Expert , local , English or Spanish speaking Tour Leader
See all 6 monasteries , visit 3 of them and the Hermit Caves
Plenty of stops for amazing photos
Small Groups - Runs 365 days
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 our , expert in the area , 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. You can book the train tickets online at hellenictrain.gr
At 12:45 the train arrives at Kalabaka Train Station where our expert in the area local Tour Leader will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name. After boarding our 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. Our Tour Leader will give you full attention and care as the group will be small. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secrets places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. See also the Hermit Caves of Badovas exclusively in this tour.
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
Visit all 6 Monasteries (3 of them inside )
See the Hermit Caves
Local , expert in the area , English or Spanish speaking Tour Leader
Best stops for panoramic views and photos
Mini Bus (small groups up to 30 people) during the tour
Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each) - ONLY BY CASH
Licenced Tour Guide – Guidance inside the Holy Monasteries
Meals and soft drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Useful info
Starting time of Meteora tour : 12:45 pm (or upon train arrival)
Meeting point : Kalabaka Train Station
We will hold a sign with your name written
Short stop after your arrival for a snack
Drop off back to the train station at 17:00 (on time before the train departure)
To book the train tickets from Athens or Thessaloniki visit the Official Website of the Greek Railway Company
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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Amazing trip, well worth it! - I went on the 2-day Meteora tour from Athens. Both the tour guides were very knowledgeable and our one tour guide, Clemont, took some great photos of me and my... read more friends. Between both days, we saw all of Meteora but also had a good amount of time to walk around Kalabaka and go for a short hike to the hermit caves. Going in the off season was great because there weren't many people, but we were still able to get the full experience. I highly recommend this tour!
kjc2426 February 3, 2026
Meteora is MUST tour if you visit Athens - I visited Meteora on the very next day after arriving at Athens as I would not like to miss it by any chance. It was the most wonderful experience in... read more Greece. The meteora mountains and caves and the monasteries were simply too good to see and cannot be explained in words. The structures at those peaks that were built long back are really wonders. It was a long day as the tour starts at 8AM and it returns back to starting point at midnight. The journey each way was 6 hours because of farmers strike. It seems to happen often. The journey route is beautiful. It may be recommended to make it a 2 day trip to make it more relaxing and more rewarding. Unfortunately I did not have so much time and I wanted to cover many places in 4 days.
Debasis D January 22, 2026
Trully amazing experience - Excellent service and wonderful experience. Klaimond and Maria were brilliant guides for us. Breathtaking landscapes and a blessing tour. I made also good friends from the tour. Overall 5star experience.... read more Definitely recommended
Omiros K January 18, 2026
Unforgetable day in Meteora - We had an amazing one-day tour of Meteora, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece. The landscapes are absolutely breathtaking, and visiting the monasteries perched... read more on top of the cliffs felt truly magical.
What made the experience even better was our excellent local guide. They were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Meteora’s history and culture. We learned so much about the monasteries, the monks’ way of life, and the unique geology of the area. The guide also made sure we had enough time to enjoy each stop, take photos, and never feel rushed.
The tour was very well organized, comfortable, and smooth from start to finish. Everything was clearly explained, and we felt well taken care of throughout the day.
I highly recommend this Meteora day tour to anyone visiting Greece—especially with a local guide like ours, who truly brought this incredible place to life!
Borya H January 13, 2026
Amazing tour with lots of sight seeing and less walking involved - This tour is the perfect choice if you've been doing a lot of travelling and driving like we had and still want to go sight-seeing but with less walking involved.... read more It was great to be driven to all the sights and have someone explain the history behind it all. Vasiliki was incredibly knowledgeable and over-all a great tour guide, as was our awesome driver Nikos. It was a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this tour! Looking forward to visiting again and doing the morning tour.
Quest45774903662 January 9, 2026
Excellent tour and Antonis was the best guide. He was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond our expectations.
Suzan H November 14, 2023
Great experience, with all transports perfect on time even though the weather was not good. The guide was a really experienced one and he made our group to understand the... read more greatness and the unique atmosphere of the place. Highly advisable!u
Gioceccherini November 13, 2023
An unforgetable tour - There was no train so the trip from Athens to Meteora and back was by bus. I must recommend this tour because it is very interesting, the visit included three... read more monasteries and is amazing how those monasteries were built so many years ago. The views are excellent, specially for those fans of photography. It is a tour that you cann´t miss.
OnAir25653452 November 10, 2023
Beautiful scenery and friendly, knowledgeable guides. Be prepared to walk a few flights of stairs to reach the monasteries!
Krisha L November 9, 2023
Excellent Guide Clement and Wonderful Tour - Meteora Thrones was truly a gem. Starting from communicating with George from the beginning and till the day of the tour. The driver was fantastic, very patient and... read more great driving skills. Our guide Mr. Clement make us felt so at home with his perfect English, knowledge of the history for Meteora, make us loved the place even more. He was very professional, patience and good sense of humor. A tour without a good guide is nothing. It all comes down to having one awesome tour guide. Thank you George for giving us Clement and it make sense because we are from Canada.
uniglobe0777 November 9, 2023
Meteora Tour - Excellent Tour Guide; fluent in English and gave a very good narrative of each monastry and history.
GRACE L November 9, 2023
Well organized and tour guide was awesome - Definitely enjoyed the tour. Transportation was well arranged and the tour guide was awesome. Even it was a long day, but I definitely enjoy every part of the tour.
kenlaugsx November 8, 2023
Awesome experience! - We had a great experience with Meteora Thrones. They communicated well with us and kept us up to date with some last minute changes. They were flexible to work with... read more and our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We loved our day at Meteora and would recommend Meteora Thrones.
chrisaconover November 5, 2023
Excellent tour! - Excellent organisation, very professional and efficient. Our guide Antoni was very competent and improved our experience in this magical place.
Gian Maria P November 5, 2023
I was joining the 29/10/23 Meteora Thrones Day Trip.
The trip was Excellent. I would like to thank our Tour Guide on that day ~ Clement from Canada. Feel to... read more Glad to have Clement as our Meteora Tour Guide. He is not only informative & Knowledgeable but also very patience to explain the History of Meteora. His explanation & sharing make use feel more appreciate more about Meteora ~ Monastery. His Summarised of the History is better than our High School's Teacher.
Easy to understand & memorise it even after the Trip. No Joke! Clement.you are the best:). This Tour is worth of time & money. Highly Recommended!
GarySeow October 30, 2023
Meteora two-day tour - Everything was wonderful - the guides were very knowledgeable (especially Maria), the sites were spectacular, and we appreciated the flexibility of changing kinds of tours, and changing plan about transportation.... read more The bus drivers were awesome too. Thank you!
LiliaHrekul October 30, 2023
Can't miss this if you go to Greece!! - There was no train service, so the agency arranged bus transportation for the trip. It was comfortable, with proper stops to buy food and go to the toilet. We would... read more have preferred no music/radio for a 4 hs trip though. At Kalambaka, we were changed to a mini van. The guide spoke a very good Spanish and gave us information about the town, monasteries and more! He was very kind and funny. Totally recommend to go to Meteora with a guided tour.
Daiana C October 30, 2023
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