Thessaloniki: Full-Day Meteora Monasteries Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

French

Spanish

13 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover Meteora with this extraordinary day trip from Thessaloniki. Explore majestic monasteries, view ancient hermit caves, learn the local history and enjoy panoramic views.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Roundtrip bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Meteora

Stops to see all Meteora monasteries and free time to visit three of them

Guided Meteora tour with English-speaking guide

Free Audio guides in Spanish, French and Italian

Panoramic photo stops

Air-conditioned bus

Free time in the picturesque town of Kalambaka

Bottle of water

Transfer to/from Thessaloniki’s bus station

Entrance Fee of Each Meteora Monastery

Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)

What To Expect

Thessaloniki

Embark on an extraordinary day trip from Thessaloniki to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and uncover hidden gems of Meteora that most travelers won't know about. Your journey starts as you board the bus departing from Thessaloniki to Trikala at 09:30. Sit back and enjoy a scenic bus ride through the enchanting countryside, offering picturesque glimpses of mainland Greece. At 12:20 the bus will reach the bus station of Trikala where you should switch busses and catch the one departing to Kalambaka (Meteora) at 12:30.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Meteora

At 13:30, you'll arrive at Meteora, where our friendly local tour guide will await you to begin an unforgettable adventure through this natural wonder called Meteora. During this guided tour, you'll be able to see all the majestic monasteries of Meteora and even step inside three of them to explore their captivating interiors. Also, you'll discover the hidden treasures of Meteora, including the ancient hermit caves and the magnificent St. George Mandilas cave. Immerse yourself in the rich history and intriguing myths of Meteora, as you hear detailed explanations and fascinating stories. If English isn’t your primary language, don’t worry! We also offer free audio guides in Spanish, French, and Italian. Throughout the journey, also take advantage of our multiple panoramic stops to capture stunning moments with your camera, creating lasting memories of this breathtaking tour.

4 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Full-Day Meteora Tour

Reviews

4.40

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Long day but worth the time
Renee W,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I did this trip from Thessaloniki which meant a four hour bus ride each way (including one change of buses) to the meeting point where the big touring bus picked me up with the other tourists from Athens and elsewhere. The instructions I received via email where very detailed and helpful; the only glitch was the return trip when, due to slowed traffic, I almost missed the connection to the second bus that was just leaving the station at 8pm, with no more buses scheduled that night. But I got the driver to open the door for me. The tour itself is really excellent, and so I am very glad I booked it, even though it meant a very long day. Maria, our guide was the best! She is knowledgeable, attentive, approachable, fun—everything you want in a good guide. There are several monasteries perched in the mountains, and you get to go inside three of them—which three you get to see depends on which day of the week you are visiting. You see the others from vantage points. Such a magical and amazing place! Really worth seeing if you have the time. I’m very glad I did it!
Excellent tour from Thessaloniki to Medeora
jennytheodotou,
Apr 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is definitely a tour worth doing. Amman Express, the local agents are to be congratulated for their organisation. Eleni the guide was excellent at her job and Dimitri's a very safe driver. The tour is a long one but Medeora is magical and we visited 2 monasteries and saw magnificent landscapes
Big High-5 Tour! A must do with this Company.
billyb446,
Jun 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The welcome at the station was very professional and our tour guide and driver exceptional. The busses are very clean and neat. They stopped at a taverna prior to the tour for refreshments and a quick bite. The tour was very informative, our female guide (sorry, cannot recall her name) was friendly, concerned for every passenger and highly professional. Would recommend her any time. Would I do this tour again from Thessaloniki by train? Big yes! I would recommend this to all my relatives and friends. Thank you from the 2 Samos Greeks (Billy & Freddie) and 2 South Africans (Eugene & Andre)
Wonderful experience for me.
Eva E,
Apr 5, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
I loved the experience in Meteora; the place was excellent, and the guides were very kind and polite.
Comfortable and...
Marianne V,
Mar 30, 2022
- Review from Viator
3.00
Comfortable and interesting tour but it could be longer. We would have had time for visit to a 4th monastery. We were back at the train station 1h.15 before the train departure. The travel from Athens or Thessaloniki is so long that you want to enjoy more of it.