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 (3 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
User Reviews
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We we’re picked up at the train station as planned.
The guide was funny, knowledgeable and gave enough time to visit 3 monasteries. We also had many stops to take... read more beautiful pictures.
I loved the whole experience!!!
geruzap2017 February 9, 2023
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
George was an informative and engaging guide who was very knowledgeable about the area and monasteries. The bus was comfortable with a safe driver and plenty of time was given... read more at all three monasteries to explore. Highly recommend taking a tour with this company.
traveller3128 September 6, 2022
We booked this trip at the last minute and could not have been happier. Arrangements were made for our transportation to and from Athens via the train. Be aware that... read more one-way train ride is four hours so it’s a minimum of eight hours on the train. We were met at the Kalabaca train station by our driver and our guide and had our private vehicle for the afternoon to visit the area. We were able to have a guided tour in one of the monasteries and then also able to visit two other monasteries of the six that are in the area. Our driver and guide Took us to beautiful Vistapoint to take pictures and were sure to allow us time to grab a snack before we board the train at 6:22 PM. It was a long day however really worth it if you’d like to see this area of Greece is well worth the time.
kswagger September 14, 2022
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 is a must see. - A definite bucket list destination! Magical and majestic. Our guide Christos was Excellent. He was both our driver and guide and he was outstanding. The next... read more day for our morning tour Thomas our guide and Akis our driver was also very good! Meteora Thrones Agency was a delight to work with and would not hesitate to recommend them.
MMac73088 November 26, 2022
Long day but well worth it. Train is easy to find. We got an uber to the station and had our tickets on our phones. Tassos, the guide was excellent... read more and provided some great insites into the area. Amazing photos on a good weather day.
LouisK1966 February 15, 2023
Excellent tour and Antonis was the best guide. He was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond our expectations.
Suzan H November 14, 2023
Best of Meteroa In A Day! - I loved this day trip. It was easy to book, the instructions were clear on taking the train from Athens to Meteora, and upon arrival we were greeted by our... read more friendly and knowledgable tour guide Elaina. Meteora is otherworldly, and this day-trip meant that I could fit it into my few days in Athens, with time to spare in the late afternoon to explore the nearby town of Kalambaka!
Jaka_Achmad November 26, 2022
Wonderful introduction to the magical mountains of Meteora with a knowledgeable and wonderfully kind tour guide by the name of Clement.
Thank you 🙂
shimonw369 January 16, 2023
Great experience! - This review was great! We really enjoyed the monasteries and driving past/ going inside them. We went inside 3/6 and saw really cool things in all of them. Thomas was... read more a great guide and our driver navigated the busy, narrow roads very smoothly.
abbinutt May 13, 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
My (teenage) daughters and I did the Hiking Meteora Tour in the morning/ early afternoon and the Sunset Tour in the late afternoon/evening. Both guides were VERY knowledgeable and made... read more sure that everyone in our group (the hiking tour included younger children than mine as well) was entertained. During the hiking tour, we learned loads about the geology of Meteora, mythology, history and botanics. During the Sunset Tour, we took a shuttle to many gorgeous places I would not have found on my own (for example, the Byzantine Church of the Assumption of the Virgin in the town of Kalambaka - it is absolutely STUNNING). Both tours were extremely interesting and I can highly recommend them for all age groups. We were picked up from our hotel on time and got dropped off in front of our hotel again after the tours. Communication with Meteora Thrones was very smooth and I would definitely book with them again if I come to the area! Thank you to the team for a wonderful time in one of the most amazing spots on earth!!
Niki R April 24, 2022
We took a train from Athens to Kalabaka & was welcomed by our tour guide, Chrysa. She’s so kind & friendly. She’s informative & helpful all throughout the tour. She... read more liked it when we asked questions. She took nice photos of us too! She’s the best tour guide ever! Our experience with Meteora Thrones is something that we will never forget.
Faith January 1, 1970
We had such a great experience getting to visit this beautiful place. Marcini, our guide was truly a star, she shared so much information around the phenomenon of the... read more Meteora area and was always smiley and enthusiastic. Our driver was very kind too. Thank you once again!
joannekI2615UI July 11, 2022
The driver Christoff picked us up at our Air BnB in Athens and drove us to Meteora. He was very polite and spoke conversational English, which was... read more great because my Greek is terrible. Traffic in Athens was terrible so we arrived later than expected.
In Meteora we met Klement our tour guide. Due to scheduling they did the best to get us into 3 different monasteries. I felt like we were not rushed and had adequate time at each location. Additionally, we made a lot of stops to take photos and sight see. Klement and Christoff provided a lot of information and the children enjoyed the trip. The trip ran longer than planned but it was completely worth it.
At the end of the trip, Klement suggested we eat at a Taberna right near the Meteora Thrones HQ for dinner. It was awesome.
We left kalampaka at 7 pm and headed back to Athens with a different driver. We arrived back at our Air BnB around midnight. It was a very long day, but an excellent trip. The guides were great, we saw everything that we needed to see, and had enough time to enjoy the scenery.
I would highly recommend this trip.
Splitpi March 10, 2023
Awesome tour!
Highly recommended! The path was great and we saw Meteora from a different "glance" that we didn't have the chance to experience it in other tours. The forest... read more was beautiful.
Christos our hiking guide was amazing!! He explained the history, geography, and the flora and fauna of the place, while hiking.
Myrto_Nikolet August 11, 2022
Dimitrios was an amazing guide! We had such a great experience. The monasteries are beyond words and truly worth the trip. We were worried about the long... read more train ride but it ended up being really fine, and my kids met some new friends along the way. We had time for a sit down meal before heading back, and lots of flexibility during the tour. If you have a chance to see the Byzantine church in town, definitely ask Dimitrios for it!