Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki
Overview
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11 hours
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There are few landscapes that excite the travelers as much as a visit to the enchanting Meteora.
The gigantic rocks with the breathtaking volume and height, as they sharply arise in the edge of a big flatland, interrupt the smooth landscape like they were unreal, form part of an impressive geological phenomenon that you can’t miss the chance to observe closely. Moreover, the human intervention in this eerie scenery is astonishing: Monasteries built in the highest point of the rocks, seem to hover between earth and sky, between human and divine element. In 1989, Meteora was added in the list of the World Heritage of UNESCO.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our trip attendant shall wear a clothing with the AMMON Express marking so that he will be recognisable easily.
You should be at the departure points 10' before the time indicated in the schedule. The bus cannot remain at designated stops, except for boarding.
The monasteries have strict dress rules prohibiting entry to male visitors wearing shorts and women visitors with sleeveless sweatshirts. Women need a long skirt/ dress to enter the monasteries.
The approach to the monasteries is achieved through stairs and requires comfortable footwear.
Please be consistent with the exact appointment times specified by the Ammon Express escort, so that the excursion to Meteora will remain unforgettable to all participants.
Please bring cαsh with you for entrance fees (€5 per monastery)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meteora
We reach Meteora at around 12:30p.m; this fascinating complex of huge steep rocks of pennant, arising close to the first elevations of the longest sierra in Greece, Pindos (the “spine” of Greece). We visit two of the six operating Holy Monasteries depending on the schedule of each one. During our visits to the monasteries we make a short stop to admire the stunning panoramic view of the Holy Monasteries from up high and capture the mystique of the landscape. The wild unapproachable area with the sandstones of more than 65 millions years old is majestic and at the same time unearthly and divine as until today their origin cannot be explained. Next, we enjoy our greek traditional lunch break in Kastraki, at Kalampaka area, against the view of the astonishing Meteora. We depart to Thessaloniki at around 15:30p.m and we have a last stop for 20΄ for coffee and rest. We are back at about 19:00p.m, making the same stops where we started from.
What‘s Included
Basic travel insurance (during transport)
English speaking excursion attendant
Transport to and from Meteora
Guided tour inside the monasteries and museums
The cost of the lunch at the restaurant
Tips
Meteora (cash only)
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Reviews
543 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super day tour with...
Alain M,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super day tour with Eleni, highly recommended visit to Meteora. I look forward to visiting again!! Thank you
Great day in fantastic place
Nenad C,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautifull trip, fantastic nature and interesting historical expierence. Our guide Georges was very profesional and pleasent.
Average day out , food a miss
LFC19YNWA,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The day we traveled was unfortunately a poor day weather wise so we didn’t get to really experience it in all its majesty. I’m sure on a good day the views are spectacular from up on high. The monasteries we visited were both quite interesting and our guide Constantina was a very knowledgeable person The low point and which is why I am only giving it 3 out of 5 was the lunch, we ate at the Panorama restaurant which is the one that Ammon express take you to and to be fair we knew from other reviews we had seen that it maybe wasn't going to be a great experience and in that sense the other reviewers were absolutely spot on , the food was definitely the worst we have ever eaten in all of the years we have visited Greece and it’s islands and if the weather hadn’t have been as poor as it was we most probably would have tried to find somewhere else to eat but it was a case of getting out of the rain and hoping for the best. We had mushroom risotto and black leg pig steak, the risotto was like wallpaper paste and the pork was over cooked and dry & the least said about the potatoes the better We did initially ask for other dishes on the menu but the waitress told us they had nothing else available off the menu other than a steak As other people have said avoid this restaurant if you can as it’s simply not worth it. The day trip itself is a very long one but we knew that in advance so we can’t mark it down for that
Beautiful
Bulat I,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This place is absolutely worth visiting. If you don’t have a car, this tour is a great opportunity to get to the stunning Meteora. No advertising integrations like you’d get in Turkey - just a pleasant guide and a comfortable bus. Highly recommended.
Good experience
Andrzej K,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I enjoyed the trip very much with this operator. The whole thing was organized very neatly and our pilot, Kostantina, was very kind and knowleadgeable. There is however, one negative thing, the choice of restaurant that we stop at in Kalambaka, ("Meteoron Panorama") just after visiting Meteora. I think it's very pricy and focused at serving for large groups of turists. I highly recommend placing a booking in some other restaurant just in this area.
Great experience
AlexanderA3084,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A nice organization. We visited two monasteries and also had a very good lunch. The tour was led by Christina, who was knowledgeable and very friendly. In general, it was a really great experience.
Stunning views
MariaHelena R,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day visiting Meteora. The place is wonderful and a must see. Our guide and driver were great too. The restaurant was a bit crowded but food was fine.
Meteora trip
73lotte73,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice trip, good driver and the Meteora is beautiful! It's a long drive, though. You make regular stops and at the end a little after noon you can eat extensively in a restaurant.
Great tour!
Anna K,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's was an amazing tour. I was very impressed by Meteors! Eleni was a wonderful and very friendly tour guide. I only wish we could spend more time in monasteries. Thank you Ammon tours!
Beautiful.
Angela L,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful experience. Punctual guide, very helpful, friendly and prepared, available for all our needs. Schedule adhered to perfectly. I absolutely recommend!
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