Athens: Meteora Monasteries Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch
Overview
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14 hours
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Discover one of the world’s most popular UNESCO sites on this Athens to Meteora day trip. Explore ancient monasteries, enjoy panoramic views and learn all about the region's history and myths.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To use our free audio guides, please be sure to bring your smartphone and earphones with you.
The monasteries of Meteora impose a dress code for visitors. Men are required to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves. Women must wear skirts that fall below the knee (trousers are not permitted) and cover their shoulders. Alternatively, women can use a long scarf wrapped around the waist to meet the dress code requirements.
The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned bus with onboard WiFi and USB Chargers
Local, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
Free Audio Guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
Panoramic photo stops
Stops to see all the monasteries of Meteora
Refreshment breaks at local shops on both bus routes
Greek Lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected)
Free time to visit the interior of 3 of them
Roundtrip transportation from Athens to Meteora
Bottle of water
Immersive Guided Meteora tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance Fee of Each Meteora Monastery
Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)
What To Expect
Athens
Embark on an extraordinary day trip from Athens to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and uncover hidden gems of Meteora that most travelers won't know about. If you join the tour from November to January, you will also have the opportunity to witness the famous Meteora sunset from a stunning panoramic viewpoint. Your journey starts as you board our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45 AM, conveniently departing from the street across the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). Sit back and enjoy a scenic bus ride through the enchanting countryside, offering picturesque glimpses of mainland Greece.
Meteora
By noon, you'll arrive at Meteora, where your friendly local tour guide will await you, to begin an unforgettable adventure through this natural wonder called Meteora. During this guided tour, you'll be able to see all the majestic monasteries of Meteora and even step inside three of them to explore their captivating interiors. Also, discover the hidden treasures of Meteora, including the ancient hermit caves and the magnificent St. George Mandilas cave. Moreover, uncover the 'secret' side of Meteora accompanied by your local, knowledgeable, English-speaking guide learning about why hermits chose to settle in these imposing caves a thousand years ago. Immerse yourself in the rich history and intriguing myths of Meteora, as you hear detailed explanations and fascinating stories. If English isn’t your primary language, don’t worry! We also offer free audio guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Also, capture amazing photos during multiple photo stops.
Options
Meteora Tour without Lunch
Enjoy transportation from Athens in an air-conditioned bus, followed by a shared Meteora tour. Lunch is not included.
Full-Day Tour with Lunch
Lunch: Experience a Full-Day Meteora Trip by Train and enjoy a traditional Greek lunch including salad, main dish, bread and water.
Meteora Tour with Greek Lunch
Enjoy transportation from Athens in an air-conditioned bus, followed by a shared Meteora tour. Lunch is included.
Full-Day Tour without Lunch
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
NOT RECOMMEND! The worst tour with worst arrangement!
alexissmiles,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The worst tour taken ever! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE TOUR! NEVER NEVER NEVER! We went on Saturday, all monasteries are open. The tour just did not take us to three small monasteries, but did not take us to the Great Meteoron Monastery, which is the oldest and biggest monastery. When I ask the guide, the just said we don’t promise which monastery will go, the attitude is very very very rude.
Great tour.
nikolakisx,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Sufficient length of time. Outstanding visual experience. Fully recommend, Don't miss it!
Breathtaking Views and a Fantastic Guide!
lakshinip,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on my trip to Meteora. The scenery was breathtaking, and the overall experience was definitely worth the money. Our tour guide, Maria, was knowledgeable and friendly, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Next time I’d stay longer.
Climbmom,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the long drive the destination is well worth it. The bus was comfortable and the buffet lunch was ample and delicious. Unfortunate there is no English audio-guide but the verbal information provided was good anyway. Wish I had done a multi-day trip to see more of this spectacular place.
Best day ever 🙏
jillianc944,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good communication from the minute I booked. Found the bus, driver, Elias, left very close to the right time. We had a comfort/refreshment stop every 2 hrs. The optional lunch was great, well worth the €10. Our local guide, Nicholas was very informative, and told us the history of the area and provided a few laughs along the way! The driver stopped frequently for photo stops which was appreciated 👏 . My friend and I enjoyed the day very much! A great day, blue skies, couldn't have hoped for a better excursion, thank you Meteora Trip
Highly recommend Meteora Trip for day trips to Meteora
F6107TKaaronc,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip was very well organized. Booked the trip with discount and the process was easy. I even requested to change the date and the company replied promptly. Maria was a great tour guide and she was very funny, entertaining and knowledgable. George was a great driver who whisked us from Athens to Meteora on time, expertly navigated through the winding mountain roads, dodged goats and returned us safely back to Athens. I highly recommend your company to anyone who wants to visit Meteora.
Super Tour
Wanderer65547509840,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great tour. 3 wonderful monasteries visited. Wonderful landscapes seen and partly also stopped. It was fantastic. It would probably have been perfect with a cave tour (go in) :)
Unique
Laurine D,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I took an excursion from Athens to the Meteors and it was an amazing experience! The drive is a bit long (about 4 hours from Athens), but it is definitely worth it. The scenery is spectacular: these huge cliffs with the monasteries perched give a unique impression in the world. Visiting the monasteries is fascinating, both for the history and for the spirituality of the place. I also very much appreciated the explanations in the guide that made the site even more lively. An excursion that I absolutely recommend to those visiting Greece!
Very long bus trip.
Tom B,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00This is a very long bus trip. 4 hours to get there and 4 hours back. Nice tour guide however. The lunch was not very good. Should have passed on it and taken the hour to walk around the town and find something. There were two break stops 2 hours into going and coming. Very crowded cafeteria style stop. Not good food. There were also alot of steps especially to the first monastery we stopped at - 370. We left at 8 am and got back at 10 pm. I felt like we could have spent the day in Athens doing something more interesting. If you really want to see monasteries- it's probably a good choice for you.
Very pleasant trip
Traveler560462,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was wonderful. Ilija drove us with utmost care and Maria our guide was simply superb. Thank you. Highly recommend.
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