Local Agency - 1 day by Train Thessaloniki to Meteora in English or Spanish

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience this amazing 12 hour tour to Meteora from Thessaloniki. The tour will begin at 08:56 am at the Thessaloniki New Railway Station, where you will travel by train to Meteora. Once there, you see all 6 Monasteries with a panoramic about 5 hours tour led by your guide on a VIP limo mini-bus. To conclude the tour, you will be dropped-off at the train station to return to Thessaloniki. Food and drinks are not included on this tour.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Departure place: Thessaloniki Train Station , please be there at least 30 min before the departure of the train at 08:56 am

Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.

Supplier is not responsible for any train delays that might affect the duration of the tour. Your guide and minivan will be waiting for you at Kalambaka train station and are guaranteed to return you to the station in time to catch your return train to Athens

Your train tickets are e-tickets and will be sent to your email 3 days before the trip or immediately if it is a last minute reservation. It is not necessary to print the train tickets you can just have them on your phone.

Meeting point: Kalabaka Train Station (we will hold a sign with your name)

Dont forget that you have to change train in Palaiofarsalos Station

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Expert in the area , Local Tour Leader

VIP Limo Mini Bus (small groups) during the tour

Panoramic view of all 6 Monasteries (visit 3 of them inside)

Panoramic Meteora Map

Roundtrip Train Tickets

Wi-Fi on the bus

All taxes

Pickup/drop-off from Kalabaka Train Station

Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each)

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meals and soft drinks

Guide inside the Holy Monasteries

Each Meteora Monastery

What To Expect

Meteora

You will catch the train from Thessaloniki Train Station at 08:56 am to Kalabaka via Palaiofarsala (change train , waiting time about 20 min) and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Arriving in Kalabaka at 12:05am, your VIP limo mini-bus will be waiting for you at the Kalabaka Train Station with your guide, to begin your customized special panoramic Meteora tour. You will take an amazing 5 hrs Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and even go inside 3 of them. There will be plenty of photo opportunity stops along the way. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Kalabaka to catch the train back to Thessaloniki. The train departs from Kalabaka train station at 18:22pm (change train at Palaiofarsala , waiting time about 20 min) and you will arrive in Thessaloniki at approximately 22:20pm.

5 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Normal Class Tickets - Spanish

Normal Class - Spanish Guide: Choose this option if you wish the tour to be in Spanish language with Normal Class Train Tickets.

Normal Class Tickets - English

Normal Class - English Guide: Choose this option if you want Normal class train tickets and English speaking guide

Reviews

4.44

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

meaningful hike with caring guide and gorgeous views
Daydream522727,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
highlight of visit to Meteora. highly recommended to truly immerse in the beautiful views offered and learn about area.
Mystical
P8516TStomw,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very fun tour - unbelievable views and Maria was a lovely and enthusiastic tour guide. Would recommend to anyone who needs a tour guide.
Unique landscapes
ruij880,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting tour in a unique place. A little tired by the steep climbs on foot and the heat that is already felt at this time of year.
Breathtaking and engaging
bobbytU4327CX,
Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fair price, good customer service and thanks to the off season and good weather a comfortable and memorable experience.
Worth the trip.
larrypS7908MV,
Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible views and the Monestaries and their stories were so interesting. Very helpful multi-fluent guide Maria. Worth the longish transport to get there.
Local Tourist Office Samarkand Salom-Travel.com
620g rardv,
Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Being of the elderly, I can only advise you the local agency of Samarkand Salom-Travel.com , for its seriousness, its skills and professionalism, from the beginning to the end of our stay whether in administrative and file management as by its guides and drivers (all as discreet, serious and competent ) thank you to them for this trip amply successful, I wish him many tourists
Up in the Heavens
LesleyandStephen,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We were the only people on our tour who came from Thessaloniki. Everyone else came from Athens for the day. Communication was managed well though our arrival in Kalambaka was a little mixed up but we missed nothing so that was good. The trip from Thessaloniki was approximately 4 hours each way so it was a long day. Having said that, it was worth it to visit the area of Meteora. We visited 3 monasteries and saw three others from a distance. We had more than enough time at each of them. Ladies must wear a skirt (even over long pants) and no skin can be seen from the waist up so come prepared as they are very strict. Skirts were available at all three monasteries to be borrowed if you don't mind sharing with many others. Our guide, Clement, was easy to understand and made the transitions at each stop easy. Highly recommend the tour as it is a very special place.
Seamless
LivDaley,
Jul 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I travelled from Thessaloniki which is about a 3.5-hour commute. Most of the other tourists came from Athens. The train was not running due to an accident, so they contacted me, explained and sent bus tickets instead. The bus station was only 7 minutes and a 7-euro taxi ride from my hotel. At the train station I exchanged the vouchers they sent for bus tickets. The bus stalls were clearly marked. And the transfer was easy with 30 minutes in between. In Meteora, they picked me up at the stop before the bus station and brought me up the hill to meet the rest of the group which was mid-sized (maybe 12 people). The guide was knowledgeable. We had 1 hour each at the two larger monasteries and half an hour at a smaller one. There were a handful of pit stops for scenic photos. If I were doing it again, I would wear sneakers as the stones are worn in places and slippery. There are 300 steps uphill to and then downhill from the largest monastery.
SPRING in Meteora
markomO9786XY,
Apr 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful day with the team from Meteora Thrones. Maria was an excellent guide. Kind, lovely girl with a lot of knowledge about what she talks about. We were returning by train to Thessaloniki and she made sure all the time that we don't miss the train. I highly recommend Meteora Thrones to everyone planning to visit Meteora, you won't regret it. :)
Overall great experience
luciagQ3136VO,
Feb 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing. Maria explained everything perfectly and Kristos was a really nice driver. I was really glad to go on this trip and I recommend it to everybody.

From €78.00