Private Tour
Thessaloniki to Meteora – Private Day Trip
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Pillars of rock, sculpted by prehistoric rivers and crowned by otherworldly monasteries, monuments to the power of faith.
Meteora means “suspended in space”. Your first, second and third sight of these impossibly tall, vertical rocks will have you gasping in disbelief. But it’s not just the incredible geology that stretches your imagination. It’s the monasteries balanced on these pinnacles. How did they get there? The monks who built them were the original rock climbers, lifting the materials up with pulleys, nets and their bare hands.
Today, fans of the sport come to Meteora from the world over, to pit themselves against these gigantic rocks. Unesco has declared Meteora a World Heritage Site. The Greek state calls it a sacred spot, inviolate and immutable. You’ll no doubt come up with other adjectives to describe Meteora, this wonder of the world.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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 To Expect
Meteora
Pillars of rock, sculpted by prehistoric rivers and crowned by otherworldly monasteries, monuments to the power of faith. Meteora means “suspended in space”. Your first, second and third sight of these impossibly tall, vertical rocks will have you gasping in disbelief. But it’s not just the incredible geology that stretches your imagination. It’s the monasteries balanced on these pinnacles. How did they get there? The monks who built them were the original rock climbers, lifting the materials up with pulleys, nets and their bare hands. Today, fans of the sport come to Meteora from the world over, to pit themselves against these gigantic rocks. Unesco has declared Meteora a World Heritage Site. The Greek state calls it a sacred spot, inviolate and immutable. You’ll no doubt come up with other adjectives to describe Meteora, this wonder of the world.
Trikala
An ideal all year round destination, Trikala guarantees a medley of authentic experiences. European spirit in the heart of the Greek countryside- to satisfy even the most “restless” of travellers.
What‘s Included
Visit Trikala City (optionally)
Enter inside three monasteries (usually Great Meteoron, Varlaam and Roussanou)
Wifi on board (free)
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities (optional)
Guide who speaks your language
Entrance fees per person at each monastery
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
For Up to 8 persons
Minivan
Pickup included
For Up to 15 Persons
Minibus
Pickup included
For Up to 4 persons
Car
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip with Solon
Elaine J,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip and well worth the time. Solon took care of us the entire day and we saw many sights and took some great pictures. Our family of 4 (with 2 teens) had a great time.
Unforgettable, wonderful day to Metero!
Jayne B,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Seeing the Monasteries in Metero with a private transfer and guide was amazing. Solon from "Hello Thessaloniki Travel Services" picked us up from the port in his beautiful Mercedes. He was personable and shared so many great insights of the land and culture of the people. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and got us to the front of the line in the crowd. Thank you for taking us to lunch and celebrating our 40th Anniversary in style! We will always remember you Solon. Richard and Jayne USA
Amazing experience great service
Tony A,,Aug 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver Solon was informative, fun and took us to Meteora with numerous interesting stops that were not inundated by other tourists. We also bypassed long lines to the monasteries. A great lunch and any other requirements were quickly met. A great experience , highly recommended. We also used this driver the following day. Tony Christalla Spyros and Athena
Very good choice!!
diana v,,Sep 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were group of 20 people, all big family. Solon come to take us in the morning from the hotel and we traveled all the day by a privete bus. On the roud Solon explained about the places and we stopped at very uniqe places. Even a short coffe brake was in a very nice place. We saw the Meteora monasteries at good point views. As for lunch, we went to Traditional Greece Taverna was in a small village and we had great authentic food. Solon is a kind preson, that takes care of everyone in the group.
Solon was a great guide...
Tonya C,,Mar 20, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00Solon was a great guide for our quick day trip to Meteora. The nature and everything was so beautiful. We enjoyed a fantastic, traditional, Greek lunch.
Fantastic Driver, great trip!
LaurenReitz,,Feb 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Meteora on this day trip with an infant. Our driver was very accommodating to us and our baby. He pulled over whenever we needed and let us know of upcoming stops. He picked a great spot for lunch that had all of the character of Greece. He was very informative and took photos of us. He labeled all of the monasteries in the photos so we knew what was behind us. He gave us more travel advice even the day after our trip. We would recommend and we would do it again.
Just amazing.... a place that you must visit!
contactmycitylife,,Feb 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great trip! Worth the (less than) three hours trip to see these monasteries. The scenery was amazing and the views spectacular. Our driver Solon of "Hello Thessaloniki" was very helpful and prepared us for climbing 142 steps to reach the top of one of the monasteries. A must if you’re traveling to Thessaloniki. We recommend you book online. Solon take us for lunch at a very nice and cozy restaurant (not tourist place) in Trikala city (25 klm from Meteora). After the trip they send us pictures and video from our trip!!! Highly recommended!
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