Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch
Overview
Available languages
13 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Visit the world-famous Meteora and walk inside old Christian Monasteries
Learn the natural history about the marvelous millions-year-old rock formations
Awe at the breathtaking views and snap unforgettable photos of the landscape
Listen to the fascnitating history in 6 languages with our multilingual Audioguide
Enjoy hassle-free morning transfer from 4 meeting points to the Bus station
Highlights:
-See all 6 monasteries at the Meteora
-Climb the extraordinary rock formations
-Enjoy free lunch
-Enter the 2 of the monasteries to get a glimpse of life inside(entry fees not included 5 euro per monastery)
-Take photos of the breathtaking landscape
-Get picked up from 4 central meeting points
-Enjoy Audio guide in 6 languages
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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 local expert guide
Round-trip Luxury coach tickets
pick up from 4 central meeting points
Audio Guide in Languages ( English, Spanish,French,German,Portuguese,Russian, italian, chinese)
Air-conditioned vehicle
if option selected
drinks
Meteora Monastery
What To Expect
Athens
After being picked up from your meeting point we travel Meteora by bus in a small group During the 4 hours journey take in the stunning countryside as you travel and snap some photos. Arrive in the traditional town of Kalabaka by noon, perfect time for a traditional lunch (if option selected) to fill you up with energy ( Vegan and vegetarian options available)
Meteora
Visit the Hermit Caves known by the locals as the caves of Badovas. The hermit caves of Badovas are very close to Kastraki village. Between the village and the town of Kalabaka Badovas is the name of the nearby restored but abandoned Monastery dedicated to Saint Nicolas of Badovas. The caves where Hermit monks use to live an extraordinary life back in 14th century are situated between Kalbaka town and Kastraki Village. The area is surrounded by immerse rock pillars called Pyxari and Amparia and few other smaller rocks.
Options
without lunch
without lunch
Pickup included
tour with lunch
tour with lunch included
Pickup included
Reviews
498 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide Riki was...
Shyamkumar S,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Riki was wonderful. Her explanation of thr geology, mthyology, and current state of the meteora monasteries was superb. Mr achilles at the dias taverna had graciously arrnaged the vegetarian Greek lunch for us as we had requested ans that too was superlative
Everything as expected
Claude B,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Convenient multiple stops for Pickup. Nice Bus, smooth ride. Well planned schedule and lunch was excellent.
The guide (Elina) & the...
Joseph N,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide (Elina) & the driver (Leonidas) were very nice and did a great job. I would highly recommend you take their tour. I wish we had more time at the second monastery, Varlaam, but I guess that's the nature of fitting everything in on a day trip from Athens. Pro tip: if you plan on buying something from a monastery gift shop, St. Nicholas was cheaper for the same items, although it had a smaller selection.
Amazing mountains!
Paul W,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00The area is beautiful, very crowded this time of year. Bus ride was well managed but a very long 14 hour day.
Meteora trip
Marek M,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00A splendid set of monasteries very well executed excursion. Staff knowledgeable very attentive and friendly.
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