Guided Tours

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

Name: From Athens: Meteora Monasteries Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch
Start: 2024-09-10T07:00:00
End: 2024-09-10T22:00:00
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)

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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Diya

5/5

Sep, 2024

It was a long day but absolutely worth it if you only have one day to spend in Meteora. We visited two monastaries, some caves and various view points to get awesome photos. The tour guide was very informative and knew all of the places to get the best photos. Even the included lunch was pretty good. The monasaries of Meteora is one of the most stunning places I've ever been to - super glad to have gone on this tour.

Gabriela

5/5

Sep, 2024

Everyone from the tour was really wonderful - we had Leonidas, Costas, and Eva. The location itself was absolutely amazing and definitely worth the drive. A beautiful experience and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Javier

5/5

Aug, 2024

The visit was very well organized, and the site is impressive. The guide in Spanish was very nice, and made the visit very enjoyable.

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Gaetano

5/5

May, 2024

Ottima La cordialità delle guide e la precisione della loro gestione. Discutibili gli autisti dei pullman che non hanno mai contato le persone a differenze di quanto fatto dalle guide in ogni tratta.

Helena

5/5

Oct, 2023

I really liked this trip and the long way there and back was soo worth it. Meteora is very beautiful. The trip was great, only thing is that they pick you up very early and leave you at the train station 1 hour earlier, I would prefer sleep 30 minutes more. You start at 7:00 and come back to Athens at 23:15. We had to switch from train to bus because of the float and also the honey tasting was not possible for that. But anyway the guide was super nice and had even snack and water prepared for us so we can see the monasteries before they close. The lunch where she recommended us was delicious and our guide Eva even had some home made greek alcohol so we could try it.Definitely recommend it.

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.