. Highly recommended!
431henningj October 5, 2022
Meteora Thrones takes good care of their customers. We were guided by Chrysa, an effervescent, knowledgeable, engaging young woman and a great story-teller. The tour was everything I hoped for.... read more I learned a lot. I only wish we had more time at each monastery. Thank you for a great experience!
Rebecca808 June 29, 2022
Breathtaking views train to train Meteora tour with phantastic guide - Train to Train trip to Meteora on 20 April 2023 was a wonderful experience. Especially we liked our guide Clement who was facing the group when telling very interesting things... read more about Meteora. Although we had only about 3 hours time to explore Meteora, we did not feel any rush and had enough time to experience beathtaking views of Meteora and to make wonderful photos. Thanks a lot, Clement! We were deeply impressed by your knowledge and the very clear English language for us as non native English speakers.
Aiga J April 22, 2023
We we’re picked up at the train station as planned.
The guide was funny, knowledgeable and gave enough time to visit 3 monasteries. We also had many stops to take... read more beautiful pictures.
I loved the whole experience!!!
geruzap2017 February 9, 2023
I went for the two day trip and had maria and Elias driving. I much appreciated the views and how Elias didn’t speed through everything so I got to see... read more nice views going up. Maria was a great tour guide I learned so much stuff from here and she was really interested in getting to know us. I feel like I know so much more than I would’ve if I went with some other company and I love how the tour was tailored to what my group wanted. We went places and had plenty of time to explore and take pics before coming back to the van for a new place. Maria and elias thank you so much it was the best experience ever!
Janellejb2022 February 1, 2022
Very well organised tour and on time at the sunset rock!!
Giannis is very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail!
theot202 June 25, 2022
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
Wonderful experience. The drivers and guides were very friendly and welcoming. The guides were very well-informed about the area and the monasteries. My favourite tour guide was Chrysa.... read more She has a great personality. She had everyone on the tour bus smiling and laughing with her good nature and robust humour.
I'm looking forward to my next trip to Meteora with Meteora Thrones.
Lillian B May 6, 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
Easy to find, well organised (even if last minute), we didn't have to think about anything, the guide was very nice!
X2318BAmelanies March 4, 2022
We were a group with 2 children and we were concerned the tour could be boring for them, but the guide went all out to attract their attention with with... read more curious facts about the monks' life in the past. The presentation was very informative and the mini-bus was comfortable and air-conditioned which helps a lot after going up and down the steps to the monasteries on a hot July day. We greatly appreciated the tips about the best photos spots.
dilyanak2021 July 7, 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!
Daniel J January 1, 1970
We had an incredible day at Meteora through this company! Our guide, Christos, was very knowledgeable and accommodating - sharing interesting historical and cultural facts, answering our many questions, and... read more making sure to get our input on the day’s events. He even called in a to-go order for us (delicious souvlaki!) to eat on the train ride home. It’s a lot of train time, but well worth it to see this absolutely incredible place.
CarlyJ25 May 2, 2023
Good trip, a fun tour guide on the bus, never felt rushed. I would consider staying one night in Kalambaka as many hours on train back and forth from... read more Athens makes for a very long day, however I think Meteora is worth a visit regardless.
Scott H September 26, 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.