Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora

Overview

Available languages

English

14 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the spectacular cliff-top Meteora monasteries on a day trip by train from Athens. Enjoy views of the Greek countryside en route. Visit 1 or 2 monasteries and then explore the small town of Kalambaka before returning to Athens. Our Guide will meet you in Kalambaka train and then the journey begins.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

English-speaking guide from Kalambaka train station

English-speaking driver from Kalambaka train station

Monastery entrance fees

Food and drinks

Tips

Hotel in Athens pick up/drop off

What To Expect

Take a day out of your sightseeing in Athens to visit the awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries on this 14hrs excursion. Catch the train for Kalambaka at 08:27 from the Athens railway station and admire the beauty of the countryside along the way. At around 13:30 you’ll arrive in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of majestic grey rocky cliffs that are crowned by the monasteries of Meteora, which have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. When you arrive in Kalambaka, an English-speaking driver will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name on it. You’ll be shown to the vehicle that will take you to the monasteries, where you’ll have 3 hours to visit 2 of them. At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred back to Kalambaka, and you’ll have some time to explore the town and enjoy a light lunch (not included in the tour price).

6 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora

Tour With Lunch Included

Reviews

3.80

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Sweaty Bus; Heat exhaustion
Jocelyn M,
Jul 3, 2024
- Viator
2.00
The bus was gross. Gum splattered on the back of seats, windows unclean and grimy. We were there during a heat wave of the 90s and humid. You’d think they’d turn on the ac? Nope. At one point it was told to us it was broken. Sweaty people crammed in the bus after hiking up stairs etc. they’re lucky no one had a heat stroke. I know my traveling companions were showing signs of heat exhaustion.
Great tour with long train ride delays
Nancy M,
Jun 8, 2022
- Viator
4.00
The one day tour was good. The tour guide Anastasia was very knowledgeable and Kostas was a great driver. The roads were not easy for a large tour bus but he did awesome. The train ride going to Meteora was good and timely. The train ride back to Athens was delayed by more than an hour. it stopped on the road and did not announce the reason. We were supposed to arrive Athens at 10:00 PM but did not make it until midnight. My private driver George was super excellent. He patiently waited for me. I kept him posted with the delays. The monasteries tour were amazing. I took lots of photos. The history shared by the Anastasia was very informative. I highly recommend this tour.
Trip was well worth it. ...
GraceCatherine G,
Nov 8, 2021
- Viator
4.00
Trip was well worth it. Our guide, Vasilis was great! Couldn’t ask for more. Wealth of knowledge about the area, good sense of humor, friendly and personable. Really enjoyed it. The only reason I rated this a 4 is the long trip to and fro Kalambaka. That was really long-not anybody’s fault.