Day Trips

From Athens: Meteora Monasteries Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch

Name: From Athens: Meteora Monasteries Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch
Start: 2024-11-25T07:00:00
End: 2024-11-25T22:00:00
Location: Athens

Discover the Meteora rock formations and their UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries from Athens on this full-day tour by train.

Highlights

Unlock a day of spirituality and history with this journey to Meteora, one of the most significant Eastern Orthodox monastic complexes.
Enjoy the comfort of a round-trip transfer in a luxury limo minibus, taking you straight from the heart of Athens to the quaint town of Kalabaka.
A multilingual audio guide walks you through the marvels of Meteora in your native tongue as you explore the monasteries and monk caves.
How about a hearty, complimentary two-course lunch in the traditional town of Kalabaka? Even better, we've got vegan and vegetarian options covered!
Upgrade your experience to click some amazing pictures with the photo stops at Meteora.
Fun fact: Meteora's monasteries were built on towering rocks to provide monks with a safe haven from the turbulent world below.

Inclusions

Round-trip transfers with air-conditioned limo minibus
English/Spanish-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)
English-speaking local guide in the minibus
Audio guide in English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese & Russian (as per option selected)
Greek lunch
Photostops in Meteora
Visit inside 2 of the 6 monasteries
Visit to the Monk Caves
Free time in Kalabaka

Exclusions

Drinks
Personal expenses
Guided tour inside the monasteries
Entrance tickets to the monasteries (approx.€3 per monastery)

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Luis

3/5

Nov, 2024

We arrived 4 minutes late to the stop because we had an issue with the metro. We missed the bus, and although it was stated everywhere that we wouldn’t be able to recover it, we also couldn’t get in touch with anyone from technical support about our problem. They charged us an additional €50 per person to go the next day, and I felt there was a lack of attention that we did receive in other tours; it seemed like they only cared about the money. As for the tour itself, the driver was quite rude, and we even left before the scheduled time, which explains what happened the previous day. Once there, we had a guide who barely spoke. He mostly made jokes throughout the trip and only told us the bare minimum, in my opinion. He would sit down often, and although he was friendly and asked if we were satisfied and if we had any questions, he didn’t really provide more information, so we didn’t know what to ask. In my opinion, he left a lot to be desired.

Maciej

5/5

Nov, 2024

Great trip, guide from Canada with fantastic knowledge, very helpful and smiling, I highly recommend it

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Jimmy

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our tour guide, Maria, was fantastic whom told us great history about the 6 monasteries including the geology of the area. We visited 3 monasteries of which Varlem was the best. She was very passionate and funny. I would highly recommend this tour and having Maria as a guide.

Natalie

4/5

Oct, 2024

The drive was long and the day exhausting but the experience was surreal. A blessing to have been able to do this but once was enough for me.

Jerry

4/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide Maria was very attentive and knowledgeable, she is very good at her job! The Monasteries we're awesome. The map you sent for the pickup point was not accurate. It showed it in front of the station where the motor scooters were parked not across the street! But no problem because we figured it out!

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Your experience

Embark on a Spiritual Journey through the Majestic Meteora

The day-long experience begins with a pleasant morning pickup from one of the four central meeting points in Athens. As you travel towards Meteora in a luxurious air-conditioned limo minibus, the scenic beauty of the Greek countryside unfolds itself. After a relaxing journey, you reach the quaint town of Kalabaka, nestled at the feet of the Meteora rocks. Here, you'll refuel with a delicious, complimentary two-course lunch, with vegan and vegetarian options available. A local guide then takes you on an awe-inspiring tour of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revered as one of the most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries.

Discover the Monks' Cave and the Wonders of Meteora

Be amazed to learn that these towering pillar-like rocks, now home to six monasteries, were once the dwelling place of Greek Christian monks in the 9th century. The fascinating audio guide, available in six languages, takes you through the geological history of these natural marvels, crafted millions of years ago. Visit two of these six monasteries and the Badouva Caves, providing a unique insight into the life of the monks. The tour offers numerous photo stops, allowing you to capture the stunning landscapes and the unforgettable view of Meteora. As the day draws to a close, you'll have free time to explore Kalabaka, and sample further Greek delicacies before the comfortable coach journey back to Athens.

Know before you go

Additional information

Delays in the train trip will influence the duration of the tour.
Photography is allowed, although flash photography and tripods are restricted.

The monastery entry fee is €3 per person per monastery.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.