Private Tour
The Top Meteora Greece Private Day Tour from Athens
Overview
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This Meteora private tour from Athens to UNESCO Holy Monasteries of the rocky mountains of Meteora area is a memorable tour!
The breath-taking Meteora rocks were formed 60 million years ago. Today is part of the Natura 2000 network.
There are six monasteries on Meteora: Great Meteoron, Varlaam, Roussanou, Agios Stefanos, Holy Trinity and St. Nicholas. You will visit 2 or 3 of the monasteries, depending on the day and time we are visiting.
The monasteries date back from the 14th c and are unique in the world because of the amazing treasure of Byzantine and Christian items you can witness. Items such as the classic attire of the monks, elegant paintings and etched glass.
In 1981 Jame’s Bond film ‘For Your Eyes Only’ was partially filmed in the Monastery of Holy Trinity.
Next stop a visit to the Thermopylae Museum where King Leonidas and his 300 battled the Persians.
Our final stop is at Kammena Vourla seaside village where we will offer you, an afternoon coffee or tea by the sea.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code : Shoulders and knees should be covered. No shorts, miniskirts allowed
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English speaking driver fully knowledgeable of Greek history and Culture (Drivers do not follow inside the archaeological sites or museums. If you need an escort, there is an extra charge for hiring a licensed tour guide)
Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all guests
A coffee or tea in Kammena Vourla for each passenger
Free residence/hotel pick up and return
Your tour driver can not escort you into the sites
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Meteora
The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries,second in importance only to Mount Athos. Dress code is important when visiting the Monasteries at Meteora: women have to cover their shoulders and wear a long shirt, men cannot wear shorts. At the entrance of every monastery skirts and long scarves are available for free;
Battlefield of Thermopylae
Thermopylae (Thermopiles) is world-famous for the battle where 300 Spartans, led by King Leonidas, made their famous stand against the Persian invaders in August 480 BC. We will visit, the Innovative Centre of Historical Information, established to preserve the memory of the historic battle and explain the details of this conflict.
Options
Luxury Travel
Duration: 14 hours
Luxury Transportation: Travel with our private brand new Mercedes Benz luxury limos - minivans or minibuses
Pickup included
Luxury Travel with Lunch
Duration: 14 hours
Lunch: A 3 - course meal ( not drinks ) during the tour
Luxury Transportation: Travel with our private brand new Mercedes Benz luxury limos - minivans or minibuses
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excursion to Meteora
Eduardo G,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent attention from our guide Petrus, who spared no time or energy to please and help us. Congratulations.
Amazing place, beautiful countryside and great driver!
michelejV4488BG,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour to Meteora with Petros was one of the highlights of our time in Athens. This is an amazing place and a must do. The countryside of Greece is so very different from Athens even the drive was beautiful. Petros is an experienced and professional driver; he filled our drive with interesting, insightful and peaceful conversation but was also sensitive to give us rest and quiet when needed. With Petros as our driver it was not necessary to have a guide to take us into the monasteries. He even shared several recipes with me after we returned. I will definitely book with Athens Premier Tours and Transfers on future trips to Athens and I will be looking for Petros. This is a must do!l and a great value both in terms of money and time. Efkaristo Athens Premier Tours and Transfers and Petros!
very recomended
nina k,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00very beautiful and amazing places , like another planet , petros is very helpful, kind and very patient, very recomended to go with this tour.
Wonderful day in Meteora
Carolyn R,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Meteora is one of those phenomenal places that one must see if in the area, and it did not disappoint. Our driver was excellent and did his utmost to ensure we had an enriching and enjoyable time there, taking us to the monasteries and stopping for photos. It was a memorable day.
Wonder experience
Patricia L,
Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour. The pictures are are not even close to the actual view. It was worth it. Our driver, Yannis, was wonderful. The day started with him picking us up in a luxury vehicle at our Airbnb and it ended with h dropping us off at the same location. He had a lot of information about what we went to see. The ride to the location was beautiful. I loved this experience. Worth the money.
Fantastic Greece Excursion
Gregory G,
Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Vasilis, was exceptionally accommodating, informative, and was key to making for a fantastic day. Super memorable day!!!!
Breathtaking experience.
ErnestoA V,
Oct 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was very memorable starting with the drive, the three monasteries we visited, the beautiful mountain/rock formation culminating with a seaside late afternoon seafood dinner. Our driver was great, very knowledgeable on Greek culture and history, made the drive very enjoyable.
Delightful Day!
wmtroxler,
Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver was super --very friendly, informative and talkative. We learned a lot from him not only about Meteora but about Greece in general. The weather was delightfully breezy and cool up in those mountains while Athens was sizzleing hot!
Your personal chorus in the Sophoclean, not Euripidean, tradition
amindforevervoyaging,
Jul 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The private tour was the highlight of my family's trip and I can't recommend it enough. Meteora speaks for itself, but the warm and confidential care of our guide was what really made it an unforgettable experience. If you can, ask for Vasilios, whose knowledge as to the rich drama of Greek history gave life to every site, and whose boundless hospitality and good humor put us immediately at ease from the beginning until, at the end, it felt as if we had made a dear friend.
Coming to say thank you to King Leonidas and his comrades
William G,
May 28, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Getting to see the battlefield of Thermopylae upon which the entire course of Western Civilization depends
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