Athens: Meteora 2-Day Tour Sunset & Morning Small Group + Hotel
Overview
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48 hours
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Embark on a captivating 2-day journey to Meteora from Athens. Catch the 8:00 am bus, and upon arrival at 12:30, our driver awaits to transfer you to your hotel. Join the Meteora Sunset Tour for mesmerizing views and hidden gems. Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Half-day Morning Tour the next day, exploring the cultural and natural wonders. At 17:30, our driver takes you to the station, Our bus will depart at 18.00pm and by 22:30, the bus returns you to Athens. Book now for an enriching blend of history, nature, and breathtaking landscapes.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Join the Meteora Sunset Tour - panoramic views, golden-hour photo stops, and monastery visits
Air-conditioned vehicle
On the 2nd day choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora Half-day Tour by minibus
Stay at a hand-picked 3-star or 4-star hotel with breakfast included
Breakfast
Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water throughout both tours
Guided by a passionate, Meteora-born tour leader
Express modern coach transfer from Athens to Meteora and return
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
Onboard Wi-Fi during transfers for staying connected on the go
Gratuities
Meals
Entrance fees per monastery
Hotel local tax
State licensed guide inside the monastery
Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
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
Option without Accommodation
Budget 3-Star Hotel Option.
Budget 3 Star Hotel Breakfast: This option includes a stay in a top-rated 3-star hotel with breakfast.
4-Star Hotel
4 Star Hotel: Accommodation on a 4-star hotel, breakfast included
Reviews
168 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This is a wonderful tour...
Rachael R,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a wonderful tour of Meteora. The transport up was smooth and easy with a stop in a beautiful seaside town. The two local tours were perfect. The guides and drivers were so informative, friendly and made for a great experience. The only downfall is that you checking out on Day 2 at 8.30am and are dropped back in town at 1.30pm with 4 hours with nothing to do. We ended up renting a hotel room to get out of the heat. The transfer back should leave at 3.30pm after a break for lunch. Other than this is was a great tour.
Excellent tour with excellent guides
Gonzalo G,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very well organized tour in terms of time and service. Everything on the itinerary was visited and more.
Majestic memorable Meteora was amazing.
Claire D,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Exceptional. We had amazing tour guides and bus drivers. They gave us interesting stories and information. Your pictures will never capture the beautiful area of history and massiveness, but you will take a zillion photos. Going inside the monestaries was so educational and enlightening. We had a mishap leaving a travel bag behind that we needed to get travel home. The bus driver connected us immediately to Visit Meteora travel and they will have it on a bus tonight. We are so thankful with their ease, confidence and caring nature. Our tour guides were so personable taking pictures of us. They even had water on board after the many stairs. Recommend with 20 stars. Our hotel they lined up had a beautiful authentic breakfast and was so clean. Their staff also helped with our dilemma. Great caring staff. The town was cute to walk during our time not on tour. I highly highly recommend going and doing the overnight tour including the sunset tour and then next day tours. Amazing. All our friends seeing our posts have put it on their bucket list!
Tour schedule not great; Guides and Meteora history and landscape terrific
Michelle G,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00Just finished up this 2 day tour to Meteora and wanted to share some insights. The tour guides Dimitrius (for the 1st 1/2 day sunset portion) and Chris (for the hike 2nd 1/2 day) were phenomenal!! So much knowledge they shared with us - more than we ever expected. The rock formations in Meteora are a spectacular view and the Monasteries were quite unique. The parts of the tour that we wish we had known ahead of time: the town of Kalabaka does not have much to do. We were there on Sunday for the 1st day and once you arrive at your hotel you have about 3+ hours before you get picked up for the sunset portion of the tour. Most businesses were closed in the afternoon so very little shopping and limited choices for lunch. More things were open once we returned after sunset. We did the hike the next morning rather than the bus tour. We hiked at a pretty good pace through some difficult terrain at times for a few hours until we arrived at a monastery for an hour break- only to continue hiking down to the road for our pickup point. I recommend that you are physically fit, wear good shoes with grip, and preferably long pants. The hike is about 7km long. Once the hike was over, we again arrived back in Kalabaka (where we had already had to check out of our hotel room) and had 3+ hours before being picked back up to head back to Athens on the bus. A lot of businesses and restaurants again closed on Monday afternoon so limited lunch choices again. Not sure if more things would be open during the busier times of tourist season or not?? Our tour was June 1-2. I would recommend the tour simply for the fact that you learn a lot and the views are spectacular!
Wonderful trip with stunning view n great people!
YuChunDuncan P,
Feb 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had a wonderful time in Meteora! 1st day: We visited St. Stephan and Rousanou monasteries. It was a sunny day, and we caught an unforgettable sunset! 2nd day: The hiking tour was one of the highlights! Our guide, Chris, was amazing—he took me to hidden gem spots with fewer tourists, where I had chances to enjoy the breathtaking views. My hotel stay in Kalampaka was pleasant, and I had a great sleep. I would highly recommend this tour for first-time visitors who want to immerse themselves in Meteora’s history and natural landscape. As for me, I will definitely be back for rock climbing and more hiking tour in future!
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