2-days rail trip from Athens to Meteora

From EUR 195

4.84

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Overview

Available languages

English

48 hours

Mobile ticket

Join this two-day tour and travel from Athens, the mother of western civilization, to one of the most significant Monastic communes in Greece, the world heritage monument of UNESCO Meteora.

Begin from Stathmos Larissis, the central railway station of Athens, where you will get on the train that takes you to Kalambaka. The train departs at 07:58 AM.At approximately 10:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus that will continue the trip to Kalambaka. The bus belongs to the train company.

~Take a train through the mainland of Greece and reach Meteora

~Admire a unique in the world geological formation, which also belongs to UNESCO's world heritage sites

~Discover the beauty and the biodiversity of Greek countryside

~Enjoy two guided tours on the Meteora rocks and see all six unique

monasteries

~Explore the town of Kalambaka and pay a visit to area's museums

~Enjoy the breath-taking sunset on the top of the giant rocks

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pets are not allowed to enter the monasteries.

You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Choose second days tour

WiFi on board

See and visit monasteries,hidden gems and hermitages

Luxury mini-bus transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast

Local English-speaking tour leader

Round trip train tickets

Bottled water

Monasteries entrance fee which are 5€ per person for each monastery

Byzantine church

State Licensed guide, inside the monasteries

Dinner,lunch

Stay over hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room

Options

Rail Tour1

Reviews

4.84

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Experience
Cindy J,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was great! Our guide Panos was perfect: friendly, local, and knowledgeable. He had stories about growing up in the area and visiting these sites with his friends and family. The sunset was beautiful, but getting to go into the monasteries was the real treat. By spending the night, we were able to get into some of the monasteries before the crowds arrived.
A highly recommended experience!
Margie C,
Nov 3, 2024
- Viator
4.00
We are SO glad we went on this excursion! Meteora is like no place else on Earth. Our guides could not have been better. They offered lots of interesting facts about the monasteries and the area. We were picked up on time in a Mercedes van ~ this is not a big-bus tour. The hotel was charming and very “local style”. We were very happy with our choice of this tour!
A must see
Susan H,
Aug 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Meteora is not to be missed! The rock formations are a marvel and the monasteries were fascinating. What a beautiful scenic place to visit.
Hike and Monestaries
Raymond S,
Aug 26, 2024
- Viator
3.00
The tour guide Andreas and driver Steve were very good timely, friendly, prompt! The train does not go to Kalambaka directly so makes this excursion much more difficult navigating the train and buses. Both transportations very hot as well since it was August. Sites can be done in 1 day but worth seeing.
Happy and wonderful trip
VincentL,
Aug 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Very well organized, everything is informed before hand. Experience guides, wonderful scenery and nice & comfortable hotel. We took a 2pm train ride back to Athens and reached around 7pm. Thank you all.