" We had the best private guide of the area , local and professional ! "
Date
Every Day
Tour Language
English , Spanish , French , German
Starting Time
08:56 am
Duration
1 Day
Departure Point
Thessaloniki Train Station
Pick up / Meeting Point
Kalabaka Train Station
Highlights
- The only 5 hrs panoramic Meteora tour in the area
- Private - exclusive for you , Tour Leader
- See all 6 monasteries and many secret places
- Personalized itinerary , we follow your instructions
- Runs 365 days
English
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UP TO 1 PERSON : 210 €
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UP TO 2 PEOPLE : 330 €
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UP TO 3 PEOPLE : 440 €
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UP TO 4 PEOPLE : 540 €
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UP TO 5 PEOPLE : 690 €
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UP TO 6 PEOPLE : 820 €
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UP TO 7 PEOPLE : 880 €
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Spanish / other language
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UP TO 1 PERSON : 240€
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UP TO 2 PEOPLE : 360 €
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UP TO 3 PEOPLE : 470 €
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UP TO 4 PEOPLE : 570 €
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UP TO 5 PEOPLE : 720 €
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UP TO 6 PEOPLE : 850 €
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UP TO 7 PEOPLE : 910 €
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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 VIP Limo 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 Private Meteora Tour.
Take an amazing, about 5 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Your private Tour Leader will give you full attention and care, giving you all the historical background of the area. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secrets places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. In the end will be transferred back to Kalabaka for lunch or coffee and then 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)
Catch the train from Thessaloniki train station to Kalabaka and admire the beautiful Greek landscape during your trip. Change train at Palaiofarsalos station.
Our VIP Limo Mini Bus will be waiting for you at the Kalabaka Train Station. We will hold a signboard with your name. Short stop for a snack and refresh youself
See all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Plenty of photo opportunity stops
Walk to the beautiful city of Kalabaka or enjoy a meal
The train departs at 18:22 from Kalabaka and you will arrive in Thessaloniki at 22:20. You have to change train at Palaiofarsalos station.
Included
- Roundtrip Train tickets ( *First class upon availability , extra cost )
- Pick up / Drop off from Kalabaka Train Station
- Private , English or Spanish speaking Tour Leader
- Upon request French , German
- Option to add a Certified Tour Guide inside the monasteries
- Full comprehensive , 5 hrs , Private Meteora Tour
- Private VIP Limo Mini Bus
- Visit all 6 Monasteries (3 of them inside )
- Free Panormaic Meteora Map
- Free WI FI on the bus
- Mineral Water
- All Taxes
Excluded
- Pick up / Drop off from Hotel in Thessaloniki to the Train Station
- Entrance fees of Monasteries (3 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 )
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Meeting point : 12:05 pm at Kalabaka Train Station (we will hold a signboard with your name)
- Drop off : 18:00 - Kalabaka Train Station
- 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 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)
We had Clement from the Meteora Thrones Travel Center. Clement was the epitome of professionalism as a tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable of the sites, local area (being... read more a resident himself), Greek history and Greek Orthodox Religious History. Clement spoke perfectly clear English, having lived in England and Canada. Most of all he was extremely thoughtful, polite, and courteous. When it started to rain hard, he met us outside the monastery to give us umbrellas so we didn’t get soaked walking to the van in the parking lot.
MONASTERY SITE
Unfortunately, the day we went was rainy and foggy/misty so we weren’t able to see all the monasteries from the outside. We visited 3 Monasteries inside and stopped at viewpoints to see 2 others, but again it was somewhat foggy we were unable to clearly see some of them. What we did see inside the monasteries we visited was beautiful and the views from up top stunning. Mondays are good because all are opened, except the one convent/nunnery, otherwise the monasteries alternate openings during the week. The Grand Meteora is closed on 3 weekdays. Winter hours are shorter closing at 4pm or earlier. We liked Grand Meteron and the St Varlaam. Wear SKIRTS inside the Monasteries out of respect. If not you will have to pay for a scarf like skirt at the entrance. The entrance fee is 3 euros per person cash for each monastery. Bring small bills.
3 BONUS Sites: As a result of us not being able to see all the monasteries, Clement offered to take us to one of the first HERMIT CAVES (really something to see, origin of habituating the area and eventually constructing the monasteries on the rocks.) He also took us to see the old BYZANTINE CHURCH that was built on top of Apollo’s Temple and explained the religious aspect inside the church. We also drove to see St Anthony’s Monastery and another ‘more’ recent hermit cave.
Our Tour VAN vehicle was spacious, clean and seemed like a newer Peugeot. Our Driver (sorry didn’t catch his name) drove carefully and safely through the windy roads.
Clement also recommended a restaurant in town that he frequented, when we were waiting for our train back to Athens. After, dinner Clement and driver drove us to the train station. They waited for us in the van while we dined.
TRAIN - Meteora Thrones company was very responsive in answering all questions. Tour company also emailed /WhatsApp our train tickets promptly. Clear instructions, Clement met us at the train station in Kalabaka with a placard of our name. Very well organized. Meteora Thrones Travel Center is probably the largest tour company in this area. The train ride itself was comfortable (Buy the first class cabin, it’s not that much more). Seats inside can slide down so you can lean back. If you have the entire cabin yourself (6seats), you could probably make it into a sleeper bed and lay down. You yourself must board the 7:57am train from Larissa Athens main train station. It’s a 4hr train ride each way and upon return you’ll arrive around 10:30pm back in Athens. However, we were delayed for 40mins (train employees did not specify why) and that made getting back very late. It’s a long day but this way you won’t have the additional day and expense of having to stay overnight in the vicinity of Kalabaka.
Overall, Clement was an excellent tour guide, very good tour (it ended up being a private tour for us even though we booked a small group tour), tour company is well organized and responsive.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND METEORA THRONES TRAVEL CENTER.






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YOU CAN ALSO ADD
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First Class Train Tickets
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Certified Guide inside the monasteries
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Choose your language ( English , Spanish , French , German )
YOU CAN ALSO ADD
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First Class Train Tickets
-
Certified Guide inside the monasteries
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Choose your language ( English , Spanish , French , German )
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