Athens: Meteora 2-Day Tour Sunset & Morning Small Group + Hotel
Overview
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2 days
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Discover Meteora on an unforgettable 2-day escape from Athens. Travel aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach and enjoy exclusive coastal stopovers at a beachfront restaurant, where you can relax with brunch on the way to Meteora and dinner by the waves on your return.
Upon arrival in Meteora, transfer to your hotel and join the Meteora Sunset Tour. Visit Saint Stephen Monastery, explore the Byzantine Church, discover hidden hermit caves, and admire breathtaking sunset views from Meteora's most panoramic viewpoints.
The next morning, choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour, featuring ancient trails and a visit to Great Meteoron Monastery, or the Half-Day Tour with visits inside three active monasteries.
Unlike most overnight tours, this experience includes carefully selected 3-star and Executive hotel options, or the flexibility to arrange your own accommodation with our No Hotel option. Return to Athens with unforgettable memories of one of Greece's most extraordinary place.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts
Please bring cash for the entrance fees as some monasteries do not accept credit cards
What To Expect
Travel from Athens to Meteora by bus, soaking in Greek mainland views. Check in at noon, then enjoy a sunset tour.
Accommodations
Overnight at a top-rated 3-star hotel or 4-star hotel
Meteora
You will enjoy the Meteora sunset tour. You will visit a monastery (Saint Stephen), The Byzantine church, The hermit Caves, The hidden monasteries and few breathtaking view points for great photo opportunities.
Iera Moni Agiou Stefanou
As the day winds down and the tourists clear out, our small-sized tour takes you on a late afternoon adventure through winding narrow roads to places away from the beaten tourist paths. Our expert local leaders will share the history and legends of the area, taking you on a life-changing experience rather than a simple sightseeing tour.
Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
As the day winds down and the tourists clear out, our small-sized tour takes you on a late afternoon adventure through winding narrow roads to places away from the beaten tourist paths. Our expert local leaders will share the history and legends of the area, taking you on a life-changing experience rather than a simple sightseeing tour.
As the day winds down and the tourists clear out, our small-sized tour takes you on a late afternoon adventure through winding narrow roads to places away from the beaten tourist paths. Our expert local leaders will share the history and legends of the area, taking you on a life-changing experience rather than a simple sightseeing tour.
Breakfast with stunning views, then choose between hiking or a half-day tour to explore monasteries and scenic vistas.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Great Meteoron Monastery
You can choose between the half day tour (mini bus tour) or the Meteora hiking tour.
Meteora
Hiking tour or Half day tour is included for the second day
Varlaam Monastery
Visit The monastery with the half day tour
Roussanou Monastery
Visit the most photogenic and the most photographed convent.
Meteora
Experience awe-inspiring vistas, explore ancient monasteries, immerse yourself in captivating art, and delve into local lore with our knowledgeable guides. Escape the crowds and uncover hidden treasures on your journey of discovery.
Kalambaka
Discover the charming small town of Kalampaka, nestled under the awe-inspiring shadow of the majestic Meteora rocks. Immerse yourself in the local culture by browsing for souvenirs, indulging in authentic cuisine at quaint cafes, leisurely strolling through the streets, exploring shops, and engaging with friendly locals.
Options
4-Star Hotel
4 Star Hotel: Accommodation on a 4-star hotel, breakfast included 2nd Day: On the 2nd day choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora Half-day Tour by minibus Breakfast Included Air-conditioned Vehicle
Budget 3-Star Hotel Option.
Budget 3 Star Hotel Breakfast: This option includes a stay in a top-rated 3-star hotel with breakfast. 2nd Day: On the 2nd day choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora Half-day Tour by minibus Breakfast Included Air-conditioned Vehicle
Option without Accommodation
Accommodation not Included 2nd Day: On the 2nd day choose Air-conditioned Vehicle
What‘s Included
Small-group Meteora Sunset Tour with monastery visit and hidden hermit caves.
Modern air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and reclining seats
Free Meteora map, travel tips, and recommendations from your local guide
On the 2nd day choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora Half-day Tour by minibus
Breakfast
Free smart audio guide in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English.
Mini-bus transfers between Kalambaka train station, hotel, and tour starting points
• 1-night stay with breakfast at a handpicked 3-star or Executive hotel depending on option selected
Guided by expert local tour leaders born and raised in the Meteora region
Scenic coastal stopovers for seaside coffee, brunch, dinner, and rest breaks
Gratuities
Meals
Entrance fees per monastery
Hotel local tax
State licensed guide inside the monastery
Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
205 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must-see in Greece!
MarieHelene E,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our excursion to the Meteora. We were taken care of from start to finish by Visit Meteora for transportation, the hotel, and the visit to the monasteries. We had chosen the package that included one night in a 4-star hotel, which turned out to be the Doupiani House. Thanks to its location in Kastraki, we were able to walk to visit an additional nearby monastery in the afternoon. The activity organized at sunset was wonderful; it is a must not to miss! The explanations from our guides, including Apostolis, were always very helpful and relevant. I recommend it without hesitation! Even though there are still many steps to access the monasteries, the view is always worth it!
Great tour guide Chris
Scenic590806,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris is our tour guide. His both passion and knowledge are very impressive. We were so lucky to have Chris as our guide. We learned a lot for this tour. Thanks Chris thanks Visit Meteora!
Magnificent
Sylvie R,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Magical experience. Our guide Vasilis was perfect. He introduced us to his corner of the country and its culture.
Incredible visit without the stress of organizing
Bethany K,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Made the long trip to Meteora completely stress-free. The tour guides were especially great.
Meteora 2 Day trip
A904ASandrewc,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, the hotel was great, the views were great. I highly recommend the guided hike, our guide, Christoph was friendly, informative and fun. The hike isn't too challenging but not overly simple either and the views and atmosphere are well worth it.
Never again
carlgX7616CT,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Very poor experience overall. The guides themselves were great but the organization around the tours was awful. Not only did the two tours (sunset + monastery visits) end up overlapping by around 70%, but the planning, instructions and transport were completely disorganized. At departure there were multiple different busses but none of them labeled with the company identified in the instructions and there were no tickets so we had to ask every bus driver if we were on the list. After the ride from Athens to Meteora, the bus was split between multiple groups to dispatch to the hotels but their list were wrong and we ended up being sent to the wrong hotel 2 kms away and we had to talk to multiple hotels for one to finally call the trip organizers and call the transport back to bring us to the right hotel. This took almost 2 hours, making us waste our first 4h of free time. After all these issues, the first tour was uneventful but they could not give us precise times or locations for the pickups even though they kept telling us we needed to be on time. There supposedly was an option to choose between a hike or the bus tour for the second day, there was absolutely no information on the hike itself (Duration, difficulty, starting point, etc.) or instructions on how to register for either activity. On the second tour, once the driver came we ended up being rushed by the staff even though we were 5 minutes early and that was even though we were not on the driver's list making us doubt if we were even with the right organizer. After the second tour, we had to go to the office just to make sure where the pickup for the return trip was since there were no instructions and just basically had to wait 5 hours in a restaurant for the return bus since everything else was closed. All that considered, the straw that broke the camel's back was that, for the return trip, 5 of us were shoved in the almost full bus of a 1-day trip group instead of returning with our group, which meant we had to wait 45 minutes for them to take a break before leaving, could not choose our seats and had to split or bargain with other guest to sit together in a bus that was way worse than the one we came in. For almost 600$ this kind of service is unacceptable...
A little thing can be improved
Limin Z,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything is good except after you finish your activities in the second day you have to wait 3 hours before they transfer you back to Athen
Great tour
Chris C,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Spectacular tour with great guides. Highly recommend the hiking option; its a relatively easy 7km hike that has some of the most beautiful viewpoints I've seen. A magical region with deep history, and a charming town in the shadows of the rocks.
Unforgettable 2-Day Meteora Experience
Sonkite1979,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 2-day tour was the highlight of our trip to Greece! The combination of the sunset tour and the hiking experience made it truly unique. Watching the sunset over the Meteora rocks was absolutely magical, while the hike the next day offered a completely different perspective—peaceful, scenic, and away from the crowds. Everything was perfectly organized, from the transfers to the small-group atmosphere. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Staying overnight allowed us to experience Meteora at a relaxed pace, which I highly recommend. If you’re thinking about visiting Meteora, this 2-day tour is definitely the best way to do it!
It is better to take the one day tour or go by yourself
ENoemi P,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00I read on the suggestions that a two day tour was the best, but it is not! The visit to the monasteries is scheduled for the second day BUT only in the morning. So you finish at 13 hrs and the rest of the day, the agency “Visit Meteora” tell us that was “free time” in a small town just wasting your time. This is to wait for the One day tour until they finish at 17:15…. So you arrive very late in Athens around 22:30……. Some of our group, ask the manager of Visit Meteora for the chance to come back to Athens earlier but he absolutely said it was not “profitable” for the company…..
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