METEORA - 2 Days from Athens Everyday with 2 Guided tours & Hotel

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

Portuguese

Korean

Japanese

English

Chinese (China)

Italian

Polish

French

Spanish

48 hours

Mobile ticket

Travel by our coach-bus from Athens and enjoy two 4hrs local Meteora Tours one each day , Majestic Sunset Tour (1st day) & choose between Panoramic Morning Tour or Authentic Hiking Tour (2nd day) , offered only by us in the area , see all 6 Monasteries and the amazing phenomenon of the giant rocks. Learn the history by the best Local Tour Guide with our Mini Bus.

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Departure place: Athens Train Station (Larissis Station) be there at least 15 min before the departure of the bus at 08:00 am exactly

There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus , waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station.

Supplier is not responsible if you miss the bus please be there on time

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.

Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 3 euro each entrance. There is no ATM machine in the area.

For the second's day activity please send us an email or message with your choise between the Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour or the Authentic Hiking Meteora Tour

If you do not contact us with your preference for the 2nd day you are automatically registered to the Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour

Tour is guided in English with Live Local Guide.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel Pickup / Drop off (for the 2 Meteora tours)

Smart Audio guide in Engllish, Spanish, French, Italian, Deutsch, Portuguese

One night 3* hotel accommodation with breakfast (4* extra cost)

Panoramic Morning OR Authentic Hiking Meteora Tour – ( 2nd day )

Convenient transportation from / to Athens with air-conditioned bus-coach

Highly educated, English speaking, Tour Leader during the 2 tours

Smart Audio guide in Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese

Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour – ( 1st day )

Pickup / Drop off from Hotel in Athens

Stayover hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room 3* hotel, 7€/room 4* hotel)

Meals and soft drinks

Guide inside the monasteries (free multilingual smart audio guide available)

Tips (optional)

Meteora

Varlaam Monastery

Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary

Great Meteoron Monastery

Holy Monastery of Saint Stephen

Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara

What To Expect

Day 1

Departure from Athens by bus - Hotel Check in - Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour

Accommodations

Overnight in Hotel in Kalabaka (included in the package)

Meteora

Depart from Athens at 8:00am to Kalabaka with our coach-bus and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Shortstop midway to Meteora. Arriving in Kalabaka at 12:30 we will transfer you to your hotel to check in and be prepared for the Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour. We will pick you up from your hotel for the tour. The Majestic Sunset Meteora tour is one of the top rated tours in the area. You will have for 4 hrs the chance to see all the area , visit 1 main monastery inside , the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary in the old city of Kalabaka and admire the sunset from the best panoramic viewpoint of Meteora rocks. After your tour, we will drop you off again at your hotel or in Kalabaka for a short walk.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Admire St Stephen (Agios Stefanos) Nunnery during your Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary

Visit the oldest monument of the area and learn the history of this important sacred place.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Day 2

Panoramic Morning Tour or Authentic Hiking Tour - Free Time - Departure from Kalabaka to Athens

Meteora

Next morning at 09:00 join a comprehensive Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour (3 monasteries inside) or an Authentic Hiking Meteora Tour (1 monastery inside) (your choice , you have to inform us by email after the booking which tour you wish to do). For 4 hours you will have the chance to experience all the beauty of the unique phenomenon of Meteora and the Holy monasteries on top of the rock giants. After your morning Meteora activity we will transfer you back to your hotel to have lunch and prepare for your departure back to Athens. The bus departs from Kalabaka at 18:00 and you will arrive in Athens around 22:45.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Great Meteoron Monastery

Visit Great Meteoron , the biggest and oldest monastery of Meteora. You will visit this monastery if you choose Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour or the Authentic Hiking Meteora tour (the monastery is closed every Tuesday and in this case you will visit Varlaam or St Nicholas Monastery)

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Varlaam Monastery

Admire the monastery of Varlaam

45 minutes • Admission Not Included

Admire Rousanou Nunnery

35 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Flex Option excluding Hotel

Choose your own accommodation : Ideal for travelers who wish to book the hotel that suits their personal preferences.
Choose your own accomodation: Choose this option if you wish to exclude the hotel from the package. The rest of the inclusions remain the same.

3* Hotel with breakfast

Choose this option if you want 3* Hotel with breakfast

4* Hotel with breakfast

Choose this option if you want 4* Hotel with breakfast

Reviews

4.48

181 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

125

Awesome Meteora Tour
nomadhighway,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome tour of the famous mountain top monasteries with excellent insight and information provided by our tour guides, Alexandra and John. So many jaw dropping sights and incredible stories, beautifully explained by our knowledgeable guides. We were floored by what we saw and learned. The tour ran smoothly and we had some free time to explore the surrounding towns too. Loved every minute. Heather and John South Australia
Aphrodite and Kostas are Amazing
Michelle D,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Sites were heavenly and hotel accommodations were adequate. Aphrodite and Kostas were so kind, patient and knowledgeable. It was clear they had developed a synergy that allowed us to feel comfortable. On the other hand, the instructor for the sunset tour was not as patient, but comparatively informative.
Extraordinary
Scenic13000857723,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Extraordinary experience with the most knowledge and friendly travel agency ,it was a memory of a lifetime . I highly recommend meteora thrones agency
Excellent toy to amazing Meteora
Mira GB,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent two day tour to Meteora. First day saw two monasteries and sunset over the rocks. Second day visited three more monasteries. Guides were great, especially Vasso, and bus drivers all drove carefully. Plenty of photo stops, good historical information, enough time at monasteries to enjoy. This sites are unique and gorgeous. Definitely worth doing if you have time. We would have preferred to leave earlier on the second day, but we guess they have to accommodate lots of groups and leaving at 6pm is the best they can do. A suggestion to the tour company … if possible, offer an earlier time to return to Athens. Here’s a tip on returning to Larissa train station in Athens late at night. The taxi drivers were all taking advantage of the tourists, making up ridiculous prices (20 euros) to bring people back into center city. We were so offended, we just hopped on the metro/subway (the entrance is right there) and easily got back to our hotel within 25 minutes. It’s easy, safe and quick.
Meteora is a special place
Kris P,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The whole tour was well organised with good communication on accommodation, pick up times etc. The only issue was the amount of free time on the second day but you could fill in that time easily if you were adventurous.
Worth investing 2 days in Meteora
X9065BLrichardb,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
You definitely need 2 full days to appreciate all Meteora has to offer. The long day trip would be overwhelming and sells the area short. The 2 day trip gave both structured and free time as well as allowing for a combination of activities to best experience the area. We would very strongly recommend the hike back from Grand Meteora/Varlaam to the bottom of the hill as a chance to see unique views/perspectives on the rocks and monasteries as well as getting into one of the cave dwellings and getting close to one of the few cave monasteries that still exist. The walk is easy - downhill all the way- you just need covered shoes with a reasonably grippy sole (walking shoes or boots, or joggers would be best as the trail is gravelly)
Meteora beautiful! Tour .. beyond disorganized
Maria B,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Meteora as a location, is spectacular. A must! Just jaw dropping and beautiful. But organized tour was rough! The 2 day trip.-A Big waste of time. You drive 4 hrs up 1st day. To then sit in your hotel for 3 hrs and wait for the next bus to arrive for the sunset tour which is 2 hrs long. Beautiful views. The next day you see the same Monasteries but can go inside which was nice. This was over at 1pm. We then had to wait at our hotel or walk the very, very, small town till 6pm for the bus to pick us up and head back to Athens!!! . Therefore, 5 hours of nothing! You can eat and see the whole town in 2 hours max. You board your bus at 6pm for another 4 1/2 hour drive and arrive at Athens around 11pm. So unnecessary. Why so much down time was beyond us and not needed. Made it for a very long two days. Also, bus situation…. A disorganized mess!! Do a private tour!!
Excellent 2-day tour with 2 excursions
joseoV3784AT,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 2-day excursion and 2 guided tours is an excellent choice to visit Meteora, a place with incredible scenery. The booking process and purchase very well, we receive the confirmation email with the necessary information. We chose the no hotel option to select it at our convenience, we really liked that it could be done like this. Transportation to the hotel in Meteora very comfortable. And the best, the guides in Meteora, Nancy and Apostoulos, for their complete and detailed explanations and the passion they put into their work. I would recommend it.
2 beautiful days at the Meteors
FanT85,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend this excursion. The 2 days is worth the cost to fully visit the Meteors. Stress-free formula that allows you to make beautiful visits as well as to be able to watch the sunset in this beautiful environment. Everything is very well grounded. The departure in front of Larissa station is easily accessible by metro. A huge thank you to the guides. They offer a very good Service.
Sites are great but tour needs some improvement
zoew352,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The schedule / transfer system needs to be improved. On the 2 day tour, you need to vacate the hotel room on the second day but then you have 1-6pm free time in the town which is awful if temperatures are very hot (we paid €40 to keep our room to avoid 39 deg heat). Then when the 2-day tour recombines with the 1-day tour bus, there were several arguments over bus seats. The tour guides needs to make it clearer which seats are free. Also (as a fairly petite woman) had to heave our suitcases into the bus in 39 feg heat while the driver just watched. I asked for help but he refused.