Meteora: Hiking Tour with Local Guide and Monastery Visit

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Pack your camera and hiking gear and prepare to experience Meteora like a true local. Walk through nature’s playground in one of the world’s most popular UNESCO sites. Explore a truly unique geological phenomenon which is surrounded by breathtaking flora and fauna, hidden ancient monastery ruins like Ypapanti (can only be seen by hikers), and caves previously inhabited by hermits.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommend for children under 7 years old

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Meteora

Join this morning hiking tour to Meteora and fully experience this true marvel accompanied by a knowledgeable local mountain guide. After a convenient pick-up (with our VIP minibus) from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki the hike starts from the foothills of Meteora. During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to follow the 15 centuries old footsteps of the first monks by walking through “hidden trails” that only the locals know. You will discover the jaw-dropping “hidden” monastery of Ypapanti and view the ancient Ruins of St. Dimitrios. Additionally you will visit the monastery of Great Meteoron or Varlaam (depending on the day of the hike) and learn all about the history and legends directly from your local mountain guide. Last but not least, you will have the time to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Pickup and drop-off service from your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki

Local, experienced mountain guide

Small group, hiking tour

Bottle of water

Entrance Fee of Each Meteora Monastery

Guided tour inside the monastery

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Small Group Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect
T4408YR ,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
That was awesome! Only three monasteries. It's not that exhausting. Plus stops on observation decks. Great neat driver. Super polite guide. Picked up in time. Took me to the bus station. Thanks again!
Hike to Varlaam monastery and surroundings g
23klaask,,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Nicolas knew a lot about the area and history. Nice to experience the surroundings on foot and to get to places that are not possible by car. The distance and pace were doable. Definitely recommended!
Booked very last minute...
Siobhan C,,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Booked very last minute and they were able to accommodate, worth visiting as it covered places not gone to on other tours
Majestic, Breath-taking, Serene
Go65699927995,,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The hiking trip to the monasteries exceeded our expectations. The weather was perfect, sunny & not too warm. Our guide, Katerina was very pleasant & knowledgeable & we appreciated her suggestion of doing the hardest part first when we were fresh & well rested. The hidden monasteries on the sides of the cliffs were spectacular & definitely worth hiking to the end.
Best way to visit a monastery
874lizettem,,Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well organized with a small group and a knowledgable guide. Hike was not too hard. Perfect way to escape the crowd! .....
A wonderful experience
marionpT4553VV,,Jun 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful experience! I could not be able to choose my favorite part of the hike because the whole activity was perfect thanks to the guides and the landscape.
Beautiful evening hike through the secret caves of Meteora
michelevZ9217NI,,May 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazingly beautiful hike through the towers of Meteora. The hike started in Kastraki and ended at the sunset rock. In all, we were hiking about 3.5 hours. Nicklaus was an amazing guide! Highly recommend him…
Unique, hike was well -paced, not very high climbes or complicated trails. Some good (photb)breaks with info on surround
Nmaja79,,Oct 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our gude Chris truely showed us all the hidden WONDERS and trails of Meteora, and shared his great knowledge of the history, geology, geography...meterology...you name it... of Meteora mountains, and monasteries ;-)
Great hike in the heart of the Meteora
nicolasw374,,Jul 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent hiking in the heart of a privileged site. The setting is splendid and our guide Nicolas was perfect. The view of the monasteries at sunset is beautiful.
Hidden trail
ritazikat,,Jul 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were fortunate to have Christos as our guide for our hike. He taught us about the various plants and herbs in the woods…very informative and fun! Beautiful trails. He has been named « teacher « and rightly so. Highly recommend.