Many centuries ago, on these gigantic rocks reaching heights of close to 2,000 feet, one of the most important monastic communities of Greece was formed.
After you’ve picked up in the morning from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastrakienjoy a comprehensive Meteorahalf-day tour for 4 hrs, seeing all the area of Meteora, all 6 Holy Monasteries with the chance to visit inside 3 of them. Our expert in the area, local, English speaking, Tour Leader will be with you to give you all the information you need about the area, share with you a vast amount of knowledge and he will help you to visualize why and how the first monks managed to establish one of the biggest monastic community in Greece on top of these unique rocks.
Transported with comfort and safety, by our luxury air conditioned LIMO VIP Mini Bus towards clifftop monasteries.
Also with plenty of stops to the best viewpoints and with short walks, he will explain to you all the geological phenomena that had to occur so these impressive rocks could form. The panoramic views will offer you a once-in-a-lifetime experience and will give you the chance of shooting the most impressive photos to share with your friends.
Pick up from your hotel / AirBNB in Kalabaka or Kastraki
See all 6 monasteries and visit 3 of them
Local , expert in the area , English speaking Tour Leader
Upon request Spanish , French , Italian , German , Russian (extra cost)
Best stops for panoramic views and photos
Transportation in VIP Limo Mini Bus
Free Wi-Fi in the mini – bus
Free Panoramic Meteora Map
All Taxes
Excluded
Entrance fees of Monasteries (3 euro each)
Licenced Tour Guide – Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries
Meals and soft drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Useful info
Meeting point : Your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki or our office in the central square of Kalabaka
Starting time : 09:00 am
The exact pick up time depends on where your hotel is located
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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Rhea was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the area, and was very flexible to adjust the tour to our needs. We were four of us so they gave... read more us a van to ourselves. It was a once in a life experience to visit these monastries in the heavens.
We grabbed breafast at the Larissa station before we headed out, had lunch when we got there and there was time to grab a small snack before heading back. We had booked for first class but did not get it, so we had regular coach tickets. We were a bit anxious when we looked at our seat numbers because they were not sequential. Don't worry because of the crazy numbering in the trains, the seats were actually together.
Rhea took us to three main monastries where we spent close to an hour each but also covered many more of the monastries - stopping by on some great picture spots to take some amaing pics. Time just went by so quickly. You do get some time to rest ast some amazing, quiet and meditative spots in the monastries. Lots of steps so travel light and carry cash. Every monastry charges an entrance fee (3euro/person) and they don't take cards.
krishnank963 June 14, 2022
This was amazing! Just everything you wish for its there. You have your own time to explore but still keep the group. The guide I got was really awesome and... read more so clever. If you go to Greece this is a must do experience even the train is a bit too long then its totally worth it.
davidpals July 9, 2022
It was amazing... I wanted to see the sunset in Meteora ever since I heard about the area, and I can say with absolute certainty that I wasn't disappointed. Everyone... read more was so polite. Thomas -our tour guide- was by far the best. He was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. If you're visiting the area, a tour around Meteora is definitely a must-do! I'm definitely coming back again!!!
shawnsB5250JW November 9, 2022
Unfortunately due to the pandemic, we didn't get to do this tour we had planned for 2020. But George & his team have been fantastic throughout - initially providing a... read more credit voucher then as it became increasingly likely that we wouldn't be able to use that, they provided a full refund! They have been helpful, kind and unfailingly polite in our email correspondence.
If/when we do get back to Greece (from Australia) I will definitely use this company to make my long awaited trip to Meteora! Thank you so much George & all your team.
Jan K October 19, 2022
With a seven-headed group of friends from Belgium we booked a one-day Meteora visit, including train tickets, bus rides, tour guide, free leisure time, and lots of breathtaking views and... read more opportunities. Tour guide Harry was funny and amusing, bus driver Socrates seemed skilled (and courteous towards us and other road users), and together they managed to get a whole group of tourists wherever they wanted to get them, on time, with even lots of time to spend exploring the monasteries, and extra time for pictures of amazing views of, and on boulder-like formations.
mmhenrot October 8, 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
Meteora visit - Absolute stunning views and totally worth the long day of getting there and back to Athens. A bit disappointed we couldn’t take the train (there was flooding and route was... read more impassable). However, I was impressed that you arranged buses as an alternative. I would have been so disappointed to not have been able to see this area of Kalabaka and the historical monasteries. The tour guide was so helpful and informative. The beauty of the rocks and area is indescribable. A definite must see. Thank you for putting together such an awesome adventure.
JillPerez-Guerra September 30, 2023
This tour has been our favorite one! The tour guide was excellent, provided us full history information and was also fun.
NitramJavier June 9, 2022
Had a fantastic time with our tour guide Dimitri. We did the sunset tour the evening before - if you are staying overnight, I highly recommend doing both! I was... read more traveling with my parents who are both in their 60s so I was concerned about the amount of steps to the monasteries but visiting 3 monasteries is very doable. The morning weather is also a lot cooler than in the afternoon, when it gets scorching hot in the summer. Both the sunset and morning tours offer some respite from the heat
travelLTN June 29, 2022
The Tour was great! We started early enough so at least the first Monasterie was quiet empty still. We were a small group which was very comfortable as well. The... read more tourguide was Great! She knew so much not just about the monasteries but also the history of the Rocks. She was super nice at we took a lot of stops to take great pictures with less tourist.
I really enjoyed this tour.
miladl24 August 15, 2022
An unforgettable family experience. Well organized, the tour guide Christos was friendly, informative and willing to share his knowledge
eliana102022 July 29, 2022
The tour and guide guy was so nice, stay overnight or 2 in Kastraki village, eat at Gardenia Taverna
SydneyCristos September 19, 2022
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
Amazing summary of Meteora - Maria, the tour guide, was amazing! Friendly and explained everything in detail. We loved the tour and definitely recommend it.
Leyla M June 7, 2023
Meteora Thrones Agency - Worth visiting site with this agency - We (two) went on Meteora tour from Thessaloniki with train and we were picked up by agency at Kalabaka (Meteora city). Tickets were organized by Meteora Thrones agency and sent... read more to me by mail a few days before tour. We took 1st class, what is worth spending if you like to have a reserved seat in comfortable coupe with electrical plugs for PC/mobile. Second class has lower comfort, no reservation and no plugs.
Tour was absolutelly very well organized in time and as well for the guide which said many interesting facts. The van was comfortable, and the points we were let go for exploring were so close to entrances that we did not have to walk many stairs.
The only problem on this tour is getting right information on trainstations, as we had to change train in one town ..... There are no displays showing any info of the forcoming trains; there is no display/sign on the train itself where it is going; there is no large visual sign/display on the trainstation with the name of the station/city; people working at suburban train station do not speak english; infomation of forthcoming stations in train are only in greek; ... all-in-all train service in Greece is a very badly organized disaster!
On opposite, Meteora Thrones Agency worked perfectlly well. Worth taking.
Damircroatia2022 November 25, 2022
Must do excursion - This was a Wonderful excursion that we are very happy we chose!! Our driver and guide were very kind, patient and thoughtful.
idontwanttogiveyouan March 8, 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
Everything was great.! Travel agancy was very friendly and professional!! The view so nice!!! You must visit this place with meteora thrones agancy