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Runs 365 days
English
215
UP TO 3 PEOPLE : 215 €
UP TO 6 PEOPLE : 250 €
UP TO 12 PEOPLE : 310 €
Spanish / other language
295
UP TO 3 PEOPLE : 295 €
UP TO 6 PEOPLE : 330 €
UP TO 12 PEOPLE : 390 €
Tour Description
The best tour to see Meteora picking you up directly from Kalabaka train station when you arrive. See the entire area , all the monasteries and take the best panoramic photos with your , expert in the area , exclusive for you , local tour leader. At the end we drop you off back to the train station’s door !
Since you are visiting Meteora for a few hours you have to spend your time in the best way and enjoy as much as you can this amazing phenomenon. This tour is specially designed for people that traveling from Athens or Thessaloniki to Meteora by train and departing the same day.
At 12:45 the train arrives at Kalabaka Train Station where our expert in the area private local Tour Leader will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name. After boarding our VIP Limo mini-bus you will begin your wonderful about 5 hrs tour to see all the area of Meteora, all 6 active 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 essence, you will be given the chance to fully experience the magnificence of Meteora, a place that is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, learn about its history, the architecture and the spirituality of the Monasteries, and see for yourselves this unique creation of nature.
At the end will be transferred back to Kalabaka Train Station so that you will be on time for the departure of the train, back to Athens or Thessaloniki.
Included
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 , 4 hrs , Private Meteora Tour
Private VIP Limo Mini Bus
Visit all 6 Monasteries (3 of them inside )
Free Panoramic Meteora Map
Free WI FI on the bus
Mineral Water
All Taxes
Excluded
Train tickets
Entrance fees of Monasteries (3 euro each)
Licenced Tour Guide – Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries
Meals and soft drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Useful info
Starting time : 12:45 pm (upon train arrival)
Meeting point : Kalabaka Train Station
We will hold a sign with your name written on to find us a begin the tour
Drop off : 17:00 - Kalabaka Train Station - on time before the train departure
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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dimitris lead our tour - very experienced and lots of stories . I have been tp Meteora before and this time I saw far more - a monastery... read more I had not seen before, a church and many beautiful sites. The sunset is always approximate but it was enjoyable to sit around and see these fabulous mountains - between heaven and earth. All was easy and well arranged.
Liz M May 14, 2022
Incredible - There isn't a word in the dictionary that comes close to describing this wonderful experience. Our tour guide's knowledge of the history of Meteora really enhanced our experience. Photo opportunities... read more are abundance and ever shot worth a million. A must to experience!
Lawrence S October 15, 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
Adrienn N May 31, 2022
Easy to find, well organised (even if last minute), we didn't have to think about anything, the guide was very nice!
Melanie s February 1, 2022
A landmark tour of Meteora - A perfect morning and a perfect way to see panoramic Meteora and its monasteries.
Even though the inclement weather made the tour a little difficult, our tour guide Eleni was... read more extremely knowledgeable and informative. She spoke well which made the information she gave us was clear. She was enthusiastic about the subject of Meteora and its monastries.
An excellent morning and money well spent.
Note also that our driver Dimitirios (Mithsos) was an excellent and careful driver.
jrp56 May 15, 2023
Every penny worth spending - Everything was perfect for this trip. They made it so easy including sharing details & tickets for train. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable. He was very proficient in English.
amjadhanif June 6, 2023
Amzing experience with amazing host. Learned a lot of history and saw all the special places/foto stations. Also visited the best monastaries. Everything was 100% on schedule as planned
Discover60737328256 September 29, 2022
Great overview of Meteora - The hotel pickup was very convenient and the tour guide was professional and knowledgeable. We got driven to a bunch of monasteries and given 30 min - 1hr to go... read more inside on our own. Personally I like this as I'd rather explore the monasteries on our own. The tour guide gave historical info on the drives between the monasteries. Definitely recommend if you want a semi guided tour and easy transport.
Ryan A October 9, 2023
Excellent tour. Would highly recommend. Some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere around and an excellent tour guide.
Robert W May 6, 2022
Stress free way to visit the sights at Meteora - Great tour, stress free way of visiting the monasteries. Parking is very limited at the monasteries, this tour is worth it even if you have a car as you can... read more relax and focus on the sights. The tour guide was great as was the driver.
Gus K June 5, 2023
Meteora 2 day trip - We had a wonderful experience with Meteora Thrones. Very accommodating to our needs, plus we had a wonderful travel guide! Highly recommended!
G205LIangelak January 7, 2023
Thank you for the lovely trip. It was mesmerizing journey. The itinerary was very well thought and organised. And the guide was very good.
Passenger41424407033 April 1, 2021
Amazing experience. Really good organisation - we had nothing to worry about. The train trip was also exciting, a chance to see the non-tourist Greece from the comfort of a... read more train seat (with A/C on).
If you get Dimitris as your guide - be prepared for an awesome day full of knowledge and giggles.
Highly recommend!
Dondeestamarty August 30, 2022
I went on a trip with my wife and my child (7 months old).
Stage 1. Train from Athens to Kalabaka (2nd class, 4 hours).
+ comfortable train
+ WC ... read more />
+ bar
+ beautiful sights
- no WiFi
Stage 2. Meteora.
+ pick-up at train station in Kalabaka
+ comfortable and spacious minibus with air conditioning and WiFi
+ pleasant driver and friendly guide with a decent level of English
+ 15 minutes long stop near café to grab a bite and refresh after the train
+ multiple short stops to take photos
+ 3 long stops to enter some of the monasteries
+ spectacular nature views and incredible examples of human-nature balance
+ an hour free after the trip to go to the restaurant before the train
+ drop off at the train station or at the restaurant near it
Stage 3. Train from Kalabaka. Same as Stage 1.
sautin1837 June 14, 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
Our train tickets arrived by email well before the tour, with assigned seats. Athens station was easy to navigate and find the train ok. Top tip there’s a station cafe... read more on the platform side that we only saw after getting to the platform!
The train was a little delayed, announcements kept coming on the platform which was ok, no actual information on the length of the delay tho!
Eleni and the driver (whose name I can’t recall, apologies) were both superb throughout the tour. They were waiting outside the station with a large sign with names listed below, no issue. We ended up on the largest of the coaches which was nice and a group of I think 16 people.
From the station we went to the main square in Kalambaka and stopped for 15 mins by a bakery to grab drinks and sandwiches/ pastries and bathroom stop, also goes to spot potential places for dinner after the tour.
The monasteries were stunning and lived up to all anticipation. there were 24 in Meteora, now only 8 and 2 uninhabited. 4 monks monasteries and 2 female. The first was the Holy Monastery of Grand Meteoran, be warned there are 275 steps down and up to get to the monastery and the same coming out. Superb, stunning frescoes, just magical views of the other monasteries too. Second was Varlaam, only 150 steps here, just as beautiful and the views were magnificent. En route fro here to the last monastery we saw the scenery used for a Games of Thrones scene and the monastery (occupied by one 53 yr old hermit monk) used in For shout Eyes Only.
The last monastery was the a holy Monastery of St Stephan, nuns here (priests at the the others two, none seen at the first one seen at the second with some serious ring kissing going on with visitors ).
St Stephan was way favourite of the three it is beautiful, the church itself is amazing, with incense to add to the ambiance. Beautiful lavender and rose gardens behind it with more stunning views over the valley and a sad dried up river bed (2022 drought).
A short stop at an icon workshop en route back to Kalambaka and ended up back in the central square.
We ate in the square at the Archontariki Taverna and the food was really good, service friendly too
The train trip back was smooth, just a long day but absolutely worth it it was phenomenal totally recommend it and the company they were superb
willowbeachbum September 5, 2022
Family trip. Excellent guide. Pictures dont do it justice. Hotel was comfortable. A highlight of our trip.
chrisv445 August 16, 2022
This was a great tour, I liked it so much I went ahead and booked their half day Monasteries tour for the next day. The sunset tour was my favorite... read more of the two because we got to go see a Monastery, an old church, the hermit caves, and the sunset from sunset rock. It really is spectacular to see the sunset behind the rocks. They picked up and dropped off at my hotel which was really convenient.
terriwR1386ZW July 24, 2022
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