Personalized itinerary , we follow your instructions
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 (5 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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Top Rated – 5 Stars based on
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This tour was outstanding, seeing and hearing how the monasteries where built. The tour guides and drivers were courteous and the bus was clean. I would like to... read more call out Dinos, the driver, and Dimitris , the guide, who gave up their afternoon break to drive me around looking for a Western Union so I could get money that was sent me after someone needed my wallet more than I did.
X4961XRroberth July 19, 2022
If you have extra time in Athens, I highly recommend a trip to Meteora and it’s monasteries. It is a long day trip, but ihe sites are totally worth it.... read more You have enough time to view the ones opened that day. The guide and driver were great and had a good meal in the town prior to leaving.
tjpmcafee October 8, 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
Dimitri and bis driver were excellent à lot of history and great afternoon !!!! To do absolutely excellent service as well and visitons 3 monastères was just perfect
Yves R August 27, 2022
Really nice and friendly guides - They were really nice. Even if we did not pay the Spanish tour, as we were Spanish, they explained everything in Spanish.
The transportation is comfortable and you have plenty... read more of time to visit everything, with nice explanation from the guide and nice spots to admire the mountains.
As a kind of drawback, they do not enter with you to the monasteries to explain from inside. They let you to enter on your own to visit it, with a prior explanation of everything. Although it was a good explanation with plenty detail, someone might prefer them to enter with you. As for me, I liked it because like that you can spend time on those places you liked the most and the visit is not so
nachoa950 February 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
We were fortunate enough to have a private tour with Chris, as other people had cancelled due to bad weather. The wealth of information he shared with us, more than... read more made up for the lack of sunset!
Sandra A March 29, 2022
We did the half day morning monastery tour from Kastraki and really enjoyed it. The guide was very knowledgeable and his English was excellent, the driver was very safe, and... read more the monasteries were amazing!
Marnirk January 23, 2023
Well organized, quick response to the questions, perfect and nice guide. Definitely worth money paid.
laimagruzdyte May 23, 2022
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
Meteora trip Oct 24 - The train was not in service, arrangement was made to transfer from Athens to Kalabaka.
Our tour guide, Mr Clement, he explained the geology and history of Meteora,... read more making the tour more meaningful.
The scenic view was magnificent.
Certainly worths the 4-5 hours journey to Kalabaka.
Strongly recommend to join the guided tour if you are planning a trip to Greece
Lily2023oct October 29, 2023
The family and I headed up from Athens for a day trip. The train was canceled due to the major train accident, but Meteora Thrones reaccommodated via a coach... read more bus. The bus was a bit cramped, but all in all, we are glad they reaccommodated.
The monasteries were truly spectacular. And our tour guide, Antonio, was absolutely fantastic. He was as kind as could be, and he was so passionate about the history of the monasteries. He was also passionate about the Kalabaki where he lived. He seemingly knew everything there was to know about the area. It was great. We stopped at two monasteries and the hermit caves, all the while learning something new from Antonio and marveling at the architecture. We would recommend Antonio to anyone touring the area.
briclemsullivan March 19, 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
The tour gives you a great overview of what meteora has to offer, a monastary & church visit and amazing sunset to finish.
aliciahrbunn August 8, 2022
Dmitris wad a wonderful guide. He was on time and the car was very clean. During the trip, Dmitris explanationed about the monasteries and the rock formations. He was very... read more attentive and even made sure we had water during the visit. We were able to visit 4 of the 6 monasteries and at the end of the day made a good recommendation for lunch.
vidaquimio August 6, 2022
amazing 1 day trip experience on road and to actually see the wonderful Meteora site - ontime - crew very friendly and welcoming- guide on the bus (Maria) amazing, fun,... read more very knowledgeable and fun-easy to understand - tour highly recommended.
leobaldoantonio October 13, 2023
We really enjoyed the tour of the Meteora monasteries. Friendly, kind and professional guide. And a very professional driver.
modrislaiv April 27, 2022
This private tour was amazing! Our private driver in meteora was Sakis. He was full of life and stories of the history of the area. He was born and... read more raised there and it was evident he loves this region! Unfortunately we did not get to experience the train ride as our booking was on Greece, Labor Day and the trains were not running. The tour company arranged travel on a private bus for all the guests that day. I recommend scheduling on a day when the trains are running - as I think the experience is like better on the train.
We would highly recommend this tour!
kolaj2022 May 3, 2022
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