Private Tour
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10 hours
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Discover Meteora: Monasteries Suspended Between Heaven and Earth
Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey from Thessaloniki to the breathtaking landscape of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where ancient monasteries seem to float above towering rock pillars.
Travel through the scenic countryside of Central Greece and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of this sacred place. Explore remarkable monasteries perched high on the cliffs, admire centuries-old frescoes, and take in panoramic views that will leave you in awe.
As you walk through this spiritual and natural wonder, uncover the fascinating history of monastic life and the enduring faith that shaped one of Greece’s most iconic destinations.
With comfortable round-trip transportation and ample time to enjoy the scenery, this Meteora day trip offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and cultural discovery.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Lunch
Gratuities
Licenced Tour Guide
Meteora
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Meteora
Visit one of the most beautiful places in Greece, the imposing rocks of Meteora, on a private small group tour from Thessaloniki. Marvel at spectacular landscapes and explore unique monasteries. Discover local myths and learn the incredible and unique methods the first monks used to build the beautiful monasteries on top of the rocks.
English Speaking Tour Guide: Select this option for an in-depth tour led by a licensed guide.
Pickup included
Pickup included
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Melinda S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
Best excursion of our entire cruise. We were picked up at the port by Yanis, a pleasant and knowledgeable guide. It was nice to see the countryside along the drive, Yanis answered our many questions. There was a comfort stop at a lovely coffee shop along the way. The monasteries are a must see. Afterwards, we ate lunch at a local restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was excellent! It was a long day but definitely worth it. We would highly recommend Yanis.
TivoliTerrace,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Yannis was very professional and informative. Excellent driver and guide. We all had a thoroughly enjoyable day with him and would want him as a guide again.
Angela S,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
The most beautiful, informative tour with George. George went above and beyond. He was knowledgeable and never made you feel rushed. This was my best tour for my 11 day cruise in Greece. Thankyou !
Dr Donald R H,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Yanni arrived to pick us up on time from the appt where we were staying. It’s about a 3 hr drive to Meteora. We stopped at “ Travel Stop at the Top” for a coffee break.Yanni has done this trip a number of times & is quite knowledgeable about Thessaloniki & surrounding area. Sights around Meteora are spectacular. Unfortunately we got to the monastery at the same time as several tour buses & ot was quite crowded in the monastery. This was more than made up for by the restaurant “ Elias Garden”where he took us to eat. Reasonably priced with great food. It’s a long day but well worth the trip.








petermikhail,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our day trip to Meteora with Yannis was truly spectacular! The drive is long, but so worth it! Yannis picked us up directly from the port and I voiced the concern many cruise passengers have — will we make it back in time before our cruise leaves? I shouldn’t have worried, Yannis had us back with plenty of time to spare! We really wanted to focus on seeing as many monasteries in Meteora as possible, and Yannis tailored our trip to allow just that, giving us plenty of information about the area along the way. He handled the winding, mountainous roads with ease and we were able to stop at three different gorgeous monasteries (which is a lot considering the hikes you take to get there — make sure you wear appropriate shoes!). We were also able to see the caves where the monks used to live as hermits. Yannis took several family photos of us at the best and most picturesque photo stops. Despite the time constraint set by our cruise ship, we never felt rushed, and Yannis’s relaxed and easy going nature helped make for a day we will forever appreciate and remember! We won’t hesitate to book another tour with him next time we are in Thessaloniki. Thank you, Yannis!
Monica S,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide Yiannis was fantastic. He knew the history of everywhere we went through (modern and historic) but more importantly very practical and catered to our interests. We did a day trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki to see the monasteries. He took us to that the right places including monasteries , the caves below, a picture perfect cliff side view of multiple monasteries, a killer restaurant ( everything we ate and the staff were as good as it gets), and a cute roadside stop for a break, bathroom and snacks. It is one thing to get a killer guide, it is another to get a wonderful conversationalist in the car with you. You are spending the day with a stranger and it did not feel that way with Yiannis. We have booked private tours like this in quite a few countries and this was by far the best! Book Viator and request Yiannis with no hesitation.
Joyce M,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
Yanis, our driver and guide, was perfect. We wanted a private tour because we wanted to decide for ourselves where we wanted to go and how much time we wanted to spend at each spot. He was very accommodating. He also know a great rest. Stop for us and a delicious incredible place for lunch. Everybody knew him and we felt like special friends whoever have arrived. But more than that, he’s a great conversationalist… And we learned a lot about the politics and laws of Greece. Very lovely day. The time flew by.
James M,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a fantastic day with our brilliant driver Yannis. He's informative and a great guy to chat to. The monasteries are simply stunning and well worth the journey from Thessaloniki to see them.
Adventurer629868,
Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Just fabulous. George our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, great at communication. He knew everything you would possibly need to know. We saw more than we thought we would plus a lovely late lunch at a small restaurant on the way home. We were all very very happy. Thank you George and the tour company. We were a group of 4 Australians. Great value for money too.





Clarence U,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
Had a great excursion with D Tours Transfer. Nilkki was wonderful and they were able to get us back to our ship on time to catch our ship back. Highly recommended! “Thank you “D Tours Transfer.”
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